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Well I read some reviews about the new High Fidelity cables that were designed by the former owner of Virtual Dynamics. They seem to be using magnets as their claim to fame in their design.

I happened to have some rod type axially magnets that were about 3/8" in diameter and about 1" long. I installed 2 of them near the end of my speaker cables near the speakers. 2 sets are needed for each speaker wire left and right).They are installed so that the magnetism is pulling through the cable.

It is quite interesting, but I would like some others to try this and share their opinions before I comment.

I also added a set at the Amp end.These magnets cost about $3.39 each and you will need at least 4 of them or 8 if you want to try them also at the Amp end.

I bought mine from http://www.amazingmagnets.com/show-fractional-r1000c.aspx

Make sure you select USPS for about $4.95 shipping otherwise you will end up paying for UPS at about $13 for shipping.
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mechans
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Oz if it didn't work well why ask us to try it! Oh Ah I get it Ok Ok!
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marakanetz
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these magnets are especially good if you have a tube amp with output transformers. you should place them closer to the magnetic circuit to increase the level of distortion.
audiophiles love colored sound and that's exactly what magnet would do.
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ozzy OP
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I guess what I am trying to do is to get more people to try it. Because, the magnets definitely do something, but I’m not sure why?
With only the magnets at the speaker end it does sound like an improvement. Adding the extra magnets at the amp perhaps changes the sound too much.
At this point, I can't say if it’s an improvement in sound, but it sure is different.
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