My system....what and how will cabling impact?


Stereo Equipment


I know that not proving enough info is troubling so here is my complete list for my system.

All in around 100k.


Wilson Audio Sasha DAW

D’Agostino Integrated Amp

Clear Audio Ovation w/ 9” tracer tone arm

Clear Audio Concerto V2 MC cartridge

DCS Bartok DAC

VTL 6.5 phono pre amp (used w less then 50 hours of use)

HRS RXR Maple rack w/ isolation shelves

Transparent Music link and music wave cabling.



The room is strangely laid out. First, high cathedral ceilings with several peaks for sounds to bounce around. Second not too wide from speaker fronts to my ears but long. Approximately 25’ X 50’. From speaker fronts to my ears maybe 15. Speakers are positioned close to back wall and I am sitting on a sofa that places me about 2 feet in front of the front wall which is comprised of windows.


Now onto my first impressions. It sounds fantastic. Very warm, melodic, clean, rich and juicy are a few adjectives that come to mind. The TT sounds as good or perhaps at times better than the DAC. The soundstage is fairly wide given the limited space between my ears and the speakers.


Now onto my question. I have spent around $2,000 for cabling. I am figuring that those are what many of you would consider basic cabling. I see folks spending much much more for cabling. What does investing in high end cabling buy you? How does it effect the final outcome? Will the sound be richer and more realistic? What high end cables are recommended for the system I have? How much should one expect to spend for cables for the system I have assembled?


Thanks for your input.


lawmnsuu
@lawmnsuu - Ha, gotcha. I only have experience with Audioquest cabling and power filters, so my opinion would be slightly biased. Safe travels on your audio cable quest.
Hi OP @lawmnsuu : you are in a good spot. You have built a great system, in a big room, figuring out best matched cables is a fun and rewarding experimentation.

As others have mentioned, you will have to try for yourself and see best match for your components, and most importantly, for your ears. Other people’s opinion, including mine below, is just their own preference, for their ears and their gear. So take them with a grain of salt.

My recommendation for you is to start with foundation, power. See if you can trial a Shunyata Everest power conditioner, and some Shunyata v2 power cords, preferably Sigma v2 NR (and XC for Everest).


I have found cables to be system dependent, so the Audioquest cables that I use for my system may not work as well as yours.
Given that you have Wilson and D'Agostino, I would try to find other owners with similar equipment in order to get the best advice.
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