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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
mitch2
3,969 posts
 
Any suggestions on how to try many without dropping a bundle and ending up with 12 sets of cables?
Nope, sorry but 12 sets is the established minimum, with each successive set more expensive than the previous set. Don't plan on buying a new car until you have it figured out. Good luck.
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
Now play nice stickman; no need for nasties.

There's plenty of room in the sandbox.
ekurilla OP
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(lol) Thanks Mitch2 ... I'll stop my whining and get on with it
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stickman451
553 posts
 
I am being nice! ;) I too have struggled as of late with the whole cable thing... I hear differences with different cables when I try them in my rig but the cost just seems a tab bit crazy at times...

I think with cables more than any other 'component' buyer beware is advice well taken.
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