Cables more hype than value?

05-19-13: Mresseguie

I just started (okay, restarted) this hobby after a 25 year hiatus. I just upgraded my stock power cable (looks just like a computer power cable) to a Shunyata Venom 3.

I can hear a big difference.

Oh-oh......Alice has just fallen down the rabbit hole! Buckle up for a long, strange trip! LOL!

In all seriousness, I find it interesting that a power cord started this process for you. For most, myself included, finding changes in cables comes first, followed by experimenting with power cords. I concur that power cords are a trip unto themselves....welcome to Wonderland!! LOL!!

Hello. I thank you for the welcome.

The upgrade bug bit me a few months ago when I noticed a gentleman was offering to sell his Simaudio i3.3 Amplifier here on Agon. He was kind enough to sell it to me. I love it! That amp (even with an ordinary power cord) made my speakers sing!

Now I'm thinking of upgrading to better, more 'appropriate' speakers.

My wife and son already give me strange looks when I tell them about this or that piece of audio gear.

;-)

05-21-13: Mresseguie
My wife and son already give me strange looks when I tell them about this or that piece of audio gear.

;-)

Don't worry.....you'll get used to those looks, and it won't bother you anymore. LOL!!

Funny looks now, but eventually the look of surprise and excitement will be on their faces when they hear the stereo! Have fun!

LOL!, I totally agree with jmcmcgrogan2, waxwaves, The excitement will be on their faces!, lucky for me my wife does not give me those looks!, She looks at me with intensapation of whats getting ready to happen!cheers!