I'd put the $ into used I/Cs first. As others have mentioned, Acoustic Zen products are excellent and you should be able to get a pair of used AZ Matrix Ref MK1 for about $200 or so. Also try LAT Synchestra, not as big a name or as widely available, but very good band for $. I would go the AC cords last and think Syn Res Master Couplers can probably be had for about $125/each.
Cables for a fledgling system
The retail value of my system is about 7k
(Tyler Ref Monitors, Rogue magnum 66/88, Cal CL15)
my cables are currently all stock/(with the exception of speaker wire which is signalcable)
I've been contemplating upgrading my power cords/interconnects (current wall sockets are standard).
15% would be 900/450 (retail/used)
10% would be 600/300
should I take the leap and toss 300ish on cabling for my system or would that be money better spend in upgrading other components? (My system uses 2 interconnects, 3 power cords, and figure speaker cable is already taken care of with the signalcable gear)
any brands in this price range? or recommendations?
geoffgarcia@hotmail.com
(Tyler Ref Monitors, Rogue magnum 66/88, Cal CL15)
my cables are currently all stock/(with the exception of speaker wire which is signalcable)
I've been contemplating upgrading my power cords/interconnects (current wall sockets are standard).
15% would be 900/450 (retail/used)
10% would be 600/300
should I take the leap and toss 300ish on cabling for my system or would that be money better spend in upgrading other components? (My system uses 2 interconnects, 3 power cords, and figure speaker cable is already taken care of with the signalcable gear)
any brands in this price range? or recommendations?
geoffgarcia@hotmail.com