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In Reply to: RE: what would you spend on cables posted by ahendler on July 10, 2016 at 09:27:50
Ahendler is correct. Ultimate cable selection is ALL about system synergy.
I would start with basic well made cables (e.g., Blue Jeans Cables) then perform swaps from a (preferably used) cable source such as usedcable.com.
Then purchase the best match at the lowest cost to your ears.
My order of selection preference is speaker, amp/pre then source/pre.
Of course, YMMV.
Happy Listening!
DeeCee
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power cords... all a journey that should be fun, as relaxed as one can make it within price ranges that are comfortable.
I would have to add that (above a certain price point) - ALWAYS buy used - the selection is nearly unlimited
and your money goes MUCH further and, well, break in is less of a concern.
The OP has some mighty fine equipment there, synergy via cabling will have a considerable impact.
"Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination" -Michael McClure
" ALWAYS buy used". Probably good economic advice but I would add a caveat:
There are a lot of fake branded cables out there and it is harder to check on provenance unless you are buying from an official agent for the brand. My friend paid around 50% of list price for a used AQ WEL interconnect from Canada couple of years ago. Still big money (in my books). Earlier this year he changed equipment which demanded a different type of connector on the cable. He sent it to AQ for re-termination where it was impounded as a fake. So he lost his money.
ESPECIALLY all things Audioquest.
Unfortunate but true.
AQ has much info on their site regarding pirates.
The price of success I suppose.
"Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination" -Michael McClure
Yep! Cardas has the same warnings as well... That's why you want to be sure you use a reputable dealer.
Happy Listening!
DeeCee
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