FWIW, I just replaced the Transparent USB cable that came with my Innuos streamer with a WireWorld Platinum USB. This was close to a component upgrade in the change it made to my system. I am a big fan of OCC wire, and also favor Acoustic Zen. I have used the a AZ digital coax as well and it was excellent.
Can hi-end cables benefit less expensive electronics?
Some time ago, there was a guy on a Polish hi-end forum claiming that in his case it was better to buy some hi-end power chord than investing in a more expensive CD player. Has anybody had an experience where they invested in an expensive cable and felt the investment justified without upgrading the unit utilising the cable? Overall, would there possibly be any point in buying some expensive cable to feed electronics nearly the cost of the cable itself? I'm currently using a KT88 amplifier with a Metronome CD8 (which is also used as DAC) plus Metronome DSS as the streamer (transport only). Speakers: Franco Serblin Accords. In my case, an upgrade in electronics would involve spending at least USD 15,000 to make it sensible. But I can also spend much less and buy a Transparent XL Digital cable to replace my DIY cable that I currently use, at a much smaller expense. Is a high-end digital cable in some cases able to make it a worthwhile investment in a setup which is not top hi-end? I can afford the Transparent XL digital cable, but not necessarily any upgrade to the electronics I own. Has anybody experienced an improvement with an expensive cable even if the rest of the system would rather call for a less expensive one? When I wrote to Transparent about it, they said I should get advice from my dealer. Cable naysayers please do not comment. Also I'm not looking for cheaper alternatives to the Transparent XL. Just fancying buying a cable that many people say is an excellent cable. Of course, I do not expect the same improvement with this cable as with a full DCS Vivaldi setup, but am I likely to get an improvement, considering that the system is balanced and nothing really bothers me in it? Or should I absolutely get a cheaper cable because the more expensive one is bound to make things worse?
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@zlone If you can find a USB using PC Triple C Wire, my experience of this Cable used this Wire Type in the Signal Path at all other Umbilical Interfaces is able to produce something extra to the end sound in comparison to a OCC Wire Type. To keep it simple, in a variety of comparisons across different systems the OCC Wire Types used in the systems has been classed as veiled / coloured in comparison. PC Triple C has shown the Wire Type enables a deeper insight into the recording, with a perception the Soundstage has had a few puffs of air to increase the overall volume. Investing in a length of Cable with PC Triple C Wire , Solid Copper USB connectors and Building Your Own Cables with PC Triple C, will produce a Cable designed to perform. Looking into Solid Copper USB Connectors for the Chassis will also be means to create an improved interface for the Umbilical connection. |
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I recently upgraded my family room system (Ayre AX-5 “Teenty” integrated amp, Aurender A30 Streamer, Sonus Faber Guarneri Evolution & REL S/2) with AudioQuest Thunderbird interconnects, Nordost Frey 2 & Tyr 2 power cables and Frey 2 Speaker cables. Major improvements in clarity, / resolution, singing and soundstage. My wife also noticed the improvements. I love the music even more post cable upgrades. No need to upgrade any components. |
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