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Looking For 90% of the performane of the super expensive cables for much less money

I currently have a system which consists of Vandersteen 5A's, THor Audio TP-150 tubed monoblocks, Thor Line Stage and Thor phono stage, Marantz SACD player SA-114 and will take delivery of the VPI Prime Scout with a Sumiko EVOS 3 Cartridge. I am currently using LAT International Speaker Cables, Power Cords and Interconnects. (They are no longer in business). I am in immediate  need of turntable cables and would like to update my new speaker cables and interconnects. Not willing to spend thousands on this upgrade. Seeking to capture as much of the "magic" that the super expensive cables deliver but at a more realistic price point. I understand that I have really good quality equipment, but at this stage of my life cannot allocate mega dollars towards cables.
 Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 
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pokey77
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@defiantboomerang

Actually, only your ears can/will help you determine what sounds best to you.
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dave_b
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After participating in these threads for awhile it strikes me that a majority of those offering advice are simply justifying their own bias toward a given topic. It is kinda sad and dysfunctional at the same time. Know one is really listening...they are only seizing the opportunity to correct everyone who doesn’t believe in the same thing they do. Perhaps we are all guilty of this to some degree or another. Maybe it’s unavoidable. Human nature compels us to justify our actions so we feel vindicated in our beliefs. I have tried to listen and experiment as much as possible over the years in an attempt to achieve a more authentic listening experience. More often then not, we need to just try different things and simply listen! If something hits our soul, then we should just stop searching and be thankful.
defiantboomerang
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@pokey77 

Yes, in a blind test, without marketing or peer pressure.
pokey77
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@defiantboomerang

No blind test needed. Just go listen and you'll find what you like, not what someone else does. 
electroslacker
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Invest in components that run true-balanced (internally balanced) and run Benchmark Media Balanced cables between them.  Superb signal integrity, zero noise, and sensibly priced. But not as much fun as considering all claims and choosing your own chain of components that reflect the care, intellect, and funds invested in the game of sonic chess.
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