Building my Home Theater: Part 6 AV Rack Build

[@RobZelinka]

I am a huge fan of Audioquest cables. I too am using the Z3 for my amps and processor. I can honestly say there is a difference, although it’s slight and maybe hard to justify the price. I do have a Z2 power cable for my AppleTV. I can’t say I see a difference with that though. All of my HDMI cables are Audioquest and again I see a difference there too. What I haven’t tested and likely won’t is their Ethernet cables. I just can’t justify the extra expense for little to any gain. I base this on my time in data centers over the years. I just run the same high quality cable in my home, and make my own cross connects, they pass the certification tests all the same. A 1000 foot spool is no more than $500, and that might be high depending on who you go with. But if you have the money and it brings you peace of mind, by all means do it.

[@bizmofunyuns6463]

Perfection, I switched to all audioquest this year as well, so worth it.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

@@bizmofunyuns6463 right on. What did you get? Im buying some dragons for my 40th birthday present.

[@HomeTheatre101]

Fellow AudioQuest cable owner and gotta say I’m more than happy with mine.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

@@HomeTheatre101 thats the thing. Most people dont try it and jump on the bandwagon of the perception that cables dont do anything. Every single cable i have added whether its power cables, ethernet, hdmi, power conditioners or interconnects, everything adds to the quality. My favorite are power cables and hmdi because you get audio and video bumps in performance. With a system like the one im building, i simply cant afford to compromise performance. I am extremely happy with the collective Audioquest cables.

[@HomeTheatre101]

@@ThatHomeTheaterDudeI agree 100%, I would rather have good shielded cables and not have to worry about noise floor issues and most people that hate on them haven’t tried them, I’ve seen the differences first hand.

[@Masterslessons]

Your cables cost more than my entire speaker package

[@CompletelyLawless]

How do digital signal HDMI cables (that meet spec of course) possibly make a difference? I can understand analog connections like speaker cable but unless you’re getting funky artifacts with a cheap cable, how is HDMI improved?

[@AndJusticeForAll...1985]

Ppl alway got something to say, this dude has different lifestyle, probably a good job. I aint mad at you man, id do the same if I had it.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

Metallica fan? Right on :) Everyone likes One, but I think blackened is the hardest song on the album :)

[@AndJusticeForAll...1985]

@@ThatHomeTheaterDude hell yeah man, I couldn't agree more! My all time fav album

[@Just_me_again99]

Would drive me crazy to spend that money on cables and still didn't love my over all setup 😢

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

@@Just_me_again99 oh. I love these cables. Makes a huuuuuge difference for sure. Im very happy.

[@JtagPabb1e]

You are defo rich matey :)

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

@@JtagPabb1e far from it. I just dont settle. I need the best.

[@Lbmwm3]

Hi Chris, Looking forward to seeing your system. I am about to do my rack in a few weeks. What rack mount did you use for your MadVR Extreme, please? I would like to get one b4 I proceed. In addition, would you kindly do an update on your rack once you are done. Thank You and keep up the Great KZbin content, Sir.😉👊🏾

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

Searched htpc rack ears. I didnt use the handles.

[@Lbmwm3]

@@ThatHomeTheaterDude Thank You Chris. I will certainly do my research 😉👊🏾

[@Andyusa11]

$3.000 HDMI cables ? That’s crazy

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

@@Andyusa11 crazy or really awesome?

[@AndJusticeForAll...1985]

If you got the money why not. Imagine if you hit the lottery, even 5 million which would be a small one. What would you buy...

[@matta9316]

Whether they make a difference or not they look cool 😂, it’s like eye candy for your theater

[@johnwicks6187]

😊For AudioQuest SureGrip500 vs SureGrip1000 all buyer had Questing too. May i know How Pure is the Copper ! & is it Pure copper or Purple copper 99% or more !! Spec Spec pls ! Is it Above 99% copper & 0.7% of Beryllium or just Beryllium M25 Alloy or Beryllium 25 or Beryllium 165 or !😊 & Whats Is Purple vs Red copper means?

[@alford35]

Love IT!!!! My rack is similar and really curious what you are doing with the DACs? I don’t remember which Altitude you have? I have the 24 channel and haven’t gotten around to figuring out the extra 4 channels that are capable by using separate DACs. I assume that is what you are using the DACs for as well, the extra channels that are available? Looking good and would really like to see or hear the difference in your cable selection. I too believe cabling makes a difference. I had my electrician install $1,000 worth of products on just two receptacles for my living room Alcons Audio MK3 Left and Right paired with the Sentinel 10. I went with the Furutech outlet components and power wires/plugs but do have some various Audio Quest cables too.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

Its an alt 16 at time of recording. I since changed to an alt 32 so no dacs are needed.

[@battousai412]

Alt32, what channel version? 8,16.24,32,etc? Glad to see more videos on this build, been wondering about it.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

@@battousai412 32

[@brianhorrorfan]

"these things make a massive difference" for the love of God I hope they do for $3k a pop lol. I think your cable budget is more than my entire home theater. Mad respect dude!!!

[@Andyusa11]

Yeah that’s so silly Jesus, paying 3k in a HDMI cable is crazy…

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

@@brianhorrorfan yes those cables are the bees knees. Audio and video get equal boosts in performance. Im very happy.

[@doyleshafer]

@@Andyusa11 Hate to admit it, but he's right. I'm a believer now.

[@darrenorange2982]

This doesn't seem a you kind of video $600 standard power plug? Really? I hope they gave this stuff to you for free.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

I paid Cash for all of these and the two Niagaras

[@capwkidd]

Loading racks on the floor is what they do in the pro audio world… But I see no nylon washers to keep the gear from being scratched…

[@synth505]

Hey Chris, interested in that 205. Is there an email address you prefer? Tried reaching out on IG. Thanks.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

@@synth505 i dont check Ig anymore. Send me an email. Im on gmail.

[@CompletelyLawless]

How do digital signal HDMI cables (that meet spec of course) possibly make a difference? I can understand analog connections like speaker cable but unless you’re getting funky artifacts with a cheap cable, how is HDMI improved?