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I bought some 99.9 % pure silver speaker cables. I read the reviews before investing in them and they talked about how they seem brighter and most felt it was because of the lack of noise and more imagining. Some didn't care for the new sound but most loved what it did. I really liked the change so much I bought some to go from my preamp to my mono block tube amps. That sounded even better. So what the heck I bought more to use from a phono amp to my pre amp and then some silver phono cables. Every time I added them into my system it sounded better and better. So here is my question, The Silver in the cables according to the reviews are superior because they conduct electricity better than copper and have a lower impedance if my memory serves me correctly. What happens to the signal when it meets copper wiring in speakers or other gear? Should all the wire be replaced anywhere it can be and will it continue to sound better? 

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livingwellinco OP
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In my  main system I have a Mcintosch c28, VTL 240 deluxe mono blocks, Oracle delphi turntable with a signet arm, Thorens td 160 with a syntec S200 arm and to many cartridges to list. I use a furman 15amp power conditioner and a ps labs ultimate outlet (I would highly recommend). Not a lambo but not a mazda either. Its all vintage gear like me pretty much. 

erik_squires
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OP:  No offense was intended.  Just pointing out that if you are working that hard to increase performance maybe what you need is different gear.

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livingwellinco OP
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None taken. I was going to list the equipment in the first post so people knew what I had. I like to tinker. Always have no matter what my obsession is at the moment. Keeps my mind occupied and off work. My escape. 

soix
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Yeah, I was just laughing at the comment, not that it had anything to do with your system.  So, looks like you’re 100% vinyl?  Any thoughts on streaming?

overthemoon
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Interesting question. 
 

I don’t know. And for what it’s worth, I experimented with changing speaker cables first then ICs then power. It made a difference and the only silver I have is my ICs - Kimber Kable KTCG. 
 

Each change was dramatic - and I bought used and demo after I heard the speaker cable difference.

 

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