Do you consider cables to be a "component" of your system?


Meaning, do you think that cabling (AC/InterConnects/SpeakerWire) should be considered a component that is integral to your system?

I have probably as much money in cabling and fuses as I do in most of my components (if not more).

Please, please, PLEASE don't tell me that cables don't make a difference. I disagree and there's nothing you can say or do that will change my mind, so save it for another thread, please.

I just wondered if you had to recommend a set up to someone (who wanted a nice stereo), would you consider cabling to be essential in your build price and your recommendations? If so, would you consider the cost of the cables to be on par with the cost of a component?

 

 

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Cables can be a tool to pinpoint weaknesses in your system. They can be more than a component - they can be a tool to perfect your setup.

I get it just like water witching except using a piece of wire, will 12 gauge Romax work ? Lol

 

Cheers 

I think Romax is more commonly found in sex shops , there is however a type of sheathed electrical wire rated for residential applications called Romex and yes one could use it as speaker wire.

Oops that’s what you get when you Siri auto text and don’t check…lazy. Did use it back in a day, looks bad hard to work with glad I grew up finances to boot. 

 

 

@mitch2 Nice system. That is a big commitment to SRA  isolation platforms. I have one under my turntable. Made a very definite and important improvement.