I would follow you dealers recommendation on the Mogami, get it in your system, and live with it for a while.
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Inter Connects - What I know and don't know
I've been researching Balanced Cables in anticipation of adding a new pair of mono-blocks (Atma Sphere Class - D) to my system. I'm hoping some of you who know a thing or two about cables might help me (us) clarify or demystify certain assumptions.
My assumptions:
- You get what you pay for ($300 Brand X will produce more detail than say $60 Mogami Gold).
- The larger the gauge the better.
- Crimped and soldered connectors are better than screw tightened.
- Two or more large braided strands are better than several smaller gauge braided strands (all things being equal).
- Silver conductors are better sounding and measuring than Copper conductors.
- Rhodium, Gold, Silver, Copper, & Brass, connectors objectively sound different. (as opposed to in your system).
Remember, the more objective your responses are the more helpful they'll be to a majority of readers.
Thanks in advance for your "feedback"
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I am running Mogami W2549 Balanced microphone cables w/ Neutrik Gold Connectors and love them. Many find the W2549 more neutral than Mogami Gold (W2534). You can order custom lengths at www.proaudiola.com Enjoy the $$$ saved and musical presentation with the Mogami. Bruce |
@m669326 - The only way you can determine whether a, "better" cable might make a difference, when it comes to YOUR listening pleasure: AUDITION a few. Their are a multitude of variables and no one can answer the question for you. Ideally: that would take place with the intended gear, but: since Mogami's variants are preferred by the manufacturer of your target amps, you might begin by comparing other cables with one of theirs. To me: the least painful way is renting test subjects from The Cable Company*. ie: a pair of Kimber Hero or Silverstreak variants, in XLR, would cost under $100 to audition/compare, in your home, with your system and ears.
* https://www.usedcable.com/lending-library some prospects:
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Getting back to the main topic... I'm curious what (if any) objective truths their are regarding cables, conductors, connectors, shielding, etc.? My hope is that we learn a thing or two about cables that might help give folks a head start when considering purchasing new/used cables. For instance, I would think OCC is indisputably better than whatever they put in old aunt Bessie's 52 year old table lamp.
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