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Maximising System Potential

Interconnects

and Speaker

Cables

An often-ignored area in high fidelity systems is the cabling connecting th

various components. Interconnect leads should be high quality cable wit

substantial terminations. Gold plate is inherently resistant to corrosion, and a

excellent conductor. The presence of corrosion induces distortion and poo

conductivity will seriously interfere with sound quality. Terminations must plu

snugly into sockets to maintain maximum conductivity and to avoid annoyin

earthing problems.

Speaker cabling is equally critical. Use only solidly constructed cable of hig

purity copper or silver content. Again, gold plated terminations ar

recommended, of the spade or banana plug type. Use cables of equal length an

as short as possible to maintain uniform electrical resistance at the lowes

possible level. If your amplifier is closer to one of your speakers than the other,

avoid coiling the longer lead as this can create inductance, with the potential o

reduced high frequency performance. Keep all connections clean, firm an

tight. The traditional adage that a chain is only as strong as its weakest lin

most certainly applies to audio systems.

Positioning

Ancillary

Equipment

Positioning of your source equipment (tuner, video, disc, tape, record, decks) is

important. To avoid airborne frequency peaks, place them well away from you

loudspeakers and not in the corners of your listening area.

Final

Thoughts

High fidelity systems are an investment deserving of careful thought an

personal time. Your preferences, priorities and constraints will dictate th

parameters of your purchase, your ears will tell you what is the right choice fo

you. Our experience tells us that the bitterness of dissatisfaction lingers lon

after the fragrance of cheap price is forgotten, hence our use of the term

–

investment.

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