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DO CABLES REALLY MATTER?

Yes they do.  I’m not here to advocate for any particular brand but I’ve heard a lot and they do matter. High Fidelity reveal cables, Kubala Sosna Elation and Clarity Cable Natural. I’m having a listening session where all of them is doing a great job. I’ve had cables that were cheaper in my system but a nicely priced cable that matches your system is a must.  I’m not here to argue what I’m not hearing because I have a pretty good ear.  I’m enjoying these three brands today and each is presenting the music differently but very nicely. Those who say cables don’t matter. Get your ears checked.  I have a system that’s worth about 30 to 35k retail.  Now all of these brands are above 1k and up but they really are performing! What are your thoughts. 
calvinj
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mach12
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DO CABLES REALLY MATTER?

Yes, it does.  But the PROBLEM is that it matters NOT THAT MUCH in overall music listening experience.  It provides WORST ROI for any upgrade in your overall hifi system.  CABLES that cost over a few hundred bucks are NOT the first upgrade, but it should be the LAST UPGRADE if you can afford and have Sound Sommelier Level of Golden Ear, which is RARE. 

What provides EVEN WORSE ROI is investing in Digital Transport Cable such as USB or Optical.  Again, after you upgrade everything else and analog cables, then you want to upgrade the digital cables, the VERY LAST.

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geoffkait
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Ah, the timeless 1s and 0s argument against digital cables. Brilliant!
glupson
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mach12,

You are a brave man. Even mentioning digital may be a step too far in some circles.
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geoffkait
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Oh, goodie! Another subject glupson will attempt to facilitate. 
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jafreeman
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The question is too embarrassing to even ask---like asking if good tires really matter.  
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