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Do you consider cables to be a "component" of your system?

Meaning, do you think that cabling (AC/InterConnects/SpeakerWire) should be considered a component that is integral to your system?

I have probably as much money in cabling and fuses as I do in most of my components (if not more).

Please, please, PLEASE don't tell me that cables don't make a difference. I disagree and there's nothing you can say or do that will change my mind, so save it for another thread, please.

I just wondered if you had to recommend a set up to someone (who wanted a nice stereo), would you consider cabling to be essential in your build price and your recommendations? If so, would you consider the cost of the cables to be on par with the cost of a component?

 

 

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1971gto455ho
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Twiddle dee twiddle dumb beat the audio humdrum


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williewonka
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@vinylmisterd - re:

I always wondered why there is never a discussion of the quality of cabling/wires used “inside” the components we buy when discussing external cables/wire. Just thinkin’

There are those that go to great lengths in replacing wires inside their components, but it is more of a niche segment or for the more specialised DIY community.

  • Many Tube gear owners will rewire their comonents, which is made easier if point to point wiring is employed
  • Ans YES! - it does make a difference

Speakers are a popular components to rewire/rebuild and there are several threads in the forums

Regards - Steve

garebear
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....obviously Mr 197GTO ( get tools out ) 455ho you have never listened to a really good system or due to alleged internal fortitude,  will not allow yourself  to actually listen and hear a difference that cabling can make on a system.  '' You can bring a horse to water  .......'' you get the idea.   

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coralkong OP
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@1971gto455ho , why are you still here posting in this thread?

You're really not adding anything useful.

Door's over there......kindly use it. 

Thanks.

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