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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. 
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nonoise
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Can we also add, The Walking Cable Dead Thread? 😄
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kqvkq9
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Yes, yes, it so often comes back to that. The cables don't make a difference in your system because you can't afford an expensive system  like mine!Honestly, isn't it always that argument or "your ears just aren't cultured enough" .

I go back to the old Gold Ends cables in about 1970. The deal was that low capacitance between the preamp and power amp was the big deal. I've never heard any difference at any time in reasonably constructed cables.
Now it's fine if you want to spend your money that way. Please though,
none of the above arguments that are basically a put down of those that aren't capable of hearing the difference either because of poverty or lack of sophistication.
An active imagination is a good thing. Self delusion, not so much.
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I propose ArgueOn as a companion forum to AudioGon.


@david_ten 

Brilliant. 


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kqvkq9
I’ve never heard any difference at any time in reasonably constructed cables.

>>>>Hey, that’s the way it goes sometime. Have you considered ear candling? 🕯
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