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    Got to say this - my £10 Belkins also sound fantastic and have complex internal conductor gauges apparently (look back a couple of years on here and see) - but then, I don't listen to the 'gear' any more and bloody good job too, as I can't afford to get on the merry go round that is audio-'upgrading.'
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    Quote Originally Posted by DSJR View Post
    Got to say this - my £10 Belkins also sound fantastic and have complex internal conductor gauges apparently (look back a couple of years on here and see) - but then, I don't listen to the 'gear' any more and bloody good job too, as I can't afford to get on the merry go round that is audio-'upgrading.'
    Totally hear you Dave, This game has the potential to drive you bloody nuts for sure not to mention the money (or the lack of for the majority of us as well as other financial priorities). That said the tests and reviews some of the members undertake are invaluable and much appreciated. I'm really aiming to get to that place though when enough really is enough and I appreciate what I've got and get back to the heart and what should surely be the root and point of it all - enjoying the music !!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by DSJR View Post
    Got to say this - my £10 Belkins also sound fantastic and have complex internal conductor gauges apparently (look back a couple of years on here and see) - but then, I don't listen to the 'gear' any more and bloody good job too, as I can't afford to get on the merry go round that is audio-'upgrading.'
    I don't disagree with your sentiments, Dave. However, what's that got to do with Slic? If we're going to moderate non-Slic threads for off-topic (and unwanted) Slic input, then in order to be fair, the same has to apply the other way round...!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gazjam View Post
    Hi Bev,
    Interesting thread.
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    Not heard the SLIC, I'm sure they sound fantastic.
    You are right Gary about the SLIC however I don't think it has a 'sound' to it really...... I know it's a bit of a cliche to say that about a cable but it's certainly true I think about the 'old' SLIC.....

    Please don't shoot me down for posting about the SLIC, I was just revisiting some old threads and thought I'd do a tiny reply.....
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    Just to FULLY quote from my original post Bev...

    "My advice is to always keep an open mind about changing kit and always try to hear new stuff if you can.
    Every piece of equipment I've had I've enjoyed, its just sometimes you hear better.
    System synergy can play a major part, especially with regard to cables."

    I thought I had the best cables I was ever going to have, but heard a set that had better synergy with my Edingdale speakers. I sold them on knowing someone else would find them fantastic in their system.
    Works for interconnects too.


    I've not heard the SLIC cable so cant comment on its sound.
    Dave Brook knows his onions when it comes to cables (as does Mark G, Brian, Paul etc) so I'm sure its good.
    Again, as with everything hifi though, system synergy can come into play.

    Quote Originally Posted by Ninanina View Post
    You are right Gary about the SLIC however I don't think it has a 'sound' to it really...... I know it's a bit of a cliche to say that about a cable but it's certainly true I think about the 'old' SLIC.....

    Please don't shoot me down for posting about the SLIC, I was just revisiting some old threads and thought I'd do a tiny reply.....
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