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Cables ... what's up with them?

Can't quite come to terms with spending significant amounts on cables / interconnects. Looking for moderately priced IC's, I came across Phantom Cables (at infinitecables.com; $100 for 3 ICs). Figured had to sound better than the stuff that came with the cable box and DVR I bought. A marked downgrade in audio enjoyment transpired. Which is true?

Better cables revealed weaknesses elsewhere in the system?
Have to spend WAY more to get real improvement?
I have gritty tastes

Right now I'm sold on the crap that came with the cable box

Ed
ekurilla
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jadem6
1,074 posts
 
I think you were able to prove to yourself that cables do effect the sound. In your case for the worse, but this should be taken as a signal to you that cables can change your sound.

I do not believe you need to spend huge amounts to get a better sound. Read the threads here, there are many good companies that provide good results for a small investment.
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
Cable discussions are without a doubt Audiogon's most entertaining threads.

Pass the popcorn...........
tycobb
26 posts
 
crutchfield has monster m650i on sale right now. Great middle of the road cable. Price is even better. So does e bay I just got a pair 22.00. Yep here we go again or you could by direct from china and really get a great pair at an even better price. Got my eye on a pair of Audioquest Niagra's right now. 2m rca 75v DBS $260.00 Can you believe that?
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
educate your ear by auditioning different types of cables. that is, listen to copper,silver and gold-based cables. losten to cables with different dielectrics and of course the connectors will vary too.

the problem is there are many variables and it is impossible to predict how a cable will perform in a given system.

however, the learning experience is worth it.
ekurilla OP
9 posts
 
Thanks, guys! And so it begins ...

Any suggestions on how to try many without dropping a bundle and ending up with 12 sets of cables?

Ed
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