Upgrading

Generally speaking, agree with power cords first approach. In other words, first thing to do is to improve power supplies, if possible. I would do speaker cables last unless what you currently have is just substandard junk.

Power cords, Interconnects, then speaker cables is my recommendation.

Try to get a full loom going if you can swing it. (Avoid "Cable Stew" of all different mixed/matched brand names/types. Though I admittedly have a couple of different PC’s in my setup at the current time.)

Used Cables on the ’net are good folks, and I highly recommend them.

Unless cable vendors are intentionally screwing with frequency response requiring another of their cables to fix the other ones, then a full loom is not supportable by any logic.

Ever notice how the cable deniers almost never have their systems listed?

Ever wonder why that is?

@theaudioamp , yes it makes sense.

If you run with the premise that cables DO make a difference (and I can assure you they do in my system. It’s easily demonstrable....), matching manufacturers that take the time to R&D their products and design them to work well with each other makes perfect sense.

If you don’t agree, fine, but there’s a reason companies have different levels of cables. And it’s not necessarily because the more expensive ones are prettier. It’s because they work well and sound good together. 

Happy listening!

Ever notice how the cable deniers almost never have their systems listed?

Ever wonder why that is?

No I did not notice, because I go on the intelligence of their words. However, now that you mention it, have you ever noticed that cable pushers always have a ton of expensive equipment in a nasty (by acoustical standards) room. I guess they have no money left to spend on what is important?

I also did notice that you did not provide any reasoning why a particular vendors cables would work better with other cables from the same vendor. Your answer was non answer. Please explain in detail, using a written example if possible.