88Sound
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I have accumulated a lot of headphones and amps and am now turning my thoughts to cables. With few exceptions (Cardas HD600 cable, Grado Headphone extention cord) I personally have not heard any differences in cables....because I've only tried bottom of the barrel so far and have done no comparisons.
Let's say my budget is $500. I've got a stock Pioneer DV47A source, the amps I'm currently using are the Grace 901 (a power cord could be an option for this) and the EMP. I run my power through the non-ups side (surge protection) of a Tripp-Lite UPS that powers a Furman AR-1215 power regulator (If your outlet power is between 100V & 137V this device outputs 120V) and finally all my devices are powered from this.
I'm currently using AR RCA/RCA interconnects @ around $20 per meter and all stock power cords.
Since the 901 can accept digital input I'm interested in your thoughts on digital interconnects also.
Can I get all cables within my budget and make a big difference or should I blow it all on that one special cable and wait until I can afford to upgrade further. Is my source too lowly for a power cord to make a difference? Should I look into Mods for the DV47A (like ModWright)?
I ran into one cable manufacturer, who's name escapes me at the moment, that will allow you to purchase their cables and if you don't like them you can send them back within 60 days for a full refund! Maybe that's for me.
OK experts what do I do? Since I've been around here for awhile please feel free to go way outside my budget if you feel it's necessary (or under...yeah right
)
One more note......This site has some of the nicest, most helpful people I've ever run into on the internet, the moderators do a GREAT job here and I appreciate all the help I've gotten so far. It may be costing me a fortune...but I'm having a great time!
Let's say my budget is $500. I've got a stock Pioneer DV47A source, the amps I'm currently using are the Grace 901 (a power cord could be an option for this) and the EMP. I run my power through the non-ups side (surge protection) of a Tripp-Lite UPS that powers a Furman AR-1215 power regulator (If your outlet power is between 100V & 137V this device outputs 120V) and finally all my devices are powered from this.
I'm currently using AR RCA/RCA interconnects @ around $20 per meter and all stock power cords.
Since the 901 can accept digital input I'm interested in your thoughts on digital interconnects also.
Can I get all cables within my budget and make a big difference or should I blow it all on that one special cable and wait until I can afford to upgrade further. Is my source too lowly for a power cord to make a difference? Should I look into Mods for the DV47A (like ModWright)?
I ran into one cable manufacturer, who's name escapes me at the moment, that will allow you to purchase their cables and if you don't like them you can send them back within 60 days for a full refund! Maybe that's for me.
OK experts what do I do? Since I've been around here for awhile please feel free to go way outside my budget if you feel it's necessary (or under...yeah right
One more note......This site has some of the nicest, most helpful people I've ever run into on the internet, the moderators do a GREAT job here and I appreciate all the help I've gotten so far. It may be costing me a fortune...but I'm having a great time!