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Tiny bridges everywhere, but why?

As I am getting closer to my first "complete" system, I am starting to research and get opinions on smaller tweaks. The cherries on top, so to speak. The term "smaller" covers the size, cost and possible impact to SQ. 

I do not know what they are called but I am seeing all sorts of devices holding up cables. Don't know why but they remind me of Navy Seals running out of the ocean with a telephone pole over their shoulder...

Thanks to this forum I have learned that everything in some way impacts SQ, so whatever these thingamabobs are called, do they impact SQ or are they a form of cable management? Both? Do materials matter? Am I going to have to splurge on rosewood versions treated with stain containing ash from one of Jerry Garcia's guitars, or could I use old shoes for now to accomplish whatever mission these fulfill?

I could have Googled this topic, but I want to hear from you - Your experience, choices, etc. 
izjjzi

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lalitk
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Nope, you don’t need to fork money for fancy ‘audiophile’ cable elevators. Cardas makes inexpensive cable lifters,

http://www.cardas.com/multi_blocks.php

But before you spend any money, try lifting your cables off the carpet by using styrofoam cups and see if you hear any audible improvements :-)
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@izjjzi,

Great move with GIK panels! My advice, pace yourself; keep your focus on things you’re already committed to. A streaming/DAC setup will not sound its best out of the box. There are few things you must do to isolate ‘noise’ between your router and DAC/streamer.

Read up on some of the recent threads on network switches and Ethernet noise filtering devices.
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@izjjzi,

Please read up on posts in following threads, this will give some perspective on why it is important to isolate / eliminate noise in your home network. 

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/pimping-your-router

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/streaming-sound-quality-want-the-very-best-sound-quality-netw...

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/network-switches
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