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[geminijinxies]

I'm expecting either the power cable to the source or the interconnect from the source to the pre-amplifier would be the #1 most important cable.

[StefanoCipo]

Interesting video. I mostly agree, except I find differences among similar level speaker cables are subtler than power cords or interconnects. I understand you ranked the cables in importance when compared to stock cords, but the ranking would be the same when upgrading from an already good cable to a better one, in terms of impact?

[hansendy]

After about 30 years into high end audio; I've learned not to assign any hierarchy to cable importance because it is system dependent and it varies from system to system. That each is equally important is closer to reality. Synergy between the cables (and cables to components/speakers) is more important than each cable alone. Yes sometimes the F-in expensive speaker cable is the missing integral piece of the puzzle. It can also be the #4 usb cable. Sometimes what is required for balance/musicality is not the $10k fancy power cord but the stock one - the cheap ass one that came with the component. In audio - the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. I do agree that ethernet cables are not as important as the other cables especially when one already has a Qnet. However I do have a valhalla2 ethernet cable to play with :D

[johncain]

I'm glad I watched this video. I am just now in the process of Looking for wire for a brand new system I'm having made?. I'm having a Black Ice F35 intigrated amp, custom factory modified. Current speakers are Klipsch RP-600 mkll. Now i'm looking for wire. I will now be starting with speaker wires, Then power up cords. Then I'll finally do my inner connects In that order. What a great informational video.... Thanks.!

[LS-tijo]

Do the high, high end equipment likein your system come with the same black, generic power cords as lesser components?

[chrisboylan]

I love your way of stating buying in steps and your batting order is helpful. Other high enders on YouTube: one says RCA interconnects and the other says speaker wires make the biggest difference, but there is one who swears $50 Blue Jean speaker wire is good enough on even his $15k bookshelf speakers. I have also heard that power cords make the smallest change. I bought Odin II XLRs and a USB cable. I was sold that Nordost is onto something and am waiting on a power cord and interconnects to arrive. Thx for the most informative wire video out. Good luck with your biz taking off: fan for life here!

[davidm]

I just purchased a new stereo system. Connected everything up and noticed one speaker sounded a little flat and was a little lower in volume. I looked at the speaker cables and found they were directional. The cable for the speaker that sounded flat was backwards. I switched it so it was in correct direction. Now this speaker sounds the same as the other speaker. I never thought it would make a difference.

[TheGrandPumma]

This is a very good video.
This type of findings you can only find after days, weeks, months of experimenting.

This is what a LAB should be doing. Thanks Jay.

[golsat]

hi, what speaker and power cable would you recommend for the gryphon diablo 300 system? and which speakers would you recommend for this amplifier? I am deciding between focal scala utopia evo and gryphon pantheon.

thanks

Milan

[redtail]

What are your thoughts on the power cable for the power conditioner?

[zaakchalal]

I love your videos, thanks for sharing your experiences.

Although I have a huge doubt about the impact of the cables after making several unsuccessful attempts.

I want to change my DIY audio server (under Roon). I have hesitations between Aurender N30sa and Taiko sgm extreme. I just saw that you have both audio servers. Could you tell me which one you think is better in terms of SQ?

Congratulations again for your videos, continue your work which fascinates us.

[danielhamm]

Jay, thanks for all the great information. I think you have the best system that I have ever seen and I'm just curious about why you don't use a really great cd player into your dac. Wouldn't that be higher quality than streaming?

[kenmcglown]

Nice video, Jay. So glad that you're here for us.

[DBravoer]

Great video. I've had good experiences with inexpensive triple shielded cat8 cables on Amazon. There's better, but you pay a lot for very little difference.

[RJ_Chicago]

Jay, this is one of the most valuable videos you have made, and I have watched a lot of your videos. I have saved it for my future reference. Thanks much!

[j.m.harris]

All in All a Very Accurate Assessment of the Pecking Order of Cables! The only other Addition to this Application would be up to the Audio Industry to Improve Fiber Optic Connections to Broadcast Quality Connectors that would completely Eliminate the need for Shielding from RFI/EMI! Great Presentation Jay!

[paulhovenga]

Jay, this totally jives with my pecking order on cables as well. Also, I recently tried an Avanti Audio Vivace Ethernet cable between Server and Streamer and was pleasantly surprised at the difference and improvements, after trying many. This one stays. Highly recommend.

[esylsten]

I have pretty much followed this exact path, (new speaker cables, all upgraded power cords, now the question is when improving your interconnects do you start at the source or between the pre amp and amp first? (If you were to only be able to do one at at time?)

[voophing]

Do u think it will change the character of your speaker cables when u change other cables in your system?