Which cable has most impact - IC, Spkr., power?

04-04-09: Jmcgrogan2
This is a common topic in these forums, and one with no absolute answer.

04-06-09: Joc3021
As the thread originator.....I'm still searching for an answer. Maybe this question is so system dependent that there is no definitive right answer, but it seems to me there should be.

I hate to say I told you so.......but I told you so. As in almost all audio related questions, there is no definitive answer. Probably because this whole hobby is so subjective.
If you're looking for definitive answers, you're in the wrong hobby. Don't bother with wine's, scotch's, or food either, as they also are all personal tastes related.

Try astronomy or physics as a hobby....you'll find more definitive answers.

Cheers,
John

I would think IC to source equipment would make the most differace BUT not if all your other cables were of low quality. Then I would think any one of them.

My last thought on this because it probably is one of those questions where there really is no definitive "answer." Shadorne's post makes a lot of sense to me and I have long been aware of all the pitfalls he cites and how they can impact on a cable's performance and "sound." However, in a system that doesn't suffer from any of the deficiencies he lists (I don't think mine does) it still seems to me that there should be a rule of thumb on which cable is most impactful in terms of asserting its "sound" in the overall context of a system. Oh well, another forever open question...

Ok, everyone is right.....
Remember..Your system is only as good as your weakest link !!!!
They are all important, ic's, power, & speaker c's. Don't
let anyone tell you your cables don't make a difference because they do.
Yes, many different flavors & prices. Find the ones that work well to your tastes & your system. If you feel ic's to start, go from there. I feel the synergy is important.

I think, the Amp-Speaker wire has to do a job for 2 tasks:
To deliver current and to handle the feedback from the chassis.
All other cables do the transport in 1 direction only.
Probably one reason why most experiiences agree with Speaker cable.