Re: point 3 of original post.... while I have never had the order of preference between 2 interconnects change from one system to another, I have noticed that once that preferred interconnect is in place, let’s say between pre and amp, it does not guarantee that the preference will still apply to the next length between DAC and pre. (Even if it was first choice in that position before being inserted between pre and amp.)
in fact my recent experience has been that stopping just short of a full loom of a single brand/level of cable has been ideal. That one foreign element seems to keep the rest from seizing up into predictability. I have no real explanation, just the experience. Ymmv. Anyone else ever notice that?
in fact my recent experience has been that stopping just short of a full loom of a single brand/level of cable has been ideal. That one foreign element seems to keep the rest from seizing up into predictability. I have no real explanation, just the experience. Ymmv. Anyone else ever notice that?