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My system....what and how will cabling impact?

Stereo Equipment


I know that not proving enough info is troubling so here is my complete list for my system.

All in around 100k.


Wilson Audio Sasha DAW

D’Agostino Integrated Amp

Clear Audio Ovation w/ 9” tracer tone arm

Clear Audio Concerto V2 MC cartridge

DCS Bartok DAC

VTL 6.5 phono pre amp (used w less then 50 hours of use)

HRS RXR Maple rack w/ isolation shelves

Transparent Music link and music wave cabling.



The room is strangely laid out. First, high cathedral ceilings with several peaks for sounds to bounce around. Second not too wide from speaker fronts to my ears but long. Approximately 25’ X 50’. From speaker fronts to my ears maybe 15. Speakers are positioned close to back wall and I am sitting on a sofa that places me about 2 feet in front of the front wall which is comprised of windows.


Now onto my first impressions. It sounds fantastic. Very warm, melodic, clean, rich and juicy are a few adjectives that come to mind. The TT sounds as good or perhaps at times better than the DAC. The soundstage is fairly wide given the limited space between my ears and the speakers.


Now onto my question. I have spent around $2,000 for cabling. I am figuring that those are what many of you would consider basic cabling. I see folks spending much much more for cabling. What does investing in high end cabling buy you? How does it effect the final outcome? Will the sound be richer and more realistic? What high end cables are recommended for the system I have? How much should one expect to spend for cables for the system I have assembled?


Thanks for your input.


lawmnsuu
lawmnsuu OP
11 posts
 
Again thank you all for your input. As a neophyte it is still hard to imagine wires, cords and interconnects can make such a significant difference. At first I told the company that sold me the equipment no way will I spend significant money on wires. The last system I put together in the 70’s/80’s I used monster cable. After listening to all of you I will make the investment. I now expect I’ll hear a difference. I hope that’s not causing me to have expectations and bias. We will see next week when I begin this process. I of course will report back my impressions.
Dean
fratbob
4 posts
 
Good luck on your journey! I moved up from the Transparent Music Wave interconnects and speaker cables to the Gen-5 series and am very pleased.
The improvement was not subtle.
Regards,
Bob
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coltrane1
679 posts
 
I’ve never understood spending crazy $ on cables. What is the maximum one should spend? $100k? More, on cables alone? Once you go down the cable rabbit hole you’ve lost thousands. Save your money and spend the money on your components. This is common sense. Why complicate your system with something that isn’t proven?
264win
51 posts
 
If I were you I’d just contact the man himself! Call or email Dan or Petra D’Agostino. That’s a perk of owning their gear, they are always willing to help you sort it out. You’re welcome :)

https://www.dandagostino.com/contact.php
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millercarbon
12,531 posts
 
Again thank you all for your input. As a neophyte it is still hard to imagine wires, cords and interconnects can make such a significant difference.
Or vibration control too, apparently. If you had zip cord, patch cords and freebie rubber power cords then I would say you need to buy better wire. But you said you already have $2k in cables. So yes you can definitely get better. You can just about always get better. But in terms of what you can do for a lot of improvement for the dollar you are really missing the boat on springs. Cost you like $35 for a set of Nobsound to see what I mean. Instead you will let these guys talk you into spending thousands? Oh well....
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