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What do audiophiles want from a cable?

What should a high quality interconnect or speaker cable do to the sound of a system? Make it more transparent? Improve the sound stage and focus? Soften unpleasant highs? Tighten the base? Bring out the mids?

To me, a good cable should reveal more of what is on the recording and more of the true nature of my components. So when trying new cables, I look for more detail and accuracy without becoming cold and clinical. This seems logical, and yet after reading reviews and trying a few of the cables in the reviews, I find that the cables that have received glowing endorsements are not especially transparent or revealing. They modify the sound, but they don’t take me where I want to go. I wonder if the reason I don’t hear what the reviewer heard is that I don’t know what to listen for. Am I too focused on cable accuracy and resolution, and not enough on actual sound quality? Or is it just a case of no two systems sounding alike so why trust a review anyway? Thanks.
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dlcockrum
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Ouch Randy! Perhaps you are better suited by other forums, but please don’t tell them that we sent you.

Best to you Randy,
Dave
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waxwaves
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randy-11,

Audiodom already has enough audio cheapskates.

Amen dlcockrum.  Love it

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andy-11 comes from a long line of internet trolls. His father and grandfather were internet trolls. In fact randy-11 is the 5th generation of internet trolls in his family.

@jmcgrogan2  , this family is reproducing at an alarming rate and Randy must be like 6-7 years old.  He's a young troll, he's got many years of trolling ahead.  Hey, speaking of trolling, I'm going to Fontana Lake to catch some smallmouth.  I'll return to this madness on Monday, I'm sure I can't resist.

Hey what did you think of the Acoustic Zen Satori Shotgun speaker cable John??  I'm very interested to hear your and anyone else's impressions of Satori as I just picked up a pair!
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Hey what did you think of the Acoustic Zen Satori Shotgun speaker cable John??

Hi Adam,
I liked the Satori Shotgun cables, a good value cable. Reminds me a bit of the Purist Audio sound, full, warm, musical, great 3-D sound-stage, only less expensive.
For my tastes it is a bit too warm though. I prefer the AZ Absolute, still has powerful bass and large sound-stage, but offers a bit more resolution.

Let me know what you think of them.

Cheers,
John
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waxwaves
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Randy, everyday of my life is a listening test.  Go way!

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waxwaves
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Thanks John, always good to hear your thoughts on cables and gear.  You've been a good guide for me(and others I'm sure) in the search for audio satisfaction over the years.  It doesn't surprise me that you have used the AZ Absolute cables as well! Lol. I'll do my best to tell you what I think of the AZ Satori after these thick, heavy, meaty bastards burn in.

You know, this forum can be a very valuable resource for all types of audio enthusiasts and music lovers.   These cable threads always draw a troll or two, but we the people will go on!  We will always hurdle the trolls and side step the whiny dribble and angry droppings they leave behind.  Sweeeewwwww.
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