2. cables
  3. 138909-76759

Weakest link?

Hi All- I ask this knowing full well it's an opinion-based question. but... I current have an
- Oppo 105 with Audioquest Makenzie Balanced into
- Marantz 8802a with Audioquest Makenzie balanced out to
- Lexicon RX-7 with Audioquest Slip 14/4 to- Revel Ultima Salon 2
My question here is, If I upgraded the cable between the Oppo and Marantz to say Audioquest Earth, is that upgrade going to impact much since I'm not changing anything after it in the chain?  Weakest link theory and all that....curious what other's have experienced through piecemeal upgrades.
esthlos13
davidpritchard's avatar
davidpritchard
866 posts
 
My approach would be to upgrade your wall outlets to an audio grade outlet, put audio grade fuses in your components, treat your connections with Perfect Path Technologies Total Contact , and buy at least one Perfect Path Technologies Omega E Mat.

You have excellent equipment but the above suggestions will allow your equipment to operate at maximum potential.

The Omega E Mat thread at the miscellaneous forum right here at Audiogon is very helpful.

David Pritchard
hifiman5's avatar
hifiman5
1,826 posts
 
@esthlos13  A BIG +1 for David above.  He is exactly right.  A moderate change in a balanced interconnect pales in comparison to the complete system upgrade the Omega E Mats and Total Contact contact enhancer will give you.

Also, If you put a couple E Mats on the inside of your electrical service door, the performance of all your electric devices will benefit.  Can't believe how great UHD video can look!
Post removed 
esthlos13 OP
90 posts
 
Can someone provide links to the Omega E Mats? Google returned little in results. I'm not clear what any of that is.  Same with audio-grade fuses, not really sure about that.

I'll note I have Shunyata ZR-1 outlets (3 dedicated 20 amp, 30 foot runs from breaker box) as well as Shunyata Viper Zitron power cords.

Thanks!
More to discover