Yes, that was my thinking also: what is tiniest, most delicate signal? Even with a higher output MM cart, it is many times smaller than a typical preamp to amp signal.
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a lot of back and forth, here I am not a engineer but I do know that overall quality in any process is only as good as the weakest element. Goldratt in his Theory of Constraints called them bottlenecks or friction points. So with that as a guide and from a cost efficiency persective, shouldn’t all cables be of equal quality in a system. Obviously, in reality we may have varying quality of cables and to use what we have is a necessity for most, in that case end the chain with your best so as to capture as much as possible of what the front end pieces is sending. Pre to power |
@jpsreno I don't agree, because some connections are more critical and some are more challenged, so gains can be made by concentrating quality there. Only where all applications are of equal importance is there a case for according equal attention to all. |
Get the best quality you can reasonably afford. Upgrade one at a time so it's not a financial burden. The same way you upgrade components. If you don't know where to start, then start with the type you need fewest of. Typically, that would be speaker cables. Then maybe either CAT or interconnects. Then power or cables from linear power supplies. On the other hand if you shop by "deals" then by all means chase sales. We all have a plan until a sale or a deal or... just be reasonable and enjoy the sound as well as the hobby. |
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