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I'm a believer now....cables matter......but.....

Posted by mvj (A) on January 11, 2016 at 10:24:07

what's the point of diminishing returns.....

About 12 years ago, I purchased a used Plinius 9200 integrated amp from a So. Cal audio dealer, and he recommended Eichmann Express 6 Series 2 speaker cables and interconnects which I purchased. System sound since has always been very very good and I have come to take it for granted. Only thing I didn't like about the Express 6 is the cable is very stiff and hard to work with.

Recently, I took my system apart for cleaning and decided to replace the Express 6 speaker cables since they were so difficult to work with.I had completely forgotten their positive role in my system and perhaps readopted the concept that cabling absent meeting some basic requirements really doesn't matter. A waste of money. Everything else in the system remained the same. Ended up with trying typical home depot speaker cable, then audioquest type 4 then type 8 speaker cable. Wow! What a difference! Dull, lifeless sound. As if a thin veil was every so slightly muffling the sound. Nothing special. Then reinserted the Express 6 cabling back into the system......all the magic returned. Veil lifted. All the special sonic characteristics returned. A joy to sit down and listen to again. Here, in my system, the Express 6 cabling made/makes a huge difference.....I had always assumed my Plinius integrated played a greater role...

1) does anyone know if Eichmann Express 6 Series 2 interconnect and speaker cables are still made and for sale? Know if any are available used? I've had no luck with an internet search.

2) can anyone familiar with the Express 6s recommend another cable sonically as good or better in a moderate price range (up to $600 speaker cables and up to $250 interconnect)?

3) now that I have confirmed to myself that cabling really does matter,is there even more I can get from my system with the right cables? At what point does one reach diminishing returns?

My system: Plinius 9200 integrated, Adagio speakers, Express 6 cabling, Cary 303/300 cd player, VPI Classic turntable, Art Audio Vinyl One Phono stage, Dynavector Mk 2 cartridge.....

Thanks for your input regarding the above. Wondering if moderately priced cabling is available to take my system to a new level sonically?

Mvj

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