Do Audiophile Cables Matter? Here's PROOF!

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Not all systems work with Shunyata conditioner or power wires. I use to have Jeff Rowland Model 12 Monoblock amplifiers with Cardis wiring and the Shunyata Hydra worked great. I had a lot of compliments from Doug Wilson himself who is a tube guy. Audio Research is his favorite brand. On the other hand, it does not work well with Cary Audio CAD805 AE (Anniversary Edition) Monoblocks. Mind you these amplifiers were not plugged into the Shunyata Hydra. They had their own dedicated lines. The preamps, CD Players, turntable was. That’s why I said what I said in the other thread. I’m currently using Chord Monoblock amplifiers with a Cary Audio SLP05 with the Ultimate upgrade but I’m currently using a Richard Gray 1200 and a PS Audio line conditioner. Speakers are Wilson Audio Maxx3. Turntable is Clearaudio Reference with a Clearaudio Goldfinger Statement Cartridge. Cables are Straightwire Crescendo. Another success with my system. When you can listen to your system for 4-8 hours and not feel fatigue, you did something right with your system. I have a question for all the naysayers. What XLR/RCA’s, speaker cable, and or power cable are you using? Are you using these with your audio system? Please see attachment;
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djones512,695 posts08-02-2020 6:58pmI use the power and USB cable that came with my integrated amp. They were right there in the box I figured why waste them? I use the power cable that came with my streamer and ethernet Cat 6a not sure the name call it brand X. I don’t use any XLR or RCA cables though I did use some XLR from Benchmark at one time. Everything works, is that amazing or what!























I don’t doubt that your system sounds good. Having a integrated amplifier and a CD/streamer/DAC utilizing a USB can eliminate XLR/RCA’s from the system unless you are using a separate subwoofer. It’s a path to the least resistance. Good for you. A long time ago, I use to have an integrated amplifier. Times have changed and integrated amplifiers are making a strong comeback. I still prefer separates because I get to use the best of both worlds. Tube and solid state combined (preamp which is tube and power amp which is solid state). My system use to be all tube. I’m sure receivers will come back strong in the near future especially since the new generation is not as much into quality sound. Here is a flash from the past. Remember when Apple came up with the iPod? How many of us HiFi freaks hated anything to do with it. When Wadia came up with Digital 170IT we all acted like a bunch of school girls and jumped all over the iPod when we bought the Wadia docking station. Funny how things turn out. Hey, definitely enjoy your system. You seem very happy and at the end of the day, that’s what counts. Happy listening 😀