Have we all been duped??

[Poppyhome]

Originally Posted by Mac6

I see it says Furez on the cable. Can you please elaborate on the sound of these speaker cables and where they can by purchased? Thanks.

I custom made my speaker cables using Furez FZ102AS 10-2 Advanced In-Wall Rated Speaker Cable along with all other components — https://www.avoutlet.com/cables-conn...ez-fz102as-25/

Previously used Kimber Kable-12TC w/WBT 0681 CU spades. I'm happy with how they look and sound and won't go into all the typical over-the-top sound characteristics of wires.

All that really matters is one being happy and content with what they have.

Ron

[prepress]

Originally Posted by Poppyhome

I custom made my speaker cables using Furez FZ102AS 10-2 Advanced In-Wall Rated Speaker Cable along with all other components — https://www.avoutlet.com/cables-conn...ez-fz102as-25/

Previously used Kimber Kable-12TC w/WBT 0681 CU spades. I'm happy with how they look and sound and won't go into all the typical over-the-top sound characteristics of wires.

All that really matters is one being happy and content with what they have.

Ron

Since you mentioned 12TC, I thought I'd post this. I went from Kimber 8TC to 12TC (again, my belief that heavier gauge equaled more signal transfer). What I heard was the same sound, but with more air around it. I didn't hear anything different about the music itself, but it was as though it played in a larger room, making it sound a touch more "live" to me. I also see no need to change it out for something else.

[Charles]

When I bought my Alexx and all my other equipment I then looked at my antiquated cabling including "everything" from speaker cables to power cords etc. I knew I had to upgrade. It was like being sucked into a vortex or whirlpool from which there was no escape except perhaps bankruptcy. But now that it is over and there is literally zero left to do, I am very happy. How does it sound? I really like it a lot but how would my system sound with really new topline copper "everything" and cheaper power conditioners? Don't know and will never know. I suspect very good. I figure one massive upgrade of this sort in a lifetime of the highend acceptable.

[For The Love of Music]

Originally Posted by Charles

When I bought my Alexx and all my other equipment I then looked at my antiquated cabling including "everything" from speaker cables to power cords etc. I knew I had to upgrade. It was like being sucked into a vortex or whirlpool from which there was no escape except perhaps bankruptcy. But now that it is over and there is literally zero left to do, I am very happy. How does it sound? I really like it a lot but how would my system sound with really new topline copper "everything" and cheaper power conditioners? Don't know and will never know. I suspect very good. I figure one massive upgrade of this sort in a lifetime of the highend acceptable.

Yep, it does not can, but rather does get crazy, real crazy - enjoy your efforts, I will as well

[prepress]

Originally Posted by Charles

When I bought my Alexx and all my other equipment I then looked at my antiquated cabling including "everything" from speaker cables to power cords etc. I knew I had to upgrade. It was like being sucked into a vortex or whirlpool from which there was no escape except perhaps bankruptcy. But now that it is over and there is literally zero left to do, I am very happy. How does it sound? I really like it a lot but how would my system sound with really new topline copper "everything" and cheaper power conditioners? Don't know and will never know. I suspect very good. I figure one massive upgrade of this sort in a lifetime of the highend acceptable.

That's the kind of perspective I'd like to maintain. Congratulations on being at peace with your setup.

I'm still kicking around a power cord change on my preamp. The last time I did that, I ended up replacing all of them with that same cord. But the curiosity itch rose up, and I upgraded the two on my monoblocks, but with the same manufacturer. I think as long as I stick with the same manufacturer on the preamp, there's less incentive for another overhaul. In the end, the problem isn't with the gear; it's with us and the near-insatiable desire for different or better. Contentment can go a long way toward saving some money.

[David S.]

Originally Posted by Puma Cat

Some professional customers (recording studios, mastering engineers, orchestras) do, some don't.

By way of example, Skywalker Ranch, Crest National Studios, Sony Music Studios, Sony Music Japan, Look Out Studios, James Guthrie, Rick Rubin, Doug Sax, Peter McGrath, the New Jersey Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Reference Recording Studio, et. al., use Shunyata Research cabling and power distribution products. As well as Meridian-America, VTL, BAT, Wilson Audio, Constellation Audio, etc.

My hypothesis is, as professionals, they have clear reasons for doing so.

Could it be similar to why some of those same places used B&W loudspeakers, back in the day? Because B&W GAVE them the loudspeakers, in exchange for being allowed to say they were being used at "X location" in advertising materials?

Don't get me wrong, I am a B&W fan, and have a pair of their speakers in my main system.

[allthebits]

Originally Posted by jdandy

Sorry, I don't get this. Can someone explain to me the joke?

[jdandy]

Originally Posted by allthebits

Sorry, I don't get this. Can someone explain to me the joke?

allthebits.......It's a cartoon making fun of just how crazy audiophiles can be when it comes to system tweaks. Nothing is out of bounds.

Welcome to Audio Aficionado.

[Mikado463]

Originally Posted by jdandy

allthebits.......It's a cartoon making fun of just how crazy audiophiles can be when it comes to system tweaks. Nothing is out of bounds.

Dan, you mean warming ones speaker cables does no good ? say it isn't so !!!


Welcome aboard 'allthebits' ......

[Masterlu]

allthebits... Welcome to AA!