[ddoyle777]

I apologize in advance if this topic has been discussed - I searched, read quite a bit, but didn't find my answer.

About 10 years ago I purchased a set of Tributaries to go between my receiver and my cd player. Should I be looking to replace them anytime soon? I can't tell any degradation in sound quality, but then I suppose it would be too subtle to catch.

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[Phil Ramsay]

Should last forever.

Not even any mechanical movement between the equipment to consider.

 

[compuryan]

The exposed contacts can oxidize over a long time, but its really not a huge deal. If you want to fix it just pick up some DeOxit.

 

[Chris Connections]

The only cables that i have ever seen erode or have a limited shelf life is silicone rubber

Good quality cables should last for a lifetime if used in the correct enviroment

Chris

 

[NightOwl]

Theoretically possible through oxidation of the copper in the connectors or wires and leeching of some dielectric materials into the conductors. However, I've never heard any effect in 20+ years nor have I heard of anyone else experiencing it with well-made, intact cables. Just make sure your connectors are clean and your jackets have no splits or cracks.

 

[Drag0n]

Monster 12ga Original Classic cable turns green and sounds dull after a few years. AR brand is much better in the same price range at big box electronics stores.
Looks the same basically too, but sounds a bit better and hasnt turned green yet.