Am I crazy to consider spending more on a USB cable than my streamer?

That sounds like an ONT from a fiber based ISP. Should convert an optical signal to copper based ethernet.

Found some in this forum but let’s try a poll:

What’s your cable investment as a percentage of your audio components, in use and based on current retail pricing?

  • 1% - 5%
  • 5% - 10%
  • 10% - 15%
  • 15% - 20%
  • 20% - 25%
  • Higher (please explain :sweat_smile:)
0 voters

I don’t think I need to explain.

I think the “rule of thumb” is in the 10-15% range and that seems to include the bulk of the respondents so far at least. I remember, however, when I still used PranaWire power cords (2 Satori and 2 Vajra) I would sometimes exceed the cost of the component it was attached to or was at least a significant percentage. Acoustic Revive interconnects and speaker cables likewise.

I’ve downsized and downgraded my components over the years for financial reasons, but the PranaWire power cords were undoubtedly the best I ever had and made a noticeable improvement to the components whether they were modest or higher on the food chain. Acoustic Revive as well.

You’re excused, it’s well known you like to listen to cables :wink:

I don’t think you CAN explain.

:wink:

Oops! Wrong entry! Should be a vote for 10% - 15% vice 15% - 20%…the speakers disappeared so I forgot to include them.

… that’s exactly how it should sound :smiley:

Around 50-70% and thinking about Sakra I’d go 100%, even more if necessary! Why? Because my ears tell me what to do. Just like the wine percentage on the bill at the restaurant, I don’t use to apply any rule… when I like to taste a champagne, if affordable to my pockets, I go for something that makes me happy! That’s my explication.
Cheers!

I couldn’t say it better; just replace champagne with red wines :laughing: