Yeah, I was just laughing at the comment, not that it had anything to do with your system. So, looks like you’re 100% vinyl? Any thoughts on streaming?
Where do you stop?
I bought some 99.9 % pure silver speaker cables. I read the reviews before investing in them and they talked about how they seem brighter and most felt it was because of the lack of noise and more imagining. Some didn't care for the new sound but most loved what it did. I really liked the change so much I bought some to go from my preamp to my mono block tube amps. That sounded even better. So what the heck I bought more to use from a phono amp to my pre amp and then some silver phono cables. Every time I added them into my system it sounded better and better. So here is my question, The Silver in the cables according to the reviews are superior because they conduct electricity better than copper and have a lower impedance if my memory serves me correctly. What happens to the signal when it meets copper wiring in speakers or other gear? Should all the wire be replaced anywhere it can be and will it continue to sound better?
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I had a similar experience. Every time I added another silver interconnect things kept getting better — it was additive. I find the better silver cables are not bright — just clearer sounding with a bit less warmth than copper cables, but in the end it all comes down to system synergy. I suppose you could have someone modify your other equipment with internal silver wire, but I’m not going that far although when I upgraded my amp they did put silver wire in it but wasn’t why I upgraded my amp. Just my $0.02 FWIW, and glad you’re happy with your silver cables. |
@erik_squires Heh heh. Good one. |
@mrskeptic Try listening to the Acoustic Zen Silver Ref vs. the copper Matrix Ref. Basically the same geometry, dielectric, etc. with the main difference being silver versus copper. If you can’t hear a difference between these two, go get your ears checked. Put another way, get your head outta the books and actually go listen — it’s far more educational, and fun. |