JMacMan
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drummerman said:I'll probably get some stick for the following but hey ...
So you've saved for a couple of years and have been eating nothing but canned beans. Finally that new shiney, lovely system sits comfortably in your living room.
Are you going to buy the cheap looking copper speaker cable (and interconnects) you can buy everywhere and which, to some, is as good as a thousand pounds worth of wire or will you spend a little more for the admittedly often obscure benefits of 'better' materials?
The way I look at it is that after spending £'s on a system which pleases my ears as well as eyes (we shop and probably listen with both) I dont want £2/meter cabling hanging out the back of my system, regardless of measurements. I will know 'its there' and the question of whether a cable which is featured in full spread pages of magazines really would improve anything would probably nag me for a long time.
Apart from looks (and lets face it, most of us have 'some' exposed cables even with the most elaborate channeling/hiding as I can attest with my cyrus and matching hark rack with careful cabling) I want something that has had a little bit of thought going into it, be that dielectrics, conductors, colour or even the companies accountants view regarding profits. Sorry but Maplins 'best' just will not do (I haven't looked at their web site, some bright spark will probably point out that they now stock Nordost or similar ...).
Bottom line, nothing wrong imho with spending a little bit on cables even if the benefits are more perceived than proven. After all, the have been quite a few drug tests where placebo effects have given thought to the power of mind ... .
My advise; Don't go overboard but spend commensurate with the rest of your system and peace of mind will probably set in more easily.
regards
One of the benefits of buying a one make system, and preferably active, is that you don't generally have those kind of audiphile concerns come knocking at the door of ones subconsiousness.
I understand completely where you're coming from, but having been there and done that, with respect it's not a place where I'd like to go again.
Too much concern about the system 'tuning', and not enough about the music - at least that was my experience with my last Naim separates system.
Having made the jump to a fully active B&O AV system, for me personally, my only regret is that I didn't do it several decades ago, instead of wasting time, as a music lover first and an person interested in quality HiFi kit second, faffing about with mix and match seperates.
Having said that, I respect that mixing and matching is an aspect of the hobby that many enjoy - and why not - one can do a lot worse things in life as regards hobbies.
For me though, I'm more interested in the end result which is the music, than letting the kit get in the way, by having to think about it all the time.
I just want a system that gets out of the way and lets me enjoy the music - which I finally have - and I could not be happier to be honest!
As I say, I appreciate where you're coming from though and respect it, but suggest you may find an active system from the increasing choice becoming available, to be something to pursue in the future perhaps if you're looking for a set and forget HIFi/AV entertainment solution.
Best Regards
JMac