I've just realized how cables are very important to allow your other equipment to sound it's best. Wish I had put more investment in IC and speaker cables from the onset. They provide the most change/improvement per dollar imo.
The "try it and see" people get scorched by the "well, once you spend the money you have to believe it"
I see that argument too and it seems quite illogical since many if not most offer a 30 - 60 day return. If they want to KNOW whether cables makes a difference, then take the 30 day challenge. Under the return policy there is no obligation to like it. Send it back. But logical procedure and curiosity both are in short supply.
@artemus_5 , +1, My dealer, Audioconnection, sold me the AQ Thunders. He said if I didn't like them, I could send them back. Don't get me started on the William Tell speaker cables... Bob
And/Or, support a good local audio dealer who allows you to take take cables home and try them for 30 days. If not, find another dealer. It sure eliminates all the guessing and wonder.
Best thing I ever did long ago. With first hand experience the difference was undeniable. Once you hear the benefits and "know"when its better, be prepared to get the wallet out.
It is possible to have an unexciting result, especially if you are cheap about it, i.e. choose an inexpensive 14 AWG power cord. Put enough money into it to get a nice result. Try for at least 12 AWG, and buy two, not one. Changing two is almost always easily heard.
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