Im going to regret my cable question
Having read so many "do speaker cables matter" threads, reviews, etc., over the years I am going to open up this can of worms again. So here goes.
I would like some opinions on the pairing of my amp, speakers, and a possible upgrade of speaker cables. My kit consists of a Rotel Michi X3, S2 and Monitor Audio Gold 300 G5's.
Would anyone venture a suggestion on what might be a good fit, with a budget of no more than $1200 CND.
I currently have Audioquest Type 4 which are some years old by now. Im looking at AQ Rocket 33 or 44's but I am open to other brands.
Although I understand the "coat hangers work just as well" theory I would prefer only constructive suggestions from those who feel there is a benefit to cable upgrades please.
Cheers.
I’m looking for any improvement that upgrading from an older AQ Type 4 to a Rocket 33 or 44 should give me. I have no specific improvement in mind but if we accept that “better” cables make a difference then that’s the improvement I’m looking for. Not trying to be difficult but shouldn’t even that sort of upgrade improve things in general? |
Thank you waytoomuchstuff! That is a bit of music to my ears, if you will. I think I am leaning towards AQ as they are very available to me locally and I can get them at a nice discount. I’m just trying to decide on the 33’s or 44’s. For the small difference in price I’ll probably go with the 44’s. I will try to audition them first. Cardas is also in the running but I don’t know if I can audition both side by side. The shop I’m dealing with might not carry Cardas. Thanks for your input. (And everyone else of course) |
It’s more than likely going to be between the Cardas and AQ. If AQ, it will be the Rocket 44. I think the one brand which came up the most was Cardas so that deserves a listen. In the end I still think they will all pretty much be the same. I don’t really cater to the whole “wow, that totally changed my system” theory. I still think a lot of what we hear is based on the dollar sign. Having said that I do think that once one makes the step from box store RCA’s to pretty much any quality built cable that there is a gain to be had. My idea to upgrade is mostly based on gauge of the wire, Rocket 44 being heavier than my 20 year old Type 4. The fact that Cardas was a name which keeps coming up suggests that I at least have to have a listen to them if I can. This is where I stand for now, at least until I get into the shop to a/b some stuff. Who knows, perhaps I will be surprised. Cheers to all for the much appreciated suggestions.
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You kind of nailed it steakster. As much as I had the craving to add new cables I have really returned to my long held opinion that anything above and beyond my Type 4’s will really not change things. It’s not like I’m using coat hangers now. Days of searching for any crumb of empirical data on line to support my desire to upgrade has only brought me back to my old way of thinking. In fact the only evidence I find is that there is little to no difference. At least not to human ears. Specially my 63 year old ones. Thanks to all of you for your input. It was appreciated. I’ll put the cash towards a new stylus/cartridge on my Rega. |
I am rather certain my amp has more than enough power. The speakers [4 Ohms] are rated at 250 RMS. Amp requirements are 100-250 W. All as per manual specs. Michi pumps out 350 into 4 Ohm. So no worries there. I also contacted both companies directly to confirm the match prior to purchase. Both said it was a perfect match. In fact higher power from the amp is safer than less, as per both contacts at both companies. [Which we all know] Cartridge compliance?? What? I stick a Rega cart. on my Rega arm. No brainer there. Its almost as you are trying to wind me up. |
