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Which Cable Makes the Biggest Impact?

To all the audiophiles that have tried different power cables, interconnects, and speaker cables, which do you believe makes the biggest impact in your system in order of ranking? If you don't believe that cables/interconnects/pc's make any difference at all, and is all marketing hype and snake oil, you can vote accordingly, but my ONLY request is that you've tried different cables first!

Ok..My ranking:
1. Power cables - most important
2. Interconnects
3. Speaker cable
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joeyboynj
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I think it's where you use the cables first that matters.

1. Treat the source first with the best power cable and interconnect that suits it.
2. Then the power conditioner with the best power cable. 3. Than the preamp with the best interconnect and power cord that suits it.
4. Speaker cables are next.
5. Amplifier last with interconnect and power cord.

This is what I experienced in my system.
joeyboynj
621 posts
 
Sorry Davemitchell, I dont agree and I dont know what system you have heard. I have experimented with cheapo speaker, I/C's and power cables on average equipment and found the expensives ones from certain manufacturers are WAY better. I have also learned that average equipment can sound better that reference equipment with expensive cables in certain situations. That is my experience and to each their own. I'm happy with my findings and my system and that is all that matters to me. I find the most natural and transparent cables sound the best. i.e. Synergistic Tesla.
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