I did a total upgrade back in 2021 and my average is about 28% for all new cabling and tweak stuff. I'm running two amplifiers ( Cary Audio and a pair of Vincent hybrid mono blocks) that I can use a switch designed specifically so that there isn't any feedback to either of the amps that aren't being used. I'm pretty happy with my set up. I do agree that setting a % or a specific $$$ amount isn't a good place to start. Your ears will tell you what is right for you.
What % Of Your System Are Your Cables?
IMO, the “10% rule” for cable expenditure really should be stated as “when you’re building a new system and you have a limited budget, allocate 10% to cables” and I think this is a good idea. But again IMO, this is not necessarily the stopping point. I recently purchased some new cables and I was wondering, hopefully without getting into the cable debate, what percentage of your system do you have invested in cables? No need to go into brands or actual cost, unless you want to. With my new purchase, I would say I’m around 25% depending on whether you count my analog rig as part of the system price, as I did not buy any new cables for the TT, because my TT has captive cables. Probably up to about 30% without the analog. I understand the percentage numbers can be highly deceiving if you bought used. 25% used is probably about 50% of your system price if you bought new. Anyway, just curious to see what you’re doing with cables. Be well.
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