How good does my system have to be to realize an improvement with cables?
I've heard the difference power cables and interconnect cables in a highly resolving system so that's not the question. $200 for cables on a $500 DAC doesn't make sense to me. Wouldn't that $200 be better spent on a better component? At what point is an expensive cable the best choice? Spending $500 on a $15,000 DAC does make sense as the transparency and resolution of the component could be better realized with a better signal / power source.
My question is what's the percentage of the overall component's cost should be the cabling and at what point should it even be considered?
Or put a different way How would you know if your cables are your weakest link?
Cables can make a difference and your selection of cables and systems must be synergistic. There are quality manufacturers of cables that are economical. I used Blue Jean Cables and I preferred them to Audioquest Rocket 33s. I didn't explore higher end cables (anything over $100) until my electronics had the resolution. For me that was when I acquired McIntosh pre and amp. |
@bjp9738 I had C2600/MC302. For XLRs I used Mogami and upgraded to Kimber Kable Silver Streak then KCTG. I purchased them used through Kimber on ebay. Speaker cables I compared Blue Jean Cables to Audio Quest Rocket 33 and Kimber Kable 12TC. I preferred the Blue Jean Cables in that comparison because the Kimber Kable 12TCs had harshness in the higher frequencies and the Audio Quest Rocket 33s seemed to muffle lower frequencies. I did try the Kimber Bifocal XLs and the high frequencies were clear and the sound decay of symbols was natural and the total sound was dynamic and clear. Much higher price point than the 12TCs but in my system worth it. |
@lanx0003 Absolutely agree with you! The only reason I even tried another Kimber Kable item was because customer service was very good. |
