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Which interconnect cable to upgrade first

Hi,  just a hopefully simple question.   I'm considering upgrading my interconnect cable in my digital system which looks like this:

Network Streamer -> Preamp -> Power Amp

If I were to only upgrade one cable, which one should I upgrade first?   The one from source to preamp, or the one from preamp to power amp.   IOW, which will give me bigger bang for the buck.

Any suggestions, opinions, advices, or experiences are appreciated.   Thanks very much.

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thyname
3,107 posts
 

IMO both at the same time. Getting a new one, while still keeping the old one in the chain will likely not reveal much on the new cable. Just my two cents

ghdprentice
7,222 posts
 

I would do streamer first, then preamp. 

mrklas
441 posts
 

I upgraded my interconnects starting the source to preamp and then, the preamp to amp.  My rationale was minimize signal loss as close to the source as possible.

I upgraded to Kimber Kable  - Kimber sells trade-in and demos on eBay and are easy to deal with.

 

soix
9,730 posts
 

What improvements and sound characteristics are you looking for?

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xcool OP
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looking for better soundstage and a tiny bit warmer sound without top end harshness.

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