Would silver cables beat UP-OCC copper?

@steakster 

So, my guess is that ’bright’ is based on one’s individual hearing. It helps explain why we like certain speakers - or components. Of course, other factors need to be taken into account: the room, the cleanliness of the power, the synergy of the components with each other and with the cabling.

In other words, everything matters. LOL.

Agreed

Numerous variables and circumstances account for different listening experiences reported with audio products.

Charles

@gakerty

TBH, I’m not sure why the fallacy that "silver is bright" persists, where as you say the implementation is the main factor in cable performance.

My experience with silver wire cables mirrors yours, no issues with bright, harsh or thin presentation. Actually in my audio systems through the years silver tilts just a bit toward warmth and full body tonality. Yet providing excellent resolution,clarity and maintaining a terrific sense of musical pace and flow.
 

To be fair, all silver cables aren’t the same and certainly could reflect the different impressions people report. And of course, different systems/components used.

@soix

I’ve had copper ICs that sounded more shrill, and I’ve had silver ICs that’ve sounded more mellow. As with many things in audio, it’s more about the total implementation than any single component. Just my take and experience FWIW.

YEP! Total implementation.

Charles

Having use both types in my system I chose solid core silver cables. subjective of course and opinions will vary among listeners. When high quality silver is implemented properly it sounds organic and beautiful. I find It has natural warmth, tonal body/harmonics yet is also very resolved and transparent. I haven't experienced the brightness,edge or glare that some attribute to silver. It is honest with a natural character.All silver cables aren't created equal, some are better executed than others(like any other product).