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wnat to downgrade my cables
I've now been switching between the Sonorans and the Yamamuras, the Cary amp and a Vaic 300B SET. Basically I want a good quality less expensive cable but I'm inclined to agree with S23chang to some degree that I will likely be sacrificing quality... 
wnat to downgrade my cables
Listener57- I wrote to gregg for more info. I replaced my yam5000 with sonoran desert cables and eeks! not even close. Any ideas? 
wnat to downgrade my cables
Excellent responses. Sugarbrie- I'm not downgrading too far but want to free up some cash for a great deal on a SET amp and I'm thinking of replacing the speaker cables with Sonoran cables so they should still be good enough for my system. S23Chan... 
wnat to downgrade my cables
The question is for suggestions. (I was rushed) 
Cables recommended for Sony based system?
I tried out the AZ ref matrix II and didn't care for it much in my system. Way too clinical. How does the WOW compare. I had similar experiences with HT in that I liked the truthlink over the Pro-Silway II. 
Cables recommended for Sony based system?
Interesting. I think I will warn him about this. I think sibilance is one of his pet-peeves so it might be good to send him in the Cardas direction. The GC will be too much$ so do the lower end of Cardas share the same properties? 
Cables recommended for Sony based system?
Yeah I figured it to be bright based on my limited experience with Sony and have been looking for Cardas for his budget. My friend seems to be set on Signal Cable all around though; IC's, PC's and sp.cables. Any thoughts? 
What cable caused you to become a cable "junkie" ?
Heard about Yamamura cables as "the best" from one guy and began to search for them. I went through many more affordable cables until I got them. Since, they have remained as components have come and gone. Now I'm onto power cords... still find it... 
Shunyata black mamba power cords
In my system it was beautiful. I hooked it up to the CDP and everything fell into place, with more crispness (not what I've often heard said about the BM) and space around the instruments. Then I just listened to oft' heard music anew. Albeit a dr... 
Looking to upgrade my Phono Stage.
Monolithic is set up and sounding great!! 
Looking to upgrade my Phono Stage.
Thanks for the ideas. I've decided on the Monolithic PS-1/HC-1b combination. 
Phono preamp advice.
On the topic of cables for the MMF-7 check out this link:http://www.high-endaudio.com/RC-IC-Phono.html 
SACD Opinions: Gimmick? Like it? Don't? Why?
I just bought a Sony DVP-S9000ES with SACD and was trying out the difference on a Hybrid of Boccherini's "Stabat Mater" and the SACD layer seemed what I expect from music, so alive and present. The CD layer was shockingly flat in comparison but th... 
Advice for new source.
Thanks for the tips. The Jolida doesn't play DVD's. 
My Amp makes strange popping sounds.
Thanks for the ideas. Unfortunately the "popping" effect is rather elusive and would require more vigillance than I think is possible. The crackling sound that is like when a connection is loose is a bit more regular and seems to occur at about an...