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Looking For 90% of the performane of the super expensive cables for much less money

I currently have a system which consists of Vandersteen 5A's, THor Audio TP-150 tubed monoblocks, Thor Line Stage and Thor phono stage, Marantz SACD player SA-114 and will take delivery of the VPI Prime Scout with a Sumiko EVOS 3 Cartridge. I am currently using LAT International Speaker Cables, Power Cords and Interconnects. (They are no longer in business). I am in immediate  need of turntable cables and would like to update my new speaker cables and interconnects. Not willing to spend thousands on this upgrade. Seeking to capture as much of the "magic" that the super expensive cables deliver but at a more realistic price point. I understand that I have really good quality equipment, but at this stage of my life cannot allocate mega dollars towards cables.
 Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 
kjl1065

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celander
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FYI for those interested:
https://www.dagogo.com/audio-blast-schroeder-method-interconnect-placement/

Related forum threads are here: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/new-teo-audio-ics-who-has-them 
here: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/anyone-try-teo-gc-jr-interconnects-yet
and here:
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/doug-schroeder-method-double-ic
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For IC’s running between sources and your preamp, try doing the Schroeder Method of parallel assembly. Check at least 3 cable threads for details. 
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celander
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It’s generally applicable to any cable. Review the threads. 
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celander
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I disagree with @geoffkait. Quantum dots are full of gaps.

To paraphrase Gordon:

“The point is, ladies and gentleman, that gaps -- for lack of a better word -- are good.

“Gaps are right.

“Gaps work.

“Gaps clarify, cut through, and capture the essence of the evolutionary spirit.

“Gaps, in all forms -- gaps for life, for money, for love, knowledge -- have marked the upward surge of mankind.

“And gaps -- you mark my words -- will not only save this thread, but that other malfunctioning site called Audiogon.”

(Wall Street (1987), for the plagiarism police out there.)


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@glupson. The plagiarism police are everywhere. 😂😂
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@grannyring Agreed, thank god wires don’t wear out as quickly as wheels! I say this with the attendant hazard of taking this thread further down yet another rabbit hole. 
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