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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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defiantboomerang
141 posts
 
Buy $10 cables from Amazon. You will get 100% of the performance of the overpriced audiophile cables for 0.1% of the price.

Another worthwhile investment is to study electrical engineering. It will help you understand why so much audio gear is absurdly overpriced and often poorly performing,
defiantboomerang
141 posts
 
@pokey77 

Yes, in a blind test, without marketing or peer pressure.
defiantboomerang
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@geoffkait

Where did you get the bizzaro idea that I was an English major? I am not, FYI.

Bad "spotting" there. But no worries, relax please, I do not expect you to get much (if anything) right.
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