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Where do cables upgrades have the most impact?

Assuming all existing cables in a system are atleast mid-grade (not junk), which cables/interconnects should be upgrade first and in what order? Where should one start?
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stringreen
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the sound of your system is the sum total of all the pieces.
n80
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As a newbie with very nice cables (but with OEM power cables) there is something I do not understand about power cables. Why does a manufacturer make and sell multi-thousand dollar amps with exotic power supplies but with power cables that are sub par. I just have a hard time getting past that idea.

I've got a Proceed HPA2 amp and when I read about all that goes into its power supply like two transformers (1 per channel) and know what these sold for new I have a hard time understanding why they would send it to you with a power cable that some here suggest would be de facto inferior.

I'm not suggesting that the right power cables can't make a huge difference, but if they can, why don't they come with the unit?
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bdp24
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If you include the tonearm, I would say its internal wire. Especially if you eliminate all the junctures, solder joints, and connectors, creating an uninterrupted run of wire from the cartridge pins to the RCA or XLR plugs. The reason being the output voltage of cartridges is the lowest in the entire system chain.


david_ten
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Why does a manufacturer make and sell multi-thousand dollar amps with exotic power supplies but with power cables that are sub par. I just have a hard time getting past that idea.

Ponder why component manufacturers showcase their products in partnership with any number of aftermarket cable companies?

BTW, you are way past the proverbial 'newbie' status. : )
djones51
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There is nothing to ponder it's basic marketing. 
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