I’ve owned Rega, Naim, Linn, Macintosh, Denafrips preamps, and currently a Supratek tubed preamp. None of then sound alike. All vastly different. So yeah it matters. Another thing to consider with speaker cables is trying both copper and silver. That’s probably the biggest difference I found in different types of speaker cables. Be careful with silver tho, low quality silver cables may lead you to falsely believe they are too bright... they shouldn’t sound bright at all. I’ve found the copper will give you a heavier presence in the mids and upper lows, bit darker, warmer overall, also recessed or laid back highs (in comparison) to silver which will reveal more details more open airy soundstage from top to bottom. One is not better than the other, just different characteristics. Ether way you go you will gain and lose something, so in the end itll come down to personal preference like most things in aduio as it should. Best of luck hope this helps
Will a high quality preamp really make a difference in sound?? Also speaker cable
Will a quality preamp make my system sound better? And speaker cable...seems like everything I read people are split on this subject. My local hifi store brought up a good point; they said that the only thing between your amp and your speakers are the cable. Very good point and I'm inclined to believe it. Don't want to spend a fortune but don't want cheap cable either. Thoughts/ recommendations? Thank you in advance.