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A butt-load spent in cables - how much improvemt?

We spend quite a bit in cables for our systems, I'm wondering how much overall sonic improvement we get from cables? Let me explain my thought.....

I'm very happy with my current cabling (IC's, PC's, digital coax, and speaker cables). I was thinking about removing ALL of them and putting in ALL the original stuff I started with (stock PC's, cheap Monster IC's, Monster digital coax, and Monster XP copper speaker wire).

Then listening to the system to see how much degradation in sound I would have. Has anybody else thought of doing this or has done this?
vman71

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mrtennis
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a cable does not sound better or worse in one stereo system or another. the stereo system may sound better or worse with one cable or another.

a cable does not change when it is inserted into one system or another. it is the same cable. how can it sound better or worse ? the cable sounds the same regardless of where it is placed. the stereo system is affected by the cable.
mrtennis
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no cables, no components, no stereo systems are neutral.

a trained listener can detect coloration after an extended period of exposure, with suitable sources, to any stereo system.

it is better to admit that all equipment is voiced, intentionally or otherwise, as it is sold at a price point.
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
cables may be the last opportunity to voice a stereo system to suit your taste. most components in current production are relatively "colorless", that is they don't have any serious audible flaws.

cabling and speakers may be the only way to voice a stereo system to one's taste.
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