Cable Influences: IC SpeakerCables Power Cord?


I recently upgraded my speaker cables from Audioquest Slate biwire to Acoustic Zen Hologram II biwire. (one of the audiogoner's favorites) in search of hugh increase in transpareny. ($200 cable to $1100 cable). The improvements are mainly in the following area: speed, tiny details and a more extended treble. I started hearing nuances in the background and instrument that I have not noticed before. Each individual instrument is more distinct and the treble has more snap. Remarkably, the overall presentation & tonal balance of the music did not change at all. I feel that this is a small step forward but probably not worth $600 (used). Does interconnects exert a bigger influence generally and power cables are even less significant? I know this is system dependent but I am asking this if this is generally true?
Sys:
Ayre CX-7 CDP
Kimber Silver Streak IC
Cary SLP 308 Pre-amp
Nordost Red Dawn IC
Audio Research VS 110
B&W Signature 805s
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Showing 1 response by twl

Well, the first thing is that you need the best power supply you can get, so power cables would be very important. Then if you follow the signal path, the order of importance will follow it. That is the way I've attacked it.

I've used the Sonoran Plateau cables throughout my system to very good effect. They are not only great audio cables, but they have a design that eliminates the effects of vibrations on the cables, so that the sound is additionally improved. This improvement is alot like the sonic benefits you get when you put good Audiopoints under your equipment. With the Sonoran cables, you get both benefits at the same time. I found these to be a very worthwhile investment.