The opinions are flying in all directions. Power cables should and should not be shielded for best sound! Do USB cables make a difference?
Differences in digital audio cables 6moons audio reviews: PS Audio AC5 & AC12 If you're using the high level input on a subwoofer for best sound, does the cable quality feeding it matter?
Oh boy, here we go again with the controversy that Paul cannot seem to escape! USB cables are everywhere, but do they make a sonic difference? Paul reveals the true story.
Here we go again with this great question. How power cables matter
We went to painstaking efforts to match the perfect AudioQuest cables and interconnects with each of our components and the results are truly spectacular. Connections – PS Audio If an AC regenerator from PS Audio makes perfect AC, why would an expensive aftermarket power cord matter? Have you gotten
This is a classic question loaded for snake oil howls and cries from those who have never heard the differences but none the less, If your loudspeakers are differing distances away from your power amplifier, how important is it to have the same length speaker
Are Amazon speaker cables good enough? Just how important sonically are those expensive after market loudspeaker jumper cables?
Want to build a great sounding interconnect for your high-performance audio system? Paul shows us how and why. Have a If you can only upgrade one cable in your system, which would it be? The idea is that if audio is you main squeeze, you can work in quality cabels much like PS Audio gear. It is not "cheap" but it is obtainable
Recent visitors to PS Audio's renowned Music Room Three have noticed a change from PS Audio's own brand of power cables to Longer interconnects or speaker cables?
There's nothing wrong with using audio cables, and, in fact, well, let's have Paul tell us all about it. Coax or USB for digital audio Do power cables really matter?
One of the most neglected pieces of equipment in a high-end audio system is the subwoofer. For those savvy enough to add one Years ago, Paul gave advice on DIY cables for interconnects. What about speaker cables?
Building your own speaker cables The engineers at Naim Audio want to make sure your speaker cables are not too short. And check out our newest YouTube Expensive audio cables. Are they worth it?
Do balanced cables actually sound better? Is it really worth the extra money and effort to bi-wire a modern system? Paul sheds some light on an often misunderstood idea. PS Audio Power Cords - United Home Audio - High End Audio
The best DIY interconnect Where to place your best cables Solid core vs stranded speaker cables
Most important cable in a hifi system Power cords and AC regenerators
The PerfectWave AC5 is the second best sounding power cable in the PerfectWave line. Use it to power sources, amps and regenerators to maximize their Amazon speaker cables Do speaker cables matter?
Are special cables required for subwoofers? It's the classic question of equipment placement. Do you go with longer interconnects or speaker cables and why? Have a
Upgrade power cables or audio cables first? Which is better sounding? Cables are always controversial so let's add some fuel to the fire!
Do XLR cables sound different? Does the capacitance in a phono cable impact sound quality? Converting cable disbelievers
Do optical audio cables eliminate noise? Phono cables and capacitance
Bigger AC cables for better sound Not only are they beautiful, but like all the other PS cables I've reviewed, they are heavy and well-constructed. They come with two sets of detachable spade Optical cables have one big advantage: total isolation from their connected source. Does that mean their use is the best digital
Best cable upgrade Oh boy, here we go again. Paul tries to unravel this controversial topic once again. Hopefully, the hate mail won't be too bad. Paul answers this age-old question of why power cables matter.
How good is the AC12 power cord? - Cables - PS Audio Want some controversy? Here you go.
All interconnect cables have capacitance, which can form a low-pass filter that rolls off the highs. Should you be concerned with a AC5 – PS Audio
How much, if any, difference does it make to employ cable lifters to get your speaker cables off the floor? Are used audio cables worth it? Do cables really make a difference and, if so, or not, how much does their construction matter?
When we compare sound quality between a set of Mogami XLR cables and Audioquest WEL silver XLR cables is there a However, once you toss aside the stock cable it becomes awfully difficult to say one particular upgrade cable is better than another or which component
If you have a long run connecting a digital source to a headphone or other audio product, what's the best interconnection possible Bi wiring speaker cables
Are USB cables critical for audio? PS Audio PerfectWave AC Power Cables
It also puts a very bad taste in my mouth that PS audio is selling $33,000 audio cables and talking about buying high end power cords. My Do interconnects actually benefit from burn in? Fact or fiction? Have you gotten your copy of the Audiophile's Guide to setup? Is Paul from PS Audio full of it? : r/audiophile
Interconnect cable burn in Do silver or copper conductors matter in a speaker cable?
Does PS Audio still make power cables? I connected it directly to my Nucleus via a short AudioQuest Carbon USB cable. I find myself wondering if there might be a better way of XLR balanced interconnects are the best sounding connections between stereo equipment when high performance audio is
Coax or optical for long audio runs? Speaker Cable Gauges xStream Statement speaker cables - PS Audio
What's Paul's advice when it comes to mixing balanced XLR cables and RCA cables in the same system? If you had to choose, what would be the most important cable to upgrade?
How much to spend on speaker cables How to choose audio cables The thickness of speaker cables and sound quality. And check out our newest YouTube channel
Is USB the best connection for a high-end audio DAC? Does it make sense to pair a high-end power cable to a less expensive integrated amplifier like Sprout, or is it a waste of money? If digital audio cables make a difference why doesn't the digital audio data change? How can something sound different when the
Source? Between the preamp and amp? Amp to speakers? Find out what's best and why. I got my AC12's and they are really good sounding, much better than my previous cords, but there are much better cords out there.
If shielded interconnects are best, why not the same for speaker cables? The PerfectWave AC Series consists of 4 models of AC power cables: AC-3, AC-5, AC-10 and AC-12. The series is based on the work of PS Engineering alongside Should power cables be shielded?
A powerful 10-gauge cable featuring Linear Crystal pure copper, multiple shields, multiple gauge geometry, and custom machined connectors, AC-5 is the most Cable Capacitance
The importance of speaker cable length What are the sonic differences between these two types of speaker cable geometries?
Why should speaker cables have a minimum length? Do expensive cables matter?
The best audio cables Shielded or unshielded speaker cables Why power cables matter
Jumper cables for speakers Best connection to a DAC Balanced cables are nothing new, but do they work? Are they worth the money? Find out the truth.
Belden ICONOCLAST Interconnects and Speaker Cabling - Cables Cable lifters There's always controversy around the idea of cables making a sonic difference. Paul tries to help clear some of the proverbial
Why the last few feet of the power cable matter How to wire AC for High End Audio Best Way to Connect a Nucleus to a PS Audio DirectStream DAC
AC wiring for a high-end sound system has special requirements most people do not know about. Here's what to do. Have you Cables are one of the most difficult subjects Paul has to tackle, so watch him struggle with this one.
Cables and their materials matter. Paul helps decipher the particulars. And, the Audiophile's Guide Series is finally ready! If you're on a limited budget what's better to upgrade first? Power or audio cables? And, why? Have a question
Mixing XLR and RCA cables Is it best to stay with one manufacturer or should you choose based on something else? Can you combine multiple XLR cables?
Do speaker cables matter for subwoofers? Do heavier gauge AC cables in the wall make a difference?