Both it seems. I use them as small final sound adjustments. Sometimes it adds something I like and sometimes it takes something away I like. I have about 8 sets of different ic's. And to me I t seems I can count on them changing the sound the same way in every system. I kind of like that. But like all of us I have just limited experience.
Are cables additive or subtractive?
There’s lots of debates here about the effectiveness of cables. Let’s please keep that elsewhere so we can have a DIFFERENT discussion about cables.
Let’s assume for argument’s sake that yes, cables make a difference and that it’s worth paying for that difference.
Lets assume that is true, then lets ask the question:
- Do cables ADD or SUBTRACT from the signal?
Again, for this thread, assume cables change something audible.
What do you think and what are your experiences?
Also, let's try to avoid sweeping generalities and try to focus on what happens along this axis: Subtraction or addition.
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@marqmike - Can you be more specific?? Like cables X adds Y and cable A subtracs B? |
My impression with all cables (including mains) that I have thought an improvement on what I was using previously is that more of the music is getting through to key components of the system, and ultimately to my ears; or to put it another way, the musical signal is being better conveyed. This implies subtraction: the reduction of hash or interference that otherwise impedes musical fidelity – but not necessarily subtraction from 'the signal'. |
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