Lifting speaker cables

Yes, IMO, altho the differences are subtle, mostly in tonality. Try it with CD jewelboxes before spending money on anything. I made some from plastic-pipe couplers, 2" I believe; see my system.

Get your ICs, too, off the carpet if any are on.
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I'm sure that you will get some positive responses, but speaking solely for myself, I was unable to detect any difference in sound quality when the cables were placed on "lifters". Maybe my Alpha-Core Goertz cables are less susceptible to "carpet" problems than other brands...

Maybe they make a difference, I don't know. However, I'll ask you to look at the pictures from various audio shows (CES). How many of the mfgr's are using cable lifters when showcasing their equipment? All, some, none, few? I don't know if Dave Wilson uses them at shows, but if he thought it would make his speakers sound better, don't you think he would use them and recommend them for use when you purchased a pair of his speakers? Think of the rooms at CES, can you have more static-inducing foot traffic? Just some questions I have regarding cable lifters.