After some experimenting, and end up upgrading my cables, power cables along the way, I can vouch 100% that cable matters. There is no uncertainty about it. Just bear in mind, (a) the more resolving yr system is, the more u will hear the difference. (b) cable range fm say 10 dollars to 5 or 6 figure sum - so beware the pt of diminishing returns to maximise yr spend n get the cable that makes dollar sense vs yr system's total cost. I personally use transparent cable n SR cable. SR fuses are to my liking too. Rgds.