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DO CABLES REALLY MATTER?

Yes they do.  I’m not here to advocate for any particular brand but I’ve heard a lot and they do matter. High Fidelity reveal cables, Kubala Sosna Elation and Clarity Cable Natural. I’m having a listening session where all of them is doing a great job. I’ve had cables that were cheaper in my system but a nicely priced cable that matches your system is a must.  I’m not here to argue what I’m not hearing because I have a pretty good ear.  I’m enjoying these three brands today and each is presenting the music differently but very nicely. Those who say cables don’t matter. Get your ears checked.  I have a system that’s worth about 30 to 35k retail.  Now all of these brands are above 1k and up but they really are performing! What are your thoughts. 
calvinj
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calvinj OP
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As far as lack of knowledge.  Whatever! My experiences are mine. You have your opinion. I have mine.  That’s part of the problem here. A lot of you guys think you know it all. I don’t nor to I claim to. My opinions are different but your lack of knowledge led you to make that statement Most of what we talk about is opinion. But I guess my lack of knowledge led me to have my opinion. Lol. Anyway. Carry on. 
analogluvr
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 Whenever somebody starts off with "my system consists of 35K retail worth of equipment" it's a good indicator of the type of individual you're dealing with. I've swapped so many pieces in and out to get to where Im at I wouldn't even have a clue of what the retail of my system is!   And more importantly I wouldn't even think to state that  as a qualifier! It's pretty much meaningless… 
 And you're the one that doesn't state anything as if it's an opinion. You stated definitively that if people think cables don't matter they should get their ears checked. 
 But yet I'm the know it all… 
calvinj OP
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Yeah whatever, keep making your ASSumptions. Like I said before it was only used as a context in what I am doing with my system.  I’ve heard great cheaper systems. I have heard great systems with things like bookshelf Sonus faber toys and a small name amplifier. Anyway I’m not here to convince you who I am. I have been blessed to hear entry level equipment all the way to the super high end. I settled with my equipment based on performance not price. As you see most of my gear is not from the big names in audio.  I’ve done my research well and I enjoy my system and cabling.  What works for you works for you. We will never probably hear each other’s systems.  My system is actually up in a video on the Lone Star Audio Fest page. I’m happy with it and how I got to it. I hope you are with yours. Best wishes. 
calvinj OP
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@elizabeth I agree with you. Some speakers have some pretty unique design improvements. My gato Fm6 have some pretty unique things that they do with the crossover as well as other things. My dac is made by the brother of the inventor of the ess Sabre chip. KR audio just sent me there newly developed just released Kt88 tubes. I have nothing against vintage gear but there have been technological advances in the hobby as well as in digital that I’m taking advantage of. I’m enjoying my run and my system. I have nothing against the budget guys or vintage guys. I think I have created a great sound And system that nobody else will have in terms of my combination of gear and cabling.
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