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Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
Can we all agree wire cannot obtain the sonic pot of gold? It is part of a complete that  when well matched can get you closer. But no, wire alone cannot do it. Can we also agree that wire types can sound different? Hoping to reach something we ca... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Yes you better move up in amperage as they seem to have a tendency to blow if matching the current fuse in place 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
Jayctoy, kimchi impregnated cotton is also on trend but will most likely give way to Peruvian chili oil impregnating.   
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
Actually good builders test the sound of various wire both in the power supply and low voltage circuits. The type of wire used changes the sound just has various types of connectors, capacitors, and resistors do. When I build I also test wire and ... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Understand and thank you very much for the explanation with your particular amps.   
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Goodness lots of the SR fuses blowing. No doubt that cost is figured into the pricing due to all the replacements going out? I have read on various threads at several sites folks blowing there $100+ SR fuses. Replacing a 5 amp fuse with 8 amp? Hop... 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
Yes it is. I did respond directly to you also.  
Warm-up time for amps and preamps
Small preamp tubes last longer if kept on as the turn on surge etc... shortens their life. Depends on build design, but I have owned tube preamps where the designer told me to keep the unit on unless traveling for best sound and tube life. The amp... 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
Very interesting Erik. 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
True and in the end the only thing we all can agree on.  
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
Yes the Duelund wire at $10 meter bests all the big dollar cable I have heard and owned over the years. Folks you must try this stuff and you will sell your high dollar cables. At least many of you will. 16 gauge stranded and tinned copper wire in... 
ROI. Where is money better spent?
Preamp for sure and the room at the same time. Get a preamp with room correction. Room correction done right helps you hear what your speakers were meant to sound like.  
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
What goeffkait said.  
Warm-up time for amps and preamps
SS gear sounds best when the unit is left on. This is the truth to my ears based on my experience with numerous amps over numerous years. Class D amps most especially.  
can we get to the bottom of what "rare" means in a FS banner
Rare means the piece rarely shows up used for sale as the owners keep them because they sound so fantastic.