DO CABLES REALLY MATTER?


Yes they do.  I’m not here to advocate for any particular brand but I’ve heard a lot and they do matter. High Fidelity reveal cables, Kubala Sosna Elation and Clarity Cable Natural. I’m having a listening session where all of them is doing a great job. I’ve had cables that were cheaper in my system but a nicely priced cable that matches your system is a must.  I’m not here to argue what I’m not hearing because I have a pretty good ear.  I’m enjoying these three brands today and each is presenting the music differently but very nicely. Those who say cables don’t matter. Get your ears checked.  I have a system that’s worth about 30 to 35k retail.  Now all of these brands are above 1k and up but they really are performing! What are your thoughts. 
calvinj
NO use lamp cord.

But you have to use the gold lamp cord. It sounds better than the brown or white :)
Especially when your hearing is too bad to tell the difference. Lol. Get you some headphones 
Thought I would have speaker cables last weak but won’t see them till next week, however the REV50 XLR’s are burning in nicely!  Using a free pair of Audioquest Rocket 33 BiWire cables my B&W dealer gave me for now.  Very open, spacious and dynamic...starting to relax and sound more natural at 100 hours.  They really do take 2 weeks till they approach their full potential. The 802D3’s really let you hear every little change made in my system.
...also getting an AC-2 REV HG Power Cord for trial from Joe.  Going to see what it can unleash from my Krell K300i!
dave_b

Thank You for the update. Looking forward in reading the review!

Happy Listening!
The REV 50, 60 BiWire’s and AC2 cables are settling in....so far they are delivering a very large soundstage with great depth and image placement.  Tonality is coming in line with instruments true voicing.  Detail is achieving balance with warmth and atmosphere....more time needed.  2 weeks/24hr break in time is minimum for proper evaluation.  My gut is that they will achieve ideal balance in Another week or so....upper register tones are settling down and opening up to a more natural and organic presentation!  Easily Oracle level performance ....more atmosphere will come with increased low level dynamics and more realistic tone.  Also dealing with component vibration control which is an art in itself.  Great cables for SOTA performance at far less than some other high end cables.
dave_b

Thank You for the follow up. Which brand/model of Cabling did you own prior to the REV50, 60 ?

Happy Listening!