How to choose cables for my system


Hello all I would need advice on cables for my system. I just bought today a pair of B&W 803d that will work with a MC252 and a MX130 (both McIntosh came as gift-am a lucky guy!). I have no cables for the speakers, nor to connect the Mcs and the cd player (a veteran Yamaha CDX 1060). Am also new to the US so kindly help me make the system play. Would like to contain costs at reasonable levels/beginner. Am listening jazz, reggae, classical and any other good stuff.
Many thanks in advance for your suggestions and best wishes
Massimo
massimo717
I would suggest DiMarzio M-path interconnects and Super M-path speaker cables. You can find them on Headphone.com and on DiMarzio website though I am not sure that he sells directly. That's under $1000 for all cables. They are very good, I use M-path interconnect.
There are also much cheaper cables sold here on Audiogon: Anti-Cables, JW Audio, Mogami and others.
DiMarzio cables are made mostly for professional applications and should work well with just about any equipment and speakers.
Just remember that you don't want cables to be longer than needed. You might also want to try some aftermarket power cords.
Yes you can try pro audio speaker cables and inerconnects for the start.Let say "van damme",if you want more bass and more power choose thicker cable and interconnects
I would suggest going to Radio Shack / Best Buy or similar to get low cost cables and interconnects to get you started playing music. Listen for a while (weeks) and then look here on the 'gon for used cables and interconnects within your budget. Listen and keep if you like, resell with little or no loss if you don't.