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How Big of a Difference?

Hello all,

I have near completed upgrading my system, but have left my speaker wire the same. My system is as follows- Laptop (Tidal) > Schiit Gumby Multibit > Freya S > Vidar monoblocks > speakers. My usb cable is Supra usb, and I am using xlr connections with amazon basics cables. If I am not mistaken, xlr is already super good at being noise resistance so I shouldn't need to spend more $ on fancy cables at my current level of audio equipment. My speaker wire is traditional 12 gauge wire I spliced from the spool. Nothing fancy. The reason I feel I shouldn't spend money on better speaker wire is because I traded the Supra usb for a super cheap usb and could not hear a difference. On top of that, I used to use single-ended connections using Chord C-line cables, and I could not tell the difference between those and cheap ones. What is everyone else's consensus? Can you guys hear a difference in your system? Thanks for the help.

oedstrom11

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tj-sully
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Strom11…upgrading cables will make a difference.  The delta will be based on how resolving your system is, as previously noted. 
Generally, the more resolving the more the delta. 
 

having monoblocks is an advantage when considering speaker cable upgrades.  You have the great option to place the amps very close to the speakers and run short speaker cables.  (1m or less).  This does two things -  limits opportunity for signal degradation and is cheaper than buying longer cables!  But will need longer XLRs - but with noise cancellation working in your favour. 
 

good luck!!

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