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Interconnects:Dazed and Confused

I am fairly new to the high end audio world. I am switching from an integrated amp to separates, so I am in the market for new interconnects. I have been reading reviews by professionals, and cable threads on audiogon and audio asylum.
I would appreciate some comments from those more experienced than I.
I read reviews and comments about IC’s that cost under $900 made by Shunyata, Luminous, TG Audio and others and people rave about them. I then read about IC’s that cost between $3,000-$10,000 made by Nordost, Jena Labs and others and people rave about them.
I have not had the pleasure of auditioning a $5,000 IC. I am wondering if the people who rave about the less expensive IC’s got a chance to try several of the high price models would they be willing to go back to their lower priced cables if cost were no object; or would they hear such a difference that they could never go back?
I know everything is system dependent, but I guess I am wondering if a $500 interconnect could be just as satisfying as a $5,000 one. Does a great review for a $500 IC mean for this money this is great or does it mean I don’t want a Jena Labs Pathfinder ($6,000) this is it as far as sound is concerned?
Thanks for your thoughts
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audioengr
3,282 posts
 
Dealer? Why does this matter? Essential audio is not advertising here. IMO, it's really charitable that dealers are willing to share their wisdom with us....
rcrump
427 posts
 
Yes, have the Vollenweider and they spliced in the cuts of squirrels, dogs etc...One disc is reversed phase and the other is normal phase as I recall...After the Dance is a test for low level resolution, nothing more......

Essentialaudio, I couldn't agree more.......Guess you must be old fashioned as well......
unsound
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Audioengr, I agree that is good that dealers are willing to share their wisdom, but, the contents of Essentialaudio's post certainly could be considerd compromised by the fact that it portrays a recommendation (regardless of its merits) that profits his chosen profession. All I ask for is a disclaimer. I welcome the contribution.
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jayctoy
4,259 posts
 
Essentialaudio is big on audition,I agree Brian audition
is a must.Brian is not a dealer of who will push his
product to you, but he will tell you whats important.
I talked to him, 3 days ago.You will like him, if you
talked to Him.Maybe if He is recommending his product
He should mention He is a dealer, in this case He is not.
IMHO.
unsound
7,344 posts
 
Jayctoy, maybe it's me, but, I think he's recommending more than auditioning, he's recommending a manner of doing business. The manner of which, might be profitable to his type of business. Geesh, I'm not attacking the man. I'm not suggesting that he is being duplicitas. Heck, I haven't even disagreed with him. I'm merely suggesting that considering the nature of this forum, perhaps we should all divulge anything that might be PERCEIVED as having an alternate agenda. Doing so, goes a long way to negate any suspicions of impropriety and maintaining the integrity of this forum. Let me be very clear about this, I have no axe to grind with Essentialaudio, and welcome his and other professionals contributions.
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