8 Maximising System Potential

Interconnects An often-ignored area in high fidelity systems is the cabling connecting the and Speaker various components. Interconnect leads should be high quality cable with Cables substantial terminations. Gold plate is inherently resistant to corrosion, and an excellent conductor. The presence of corrosion induces distortion and poor conductivity will seriously interfere with sound quality. Terminations must plug snugly into sockets to maintain maximum conductivity and to avoid annoying

earthing problems.

Speaker cabling is equally critical. Use only solidly constructed cable of high purity copper or silver content. Again, gold plated terminations are recommended, of the spade or banana plug type. Use cables of equal length and as short as possible to maintain uniform electrical resistance at the lowest possible level. If your amplifier is closer to one of your speakers than the other, avoid coiling the longer lead as this can create inductance, with the potential of reduced high frequency performance. Keep all connections clean, firm and tight. The traditional adage that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link most certainly applies to audio systems.

Positioning Positioning of your source equipment (tuner, video, disc, tape, record, decks) is Ancillary important. To avoid airborne frequency peaks, place them well away from your

Equipment loudspeakers and not in the corners of your listening area.

Final High fidelity systems are an investment deserving of careful thought and Thoughts personal time. Your preferences, priorities and constraints will dictate the parameters of your purchase, your ears will tell you what is the right choice for you. Our experience tells us that the bitterness of dissatisfaction lingers long after the fragrance of cheap price is forgotten, hence our use of the term –

investment.

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