My system....what and how will cabling impact?
Stereo Equipment
I know that not proving enough info is troubling so here is my complete list for my system.
All in around 100k.
Wilson Audio Sasha DAW
D’Agostino Integrated Amp
Clear Audio Ovation w/ 9” tracer tone arm
Clear Audio Concerto V2 MC cartridge
DCS Bartok DAC
VTL 6.5 phono pre amp (used w less then 50 hours of use)
HRS RXR Maple rack w/ isolation shelves
Transparent Music link and music wave cabling.
The room is strangely laid out. First, high cathedral ceilings with several peaks for sounds to bounce around. Second not too wide from speaker fronts to my ears but long. Approximately 25’ X 50’. From speaker fronts to my ears maybe 15. Speakers are positioned close to back wall and I am sitting on a sofa that places me about 2 feet in front of the front wall which is comprised of windows.
Now onto my first impressions. It sounds fantastic. Very warm, melodic, clean, rich and juicy are a few adjectives that come to mind. The TT sounds as good or perhaps at times better than the DAC. The soundstage is fairly wide given the limited space between my ears and the speakers.
Now onto my question. I have spent around $2,000 for cabling. I am figuring that those are what many of you would consider basic cabling. I see folks spending much much more for cabling. What does investing in high end cabling buy you? How does it effect the final outcome? Will the sound be richer and more realistic? What high end cables are recommended for the system I have? How much should one expect to spend for cables for the system I have assembled?
Thanks for your input.
If I were you I’d just contact the man himself! Call or email Dan or Petra D’Agostino. That’s a perk of owning their gear, they are always willing to help you sort it out. You’re welcome :) https://www.dandagostino.com/contact.php |
Again thank you all for your input. As a neophyte it is still hard to imagine wires, cords and interconnects can make such a significant difference. Or vibration control too, apparently. If you had zip cord, patch cords and freebie rubber power cords then I would say you need to buy better wire. But you said you already have $2k in cables. So yes you can definitely get better. You can just about always get better. But in terms of what you can do for a lot of improvement for the dollar you are really missing the boat on springs. Cost you like $35 for a set of Nobsound to see what I mean. Instead you will let these guys talk you into spending thousands? Oh well.... |
No oh well’s necessary here. I’m willing to learn even when learning costs me unnecessary dollars. I tested the DIY cables of a member and was amazed at how much a difference they made. I’m a believer now as to the effect proper cabling can have on the listening experience. I passed on the DIY cables simply because I tested the Transparent Reference series and since I was going with them on my speaker wires I stayed with them for interconnects, power cords and speaker wires as a package. In addition I am getting their newest gen power conditioner as well. Frankly the DIY’s were more money than the Transparent’s anyway. Since I have a new belief in cabling I will not poo poo the idea that springs are unable to make an equally significant contribution to the totality of the musicality. Once I get my cables in place I’ll turn to that as the final piece. And really at this point what’s a few more bucks even if they don’t succeed in improving the sound. |
