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Which cable to change first-intercon. or speaker?

My system consists of an Audio Aero Capitole MkII CDP directly feeding (balanced) an Audio Research VT100 MkII, that drives my Von Schweikert Audio, VR4 GenIII SE's.

I want to upgrade the cables in my system, but I don't know which cable to upgrade first, the speaker cable or the interconnect.

So, which cable should I replace first, the interconnect or the speaker cable (and why), or should I plan upgrading both together?
louisl
louisl OP
181 posts
 
Sorry for the delay in getting back to my post, but I've been experiencing computer problems. All fixed now.

For cables (both interconnect and speaker cables), I am using Verbatim cables, built by the national sales manager of Von Schweikert Audio, Paul Garner. They are very fast, transparent and extended, that I think would probably sound better on a warmer sounding speaker.
kel34
64 posts
 
I've always found that the biggest improvements come closet to the source especially if it is an analog source. AS one moves further away from the source the improvements diminsish. Thats not to say better speaker cables won't be an improvement just not as signifigant as a speaker cable change.

I'd change the ICs first as it will be cheaper and see what happens
gregm
3,397 posts
 
(cables are) are very fast, transparent and extended
Given this info, try different spkr wire. Spkrs are a complex load and with the wire connecting the amp create a somewhat unpredictable circuit. Try any wire (rather than going for more expensive) preferably single core, just to test results.
arthurp
37 posts
 
Louis1 - What kind of speakers do you have? Do you like your Verbatim cables?

Thanks,
Arthur
tweak1
3,570 posts
 
closest to the source is best
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