When I used Transparent Audio cables, they recommended IC source to pre, then speaker cables, then IC from pre to amp. I find power cord upgrades less predictable, but also very worthwhile. If shopping used, then the order is often what comes up at a good price first...
Cable upgrade path...
First I must be honest and admit I have never been this far with any equipment. I’m hoping for a bit of guidance from experienced individuals.
System currently consist of Oppo 203, Marantz 7012 and Monoprice Monolith 5X200 amplifier. Front channels are Tekton Impacts. Rear are PSB towers.
My speaker cables are Morrow Audio SP6. My interconnected are Morrow Audio MA2. Marantz power cord is Audience Forte F3. Monolith amplifier power cord is Shunyata Venom HC. I also use a Wireworld Matrix 2 power strip with another Audience Forte F3 connecting it to a CruseFIRST Maestro wall receptrical.
As I have pieced together this system I regularly read how others swore up and down that cables and power cords have little to no effect on a system. After experimenting I now know that is ridiculous.
The position I find myself in at the moment is I am torn as to which component to try the next power cord upgrade on next. One school of thought believes go source component out, being Oppo, Marantz, Monolith, interconnects and lastly speaker cables. Another believes start at the interconnects first.
Any suggestions/guidance derived from personal experience is appreciated.
Thank you.
System currently consist of Oppo 203, Marantz 7012 and Monoprice Monolith 5X200 amplifier. Front channels are Tekton Impacts. Rear are PSB towers.
My speaker cables are Morrow Audio SP6. My interconnected are Morrow Audio MA2. Marantz power cord is Audience Forte F3. Monolith amplifier power cord is Shunyata Venom HC. I also use a Wireworld Matrix 2 power strip with another Audience Forte F3 connecting it to a CruseFIRST Maestro wall receptrical.
As I have pieced together this system I regularly read how others swore up and down that cables and power cords have little to no effect on a system. After experimenting I now know that is ridiculous.
The position I find myself in at the moment is I am torn as to which component to try the next power cord upgrade on next. One school of thought believes go source component out, being Oppo, Marantz, Monolith, interconnects and lastly speaker cables. Another believes start at the interconnects first.
Any suggestions/guidance derived from personal experience is appreciated.
Thank you.