[sdiy] preferred shielded cable, connectors

[Paul Higgins]

Hi all,

I was just curious what types of shielded cable you prefer for various 
projects.  I keep a couple kinds around: RG-174 for front panel work, 
and some thick pro audio stuff (1 + shield / 2 + shield) for guitar and 
balanced audio uses, respectively.  I even have some of that really 
terrible Radio Shack stuff (shudder) that's thinner than RG-174.  It's 
lousy cable, but has gotten me out of a few binds when I'm in a tight 
space.  I have to say, however, that I've never been completely happy 
with the shielded cable that is easily found; the only exception might 
be the RG-174, which is basically OK.  What kinds of shielded cable do 
you all like to use, and where do you buy yours?

I have the same question about connectors (1/4" plugs, jacks, etc.).  
Most of the ones I can get locally are pretty lame.  Does Digi-Key, 
Mouser, etc. have better stuff?

Thanks in advance!

-PRH

Paul Higgins
email: higg0008 at tc.umn.edu