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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. 
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occasionallycurrent
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I looked at the pictures of your setup.

You have very nice gear, but I see zero room treatment in your photos.

I wouldn’t spend a single penny on cable elevators, or any tweak of that sort, until my room acoustics were completely figured out.

The gear you currently have is already being severely limited by the acoustics of an untreated space.

A thousand dollars of used gear in a well-treated room would yield you much better results, in my opinion.

edit: I just saw your comment that said you’re waiting on a shipment for room treatment. I think that will be the upgrade that will make you the happiest of all!
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