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Posted by Mossback (A) on June 27, 2009 at 02:07:55

In Reply to: RE: As a confirmed cable sceptic... posted by The Real Dick Hertz on June 26, 2009 at 11:01:19

For many years I used inexpensive cables thinking they had little effect and the cost-benefit was beyond my means.
Over the past two years I have found using the right combination of quality cables (and outlet) has made a huge improvement to what I hear.
Lucky that I was able to borrow friend’s cables finding just the right combination for my gear and ears.

• I'm still in denial... - The Real Dick Hertz 07:56:47 06/27/09 (7)
  In Reply to: RE: Another "reformed" skeptic posted by Mossback on June 27, 2009 at 02:07:55

  ...when it comes to the way out tweaks like magic rocks and outlet covers. I doubt I'll ever go there. But I've heard the benefit a small investment can make and would be inclined to try changing my inter connects if they would yield the same audible improvements.
  

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  • RE: I'm still in denial... - Mossback 13:11:25 06/27/09 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: I'm still in denial... posted by The Real Dick Hertz on June 27, 2009 at 07:56:47

    I can understand your reluctance to buy into some of the tweaks touted online. I feel the same way but try to keep an open mind. Be willing to listen and you may find a few to be worthwhile.
    
    Have you any way to borrow some interconnects? I am no expert but it seems cables are synergetic to the gear and with each other.
    Don’t be afraid to try a power cable first. Look to your outlet also. I do not understand how a darn duplex outlet can affect sound the way it did in my system. This is a very odd hobby.
    
    

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  • RE: I'm still in denial... - Steve Eddy 08:50:38 06/27/09 (5)
    In Reply to: RE: I'm still in denial... posted by The Real Dick Hertz on June 27, 2009 at 07:56:47

    But I've heard the benefit a small investment can make and would be inclined to try changing my inter connects if they would yield the same audible improvements.
    
    Er, and how exactly did you establish actual audibility?
    
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    • I've listened to my current set up... - The Real Dick Hertz 12:10:56 06/27/09 (4)
      In Reply to: RE: I'm still in denial... posted by Steve Eddy on June 27, 2009 at 08:50:38

      ...for quite a while. I've always used 16 ga. multi-strand copper speaker wire. And I'm very familiar with the records and CD's I play because I don't buy very many. Most of my source material is several years old so I know exactly what I'm supposed to hear. As I said, the difference between the 16 ga. and the Canare was subtle but noticeable. More relaxed (with more air around vocals and instruments) presentation with slightly smoother high frequencies. Believe me, nobody could have been more surprised than I was!
      

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      • RE: I've listened to my current set up... - Charlez 20:40:46 06/28/09 (3)
        In Reply to: RE: I've listened to my current set up... posted by The Real Dick Hertz on June 27, 2009 at 12:10:56

        Very similar recent experience. I've been using the inexpensive Radio Shack Mega cable (flat braided copper), and believed that spending more money on high-end speaker cables was not cost-effective. At the suggestion of a friend, I decided to try the Clear Day Silver Shotgun speaker cables (because of its 30-day return policy), and to my surprise it was like a major component upgrade. Most noticeable was all the new things were revealed on my SACDs and excellent remasterings (e.g. JVC K2).
        
        I recognize that this is entirely subjective and system dependent. But I'm not running a science lab, I'm just listening to music I like at home on my modest system. If the positive results to my ears are consistent, and they are, that's really all I care about.
        

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        • RE: I've listened to my current set up... - Steve Eddy 21:02:30 06/28/09 (2)
          In Reply to: RE: I've listened to my current set up... posted by Charlez on June 28, 2009 at 20:40:46

          
          I recognize that this is entirely subjective and system dependent. But I'm not running a science lab, I'm just listening to music I like at home on my modest system. If the positive results to my ears are consistent, and they are, that's really all I care about.
          
          That's how I look at it.
          
          I don't worry about whether or not it's due to actual audible differences. The ultimate goal is simple personal enjoyment, however it may come about.
          
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          • RE: I've listened to my current set up... - bjh 10:19:20 07/03/09 (0)
            In Reply to: RE: I've listened to my current set up... posted by Steve Eddy on June 28, 2009 at 21:02:30

            Then why bring up the question of "actual audibility"?
            
            Duh!
            
            Everything matters, don't forget to tweak your placebos!
            
            

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          • RE: I've listened to my current set up... - alan m. kafton 02:17:27 06/29/09 (0)
            In Reply to: RE: I've listened to my current set up... posted by Steve Eddy on June 28, 2009 at 21:02:30

            There 'ya go. :--)
            

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