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1st time AG'er. Cables ? ?

First off - what a phenomenal site / formum this is. Have spent several months in research to help get over the false starts and blind alleys in educating myself about this hobby (maybe a way of life to some!)

But on to the point. Began my step "over the edge" last year with purchase of Theil 2.3's. Love that sound - but grossly underpowered with a Yamaha something or other.

Just acquired used Krell KSA-250 and KRC-HR pre from Audiogon. I know - "you love 'em or hate 'em Krell" - but those Theils definately needed some kick.

Equipment is just starting to arrive - so I could really use some sage advice on cables. I am really in a knowledge blackhole as where to start. My equipment choices (I hope) will give me very clear / flat / uncompromising sound.

Any suggestions, recommendations, or enlightenment, will be greatly apprecated. Thanks in advance - and thanks to the hundreds of AG'ers that share their experiences & opinons with others.
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elizabeth
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STOP! My first suggestion is find some really low priced ’good enough to get by’ cables all around.Blue Jean cables are a possible choice. Cables made with Mogami wire, Canare Ok too. Cheap is the word. Any cables you can scrounge up for free? GREAT!!
Get to KNOW you equipment. Listen to it. get to enjoy it before jumping into the madness of aftermarket cables.
If you think, Jeesh I want more from this sound.. THEN yeah, start looking. Not now.
After a few months (really!) after awhile then decide which area you think you might be interested in.
A power cord, or IC, or speaker cables? (Seriously using a good ordinary cut up extension cord can work GREAT Cheap, and good enough for a long time. really $15...) I have $$$$ system, and have used eBay 0$0.30 ft wire for my speakers. Works great, sound pretty good.
For the wall duplex? Pass & Seymour heavy duty 20 amp $4.99 https://www.amazon.com/Pass-Seymour-Specification-Heavy-Duty-Receptacle/dp/B008SBH18M/ref=sr_1_6?ie=...or for a lot more money and a tiny maybe gain: Hubble $25 https://www.amazon.com/Hubbell-HBL5362W-Duplex-Receptacle-Industrial/dp/B000LE6N56/ref=pd_day0_hl_32...
Anyway, good luck.
elizabeth
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Jeesh. Zombie thread... FIFTEEN YEARS OLD I feel bad. stupid really. But it IS FUNNY.I always laugh at others for posting to a zombie thread like it is brand new. I did not go searching for this thread. it was right on top of the list??? Maybe some glitch.      
Next time iI will not laugh so hard at folks posting to zombie threads!
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