Comments on: AudioQuest Alpha-Snake audio cable – RCA plugs 4.5m stereo pair

By: JimmyBlues

JimmyBlues — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:55:14 +0000

These audio cables were good value for the money, and proof that many audiophiles pay ridiculously high prices foe audio interconnects that are marginally better than those costing a fraction of the price.

I’m pleased with them and hope that they stand up well over time.
Rating: 4 / 5

By: Jean-Lucien Cantave

Jean-Lucien Cantave — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:15:01 +0000

Audioquest cables are well made and do not cost a fortune. Simple markings tell you in what direction the sound flows. Not rocket science and just what the consumers need.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: G. Harrington

G. Harrington — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:38:00 +0000

I have three grades of the audioquest rca stereo cables the alpha snake connection ends are not quite the same as the sidewinder or the copperhead sets. I believe the value is certainly there for the snake.
The fit to connector is good and tight.
The ends are substantial to grip onto when you connect/disconnect.

I looked inside the end surround; and the high priced cables have metal that comes inside towards the center to make a more complete contact with the component connection.
The Alpa-Snake set is plastic surrounding the metal probe inside.
One thing I find with the Sidewinder or Copperhead is they are so tight fitting I have to use some strength to connect/remove them from their connection. I equate that with connection quality.

Sound will travel in either direction, regardless which way the arrow points. But the cue it provides is a fine idea. Rating: 4 / 5