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?

calvinj

Hang in there tvrgeek.  I think OJ’s lawyers would be proud.  

So what did you do to protect those ladies from unscrupulous salesmen?  I wouldn’t hesitate to go up and advise them that they are wasting their money.  Just like I would advise you based on the gear you have but you already know that.

 

tonywinga

I believe I understand your thinking that cables should match pedigree with source components, amps and speakers but have you witnessed that? First hand?

As for the Torino..... Solid lifters? Only time I witnessed pushrod failure was Incorrect lash or cam timing being wrong and valves hit pistons on TDC and bending the pushrods. Either case whom ever worked on the engine F-ed up..

I do appreciate your post. Thanks.

Another question if I may. Anyone know the purity of copper used in Nordost speaker cables. I didn't see any info on their website. 

Thanks!

Yes, I have first hand experience with cables.  Did you view my system?  I’m way beyond recovery…but after 44 years in hifi, no going back. 

@ernstmach - If you google it comes up as 99.9999% purity, oxygen-free copper solid-core conductors, with silver plating