I went from a Rogue Audio RP-1 to an RP-7–almost triple the price, and it made a marked improvement. As for speaker cables, I was a bit of a skeptic, figuring that “decent” cables in the $100 to $300 range should be enough. However, I purchased a set of Silversmith Fidelium speaker cables and was astounded by the improvement in sound quality. My non-audiophile wife even commented on the “major improvement.” So, quality cables do make a difference. In both cases, however, keep in mind the law of diminishing returns. Will a $50,000 set of “Cattywumpus Delight Mastercables” be 50 times better than the Fidelium? Not likely at all. Ten times? Not likely, as well. Figure out what you are willing to spend, and then do some research and try out a few ifdealers will permit a test—I the the Cable Company has a trial library. Specific cables may sound different in different systems. Others may disagree, but my experience says cables do make some difference.
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.