Ok so I didn't read all the suggestions but I'm sure someone mentioned cable company for loaner cables. .but they charge a non refundable deposit of 5 percent so if you don't like any of the cables you have money you can't get back...screw that, go to a great audiogon member /seller highend-electronics talk with Alfred about demo cable's they won't hit you with a fee and he gives you 30 days to decide! Man you can't beat that.best of luck on your journey.
I need cables for my 2 channel system
Hi all,
I find the cable discussion very confusing, and it's pretty tough to separate the snake oil from the substance. Here is my current system:
Happy to hear any advice about the system, but in particular cabling. I am not looking to break the bank, but if there is substantial improvement to be had for a few hundred dollars, I'd love to hear suggestions. I am not, however, looking super expensive cables and cords. As for sound, I do love the sound of the 805 (and 802 when I've heard it), so I'm not looking to make some radical change to the sound signature. Just more of the awesome I already hear. Thanks!
I find the cable discussion very confusing, and it's pretty tough to separate the snake oil from the substance. Here is my current system:
- MacBook Pro (late 2016 - USB-C) --- <Generic Cheap USB Cable>
- Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ --- <Monoprice Premium XLR>
- Rotel RC-1590 Preamp --- <Monoprice Premium XLR> (Runs to Headphone setup on Out2)
- Rotel RB-1582mk --- <Monoprice Access Series 14 Gauge AWG CL2 Rated 2 Speaker Cable>
- B&W 805 D3
- Considering getting an SBooster power upgrade for Mytek, but they aren't currently available (open to other options)
- 805s will be replaced with 802 D3 at some point this year
- Considering a different amp, if the Rotel doesn't pair well with the 802D3
- I only listen to digital streaming music with this setup - usually Tidal
- Occasionally use a Yamaha WXC-50 to AirPlay to the Mytek
Happy to hear any advice about the system, but in particular cabling. I am not looking to break the bank, but if there is substantial improvement to be had for a few hundred dollars, I'd love to hear suggestions. I am not, however, looking super expensive cables and cords. As for sound, I do love the sound of the 805 (and 802 when I've heard it), so I'm not looking to make some radical change to the sound signature. Just more of the awesome I already hear. Thanks!