Multi-Channel Interconnects SACD

WRT your question about snake vs. individual cables, if set up properly individual cables will sound better, grouping the 6 channels together and colouring coding them is all about convenience. I own the sony xa777es and run it two channel, however, the dealer I bought it from had it set up in two rooms, one with multi-channel and one for two channel. The set-up in the multi-channel room did not utilize high end cables, however, the rest of the equipment was very expensive, I questioned their choice of cables. The response was that because of the nature of multi-channel: being enveloped in sound, the cables are not as critical as with 2 channel because of all the addition information. For the cables to make that much of a difference because of all the variables associated with multi-channel, one would have to have a virtually perfect listening room and a perfect listening position to notice a difference. Although these were the opinions of the store, I felt I should pass them on as I agree with their assessment.

As I mull this over in my mind, I am dealing with several conflicting goals and considerations. On the one hand, I'd like to avoid making my already somewhat untidy cabling even more unsightly (to the extent possible). However, I am interested in hearing how multi-channel SACD compares to 2-channel redbook or 2-channel SACD, and to this end, I should give multi-channel a "fighting chance" by allowing as good of analog connections as I can. Of course, when you are talking about a $1,000.00 player, it can get a bit ridiculous to pay for 6 channels of top notch interconnects.

I have read some fairly good reviews of the Cobalt Cable, but they seem to mostly come from sources that don't seem to do a lot of high end cable testing. I may try to dig up the Stereophile Archives for their reviews of the Harmonic Technology and RS Cables products.

I must say, that at this point in time, the separate pairs might be a bit more attractive, despite the potential for a more "messy" cable setup. Three pairs of Kimer Kable Hero are looking pretty attractive as well.

Tom.

Actually on mine I run High end cables on the front two channels , mid end on the surrounds, and low end on the center and sub. Only because this is what I had available.
Recently for the first time I listened to the DVD player do normal Dolby Digital Surround, usually I use the processor, and noticed the processor sounded "better" . I concluded that it was the inferior cables of the surrounds etc. on the multi channel input. whether you want to spend $4-500.00 3 times on three sets of interconnects is a personal choice. For me , Im just concerned the 2 channel is precise.

Verastarr has an auction for demo 5.1/6 cable braid which has 5 days to go. If you haven't purchased yet this may be a good opportunity.
Don

Thanks for the heads up! I have placed a bid!

Tom.