WHY CABLES MATTER!
I have seen the argument over and over again on why cables matter and the that wire is just wire and how scientifically it’s impossible for them to make a difference. The thing that surprises me the most is that different materials are used. Different shielding is used. Different connectors are used. Different braiding methods of the cables are used. Materials are sourced from different manufacturers and put through different creative processes but I always get some guy who comes on and says. WIRE IS WIRE AND YOU ARE NOT HEARING WHAT YOU ARE HEARING? To me it’s pure arrogance to think you know more than everybody else to the point where you tell me what we are hearing through my ears and we are not smart enough to know when are minds are playing trick on us. But using all these different materials, process and shielding and creative processes don’t make a difference. I spent the last 15 years trying all the cables I could try. Thoughts anyone?
I went through the trouble of auditioning interconnects and speaker cables 30 years ago when I assembled my system. My speakers are fairly resolving and I heard differences in every brand/model. As many have suggested, matching to your system is important. The most expensive were not best for me. But the interconnects and speaker cables that I preferred were a bit above my budget at the time. Being patient allowed me to find the cables I preferred either used or for especially good prices. After upgrading my CDC transport, I saw enough feedback about coaxial digital interconnects that I decided to try one (going against the old lore that the only thing that mattered was that the cable was 75 ohms). I was surprised at the improvement. Then this year, I finally got over the activation barrier and tried power cords. I know they are not in the signal path, but the level of improvement for my preamp and my DAC still leave me amazed. I can’t believe how much I have been enjoying my system including my CDs that I was resigned could never sound as good as my vinyl. I’ve head A British Audiophile say that he doesn’t like to spend time playing with cables and tweets and prefers to keep upgrading his equipment. From my perspective, I don’t really know how my components sound if I haven’t put some care into making sure they are functioning as well as possible and that hey are connected together optimally. For me, cables are the icing on the cake. Overbuying equipment when there are other weaknesses in the system has not been satisfying. The recent experience with two $100 power cables still leaves me a bit shocked. I was that close to a great system where digital is competitive with analog for 30 years and had missed out because I was swayed by those who insisted power cables couldn’t make a difference. IMO, everything has made a difference. |
@coralkong that part all day long. |
