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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
calvinj OP
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Not not a one way conversation. I’m in this hobby to enjoy the music. I listen to people’s thoughts. This ain’t debate class for me. I talk and debate for a living.  I know they make a difference and they matter. I honestly don’t read the super long thesis questions. No disrespect. I just don’t think you have good hearing. So for me to respond is pointless 
prof
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Ah, the classic "calm down" reply. "Why you so mad bruh"?

Baiting or silly replies are hardly reasons to get upset; I just point them out for what they are, and note they are relevant for claims that it’s the skeptics looking to tweak noses, not the other way around ;-)

No need for apologies taras22. We don’t all need to write dissertations in a comment section. (As I’m accused...somewhat rightly...of doing).

Nice to make the acquaintance of someone else doing more-or-less what I do! I’m off to make more sausage...

Cheers,


calvinj OP
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Not trying to be dismissive or anything. I have heard the top systems and cables in the country. Vintage audio and today’s high fi is really different. I’ve spent years listening, trying and review gear and cables. So I have my opinion and you have yours. 
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geoffkait
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I’m not trying to start a fight 🥊 or show anyone up, but honestly, if you’re not on board the whole directionality train 🚂 shame on you. I’m talking about controlling the whole manufacturing process to ensure that directionality of wire is accounted for in the final product. Controlled for directionality, folks - all cables, interconnects, speaker cables, digital cable but more recently power cords and HDMI cables and probably Ethernet cables, too. If Audioquest sells top tier Ethernet cables the chances are good they’re controlled for directionality, like their top tier cables, HDMI cables and power cords. I’m not just talking here. I’ve got the AQ Carbon HDMI Cable. Controlled for Directionality. Accept no substitutes. Too bad all wires are controlled for directionality. It ain’t that difficult. To sum up, if you’re a cable skeptic you’re probably living in the 1980s and don’t know it. 
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