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In Reply to: OK, I'm pretty sure I'm ready... posted by michaelhigh on May 11, 2012 at 20:47:50:
Of the dozens of IC's and types of speaker cables I've tried over the years, Audioquest has the most consistently balanced sound. I'm not saying they're the best, because there is no such thing. They're not the cheapest, either, but nowhere near the most expensive at the entry level. There is a steady progression of improvement as you move toward the more expensive models, but at every level there seems to be a solidity and evenness to the sound. IC's make more of a difference than speaker cables, so start there. See their website and you'll learn a lot.
Buy used. You don't need the latest version. They have made a good product over the years, and many upgrade fanatics will dump perfectly good cables at half-price in order to get the latest fashion. Stay away from eBay unless you trust the source. There are lots of crappy imitations and knock-offs available, and lots of fads that don't provide any payoff in sonics. My advice is to stick with copper and avoid anything silver. Teflon insulation is nice but not essential, polypropylene is okay, PVC is not good. Don't get sucked in by fancy cosmetics and finishes.
Spend $100 - $200 on a pair of used IC's. Double that if you want to try speaker cables instead. Don't get the shortest length IC you can get away with in your current setup. Half-meter is minimum, but will restrict future flexibility and is a little tougher to sell later.
Power cords are last, and very easy to make yourself if you have time and energy and little money. It's very easy to do with no special tools or knowledge. They do make a difference on most sources and some amps.
Peace,
Tom E
berate is 8 and benign is 9
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