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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.

 
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letsmakeadeal
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I have I owned some very very expensive cables (some approaching 5 figures at retail). I now use DIY cables, mostly balanced, that are 99.9 to 100% of the mega dollar cables.

I used to drink the cable BS coolaid but no more. High Dollar cabling is nothing more than legalized stealing from those that have not yet realized the psychological trance they are under.

Go read the Positive Feedback articles that discuss Western Electric / Dueland speaker connections and DIY Belden mic cable for ICs. I guarantee that you will not be disappointed.
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