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Looking For 90% of the performane of the super expensive cables for much less money

I currently have a system which consists of Vandersteen 5A's, THor Audio TP-150 tubed monoblocks, Thor Line Stage and Thor phono stage, Marantz SACD player SA-114 and will take delivery of the VPI Prime Scout with a Sumiko EVOS 3 Cartridge. I am currently using LAT International Speaker Cables, Power Cords and Interconnects. (They are no longer in business). I am in immediate  need of turntable cables and would like to update my new speaker cables and interconnects. Not willing to spend thousands on this upgrade. Seeking to capture as much of the "magic" that the super expensive cables deliver but at a more realistic price point. I understand that I have really good quality equipment, but at this stage of my life cannot allocate mega dollars towards cables.
 Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 
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defiantboomerang
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@geoffkait

Where did you get the bizzaro idea that I was an English major? I am not, FYI.

Bad "spotting" there. But no worries, relax please, I do not expect you to get much (if anything) right.
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dave_b
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@defiantboomerang Newcomer to Agon, bringeth much knowledge and sage advice.  Bestow upon us the infinite wisdom of the miserly electron...caring not the cost of its interconnected medium.  Blessed are those who hear much and spend so little, for they are the audio blessed!
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geoffkait
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Not English? Psychology? Leather crafts?
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dave_b
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I put my cheap cables back in my system to see how much difference it would make.  Of course even my Monster cable stuff was a bit over $100, but hey, ya gotta live a little!  So, I could see how someone who didn’t care all that much about the low level detail and subtle dynamic shifts, or sense of space and lack of strain on loud passages could be satisfied.  It’s all a matter of priorities I suppose.  In the end it should be enjoyable for everyone.  Why can’t we follow our muse wherever it takes us and not judge each other...unless you are trying to exert some sort of “Superiority Trip” upon those who require the subjective value contained within the Higher End marketplace!
elizabeth
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dave_b wrote: " Why can’t we follow our muse wherever it takes us and not judge each other. " my take on that problem is fear. Some folks need the psychological herd to feel safe. Anyone not just like them creates fear, since the person really does not know, but is relying on the herd to know, 'for sure'. So attacking anyone not 'just like themselves' is a part of that herd confidence. Folks who actually know, and have the confidence of it, have no need to get assurances from others. (It might be nice, bit not required, as it is for folks who are insecure) This makes it much easier to weather attacks, Knowing the person attacking is just afraid of you, of you ability to know, and not be dependent on the herd for support.     
My take on it anyway.
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