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Cables
Cables connect all the components in your home audio system, and carry the signal (music) from one part to another. Here’s a quick breakdown of why you need them:
1. Signal Transmission
Cables carry audio signals between components like:
- CD player / turntable / streamer → amplifier
- Amplifier → speakers
Without cables, there’s no way for the signal to travel between the devices.
2. Power Supply
Some components (like powered speakers or turntables with built-in preamps) need power cables to operate. So cables also carry electricity.
3. Better Performance
The quality of the cables can affect sound. Good cables:
- Reduce noise or interference
- Maintain signal integrity
- Provide tighter connections
(Though there’s a lot of debate about how much cables affect sound — especially once you're past entry-level quality.)
4. Correct Connections
You’ll often need different types of cables depending on your gear:
- Speaker cables for connecting amps to passive speakers
- RCA cables or XLRs for analogue source components
- Digital cables (like optical, coax, USB) for digital sources
- Power cables to plug into the wall or power conditioner
Cables connect all the components in your home audio system, and carry the signal (music) from one part to another. Here’s a quick breakdown of why you need them:
1. Signal Transmission
Cables carry audio signals between components like:
- CD player / turntable / streamer → amplifier
- Amplifier → speakers
Without cables, there’s no way for the signal to travel between the devices.
2. Power Supply
Some components (like powered speakers or turntables with built-in preamps) need power cables to operate. So cables also carry electricity.
3. Better Performance
The quality of the cables can affect sound. Good cables:
- Reduce noise or interference
- Maintain signal integrity
- Provide tighter connections
(Though there’s a lot of debate about how much cables affect sound — especially once you're past entry-level quality.)
4. Correct Connections
You’ll often need different types of cables depending on your gear:
- Speaker cables for connecting amps to passive speakers
- RCA cables or XLRs for analogue source components
- Digital cables (like optical, coax, USB) for digital sources
- Power cables to plug into the wall or power conditioner