ralphpnj;685042 Wrote: > Sure cables have an effect but how great is their effect? For example > should concerns about cable outweigh concerns about component > matching? > > I believe that steveinaz was onto something with this post: > http://forums.slimdevices.com/showpost.php?p=684703&postcount=141
Thank you for the positive comment. I think the law of diminishing returns is applicable with cables--as with anything else. For me, personally, there's just so much I will spend on cable "technology" as my personal beliefs and experiences have shown that it doesn't take as much money as I thought. I think you have to be reasonable in your purchase---you wouldn't build a $45,000 pool in the backyard of a $100,000 home (at least I hope not). Same with cables. My system is very modest, cost wise, coming in around $6500; so there's no way I'm spending more on cables, than the cost of the connected component--regardless of manufacture claims. I've heard enough high-end cables/dacs/ and other items to know, there just isn't much gain there after you hit the sweet spot. Certain cables, I think our focus needs to shift. Digital coaxials for instance. I think (IMO) with dig cables, specs are far more important than exotic materials---where with analog IC's, sometimes certain topologies/materials can swing the tonal character more. With digital, you're wanting to ensure signal integrity---first and foremost--as most of your tonal character will be the source of the analog section following the DAC's. -- steveinaz - transport: squeezebox touch / ci audio ps - dac: benchmark dac/pre - linestage: placette passive - power amplifier: parasound hca-1500a - speakers: fritz speakers carbon 7 monitor - cables: kimber hero/8tc v.2, belden 1694a ------------------------------------------------------------------------ steveinaz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=34707 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=93111 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
