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In Reply to: actually posted by TheBrewmaster on March 22, 2014 at 10:11:10:
"But do I audition them? No I don't."
Well, that saves a lot of time and, except for speakers (which have a lot of environment and taste issues), has a certain amount of merit applied to the whole system. Most things sound pretty good these days.
On the other hand, for a variety of boring reasons, cables may matter more to your satisfaction than you think. If you're happy and contented, all is well. If you find yourself not listening a lot or tending to thrash through gear then consider considering cables. It took my dealer practically tying them in a noose about my neck before I gave in and actually paid any attention to them. But he was right and I've hardly touched my system since tinkering with the cables... it now satisfies.
I know, it doesn't seem likely, but they really can be the last significant issue and being an electronics guy I built most of mine from stuff laying around for pennys. It isn't magic. I do think it's unfortunate that many cable manufacturers now seem intent on pricing themselves out of the high-value market but based on posts here that's the right thing to do since price is the only metric most folks seem to comprehend.
Blow a rainy weekend sometime and borrow a variety of cables and just try them to see what the deltas are like and if they matter to you. If nothing else you will probably have some fun and gain some insights. It's not onerous to do especially if you have ready access to the back of your gear...
Rick
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Follow Ups
- RE: actually - rick_m 11:19:34 03/22/14 (5)
- Thoughtful and reasonable post -- thank you - TheBrewmaster 14:52:44 03/22/14 (4)
- Less important with better equipment - sbrians 12:59:45 03/26/14 (3)
- Maybe, but... - TheBrewmaster 19:01:36 03/26/14 (0)
- RE: Less important with better equipment - Duster 14:22:00 03/26/14 (1)
- More important with better equipment - sbrians 19:21:30 03/26/14 (0)
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