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Would my system benefit from cable upgrades?

Hi All,

So I am wondering if my system may benefit from Cable Upgrades.

I consider my system to be very entry level

I have the following main components:

- Vincent SV-500

- Martin Login Motion 40 Speakers

- Mo-Fi Studio Desk TT

- Technics SL-G700 SACD Player

- Questyle DAC

- Jolida JD 9 II Phone Pre-Amo

As for power connections, I have a IsoTek Sirius EVO 3 Power Strip and entry level AudioQuest Speaker Cables and Power Cables.

The interconnects at the moment are pretty generic.

 

I am thinking about starting with the Speaker Cables and at least the Power Cable for the Amp to upgrade to something more substantial.

But also wondering if it would really be a benefit to my system or would I need to upgrade to much better components for cables to matter?

If I start dropping a few thousand on all the cables (speaker, power and interconnects) I wonder if I would experience a difference?

Just wanted to get opinions.

Thanks

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decooney
1,992 posts
 

For your first pairs of cables you buy, recommending you start with decent OFC interconnects (ICs) for the primary source you listen to the most; first. Particularly with the Vincent integrated amplifier you have. Note: I tested the same ML40s you have in my home theater, and they are sensitive to better spkr cables, particularly with the grain or smoothness coming out of the AMT. Recommend locating good used ICs and Spkr cables starting out, can be a better value and result for less $.      

 

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jay73 OP
219 posts
 

Thanks for all the advice, I will look into these options.

tsushima1
1,165 posts
 

@jay73 

It would help were you to give an indication of your budget … 

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jay73 OP
219 posts
 

You're right. I would say on budget for cables: $2k to $3K

riley804
1,224 posts
 

i would improve room acoustics and dedicated ac lines before doing any cable upgrades.              when you get those things taken care of, then you could look into different cables.

 

treat the room first.....

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