VR4 HSE Silver Jumpers?

I posed this question to Albert VonSchweikert, and this was his reply:

I've heard improvement in the clarity of the midbass region with silver speaker cables on the woofers, and the deep bass seemed a bit tighter as well.

Nothing in his assessement that cannot be contributed to the 'psycho-acoustic' phenomenon. His terms are typially vague, are they not.

Of course a silver cable will 'sound' different than a copper wire. So what. For me the question is what replicates what is recoreded on the source material the more accurately. No progress will be made with wire, tweaks, or top end gear, until the speakers/setup is maximised for the environment, and a distortion free amp is powering them.

Of course then, one is so drawn into the music there is little incentive to play around with the more subtle affects for various combinations of sonic characteristics of other components and tweaks.

The 3 primary issues for real estate is, location, location, and location. For 'true to the original' playback in audio, it is, speakers, setup, and a distortion free amp.

Then furnish the rooms, add a pool, and landscape the grounds.

But whether the style is Tutor, Modern, or Mediteranian, will not change the location, if you see what I mean.

Well, I'm not going to argue the point, Dida. Albert Von Schwiekert is as accomplished a speaker designer as you'll find in this field. If he thinks silver jumper wire might make a difference on the speakers he designs, then I'm going to at least try it. I understand you wouldn't, and that's your perogative. Let's agree to disagree, shall we?

'Might' made a difference? No limb there :-) Of course it will make a difference. It is just a matter of degree, and/or relevance to priorities.

Though I believe when wires get so short as a 'jumper', or a component's internal connections, it may be difficult to discern between silver, gold, or a coathanger, if you get my drift.

You never heard me say it will not make a difference. Contrare. It is possible to discern a difference in just moving some furniture within the room.

To me that is the whole point. So a wire, tweak, or change of component results in an even discernable difference (though like holding a cross up to Dracula, just mention 'blind test' to the 'connoisseurs of coloration' and watch them dive for their coffin :-). Like I said, so does opening a window, the refrigerater running, or the air conditioning.

But if one aspires to 'true to the original'in playback, then one will discern whether that goal has been advanced, or not. You do not hear so much about that, in any terms, poetic or otherwise.

To quote:
'Regrettably, much misinformation and outright nonsense have been spread to promote certain "high-end audio" products. The power of suggestion works exceedingly well, when listeners cannot trust their own hearing. I recommend to re-calibrate yourself frequently. Listen closely to all sorts of un-amplified sounds in order to recognize and remember natural aural patterns. It becomes an endless and futile pursuit to listen for and try to evaluate differences between speakers, equipment and accessories without a reality based mental reference.' (SL)

I like to experiment. It's half the fun. Open curtains, close curtains. Turn on the AC, turn off the AC. I'll continue to experiment with wires, platforms, cords and whatever is available on a free trial basis. I like my equipment and the way it sounds. In fact, the system improves with each adjustment I make. I have owned SS equipment that has specs to indicate it's true-to-the-original reproduction. I have owned Monster wire. I like the way my system sounds now more than I did when I owned the uber-accurate SS gear. You will undoubtedly respond with another SL quote which will negate my positive viewpoint regarding my own system; a pattern that has already been well established by you. What else can I say? Let's agree to disagree, shall we? 'Nuff said.