Cheap cable raisers, do they make a difference ?

[gasolin75]

Cable raisers
Some say it makes a difference,some say they don't

If you,i wanna try something cheap, what can we buy that doesn't cost a furtune ?

Do they make a difference ?

5-6 euros for 10 (on your floor panels or floor )



7 euros for 6

 

[Grotti]

No: cable risers make no difference, no matter what. Save your money.

 

[WillBrink]

Cable raisers
Some say it makes a difference,some say they don't

If you,i wanna try something cheap, what can we buy that doesn't cost a furtune ?

Do they make a difference ?

5-6 euros for 10 (on your floor panels or floor View attachment 376746 )

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7 euros for 6

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You been a member since 19 and ask such a Q?

 

[mglobe]

They have the same impact on SQ as expensive ones...

 

[Purité Audio]

Only expensive cable risers make a difference.
Keith

 

[gasolin75]

You been a member since 19 and ask such a Q?

Haven't tried them and i haven't read any cable raiser threads so fare

Just because i have been a member since 2019 doens't mean i know everything

 

[Purité Audio]

It is a fair question, in audio the more expensive something is the better it is this is a completely universal and immutable rule.
Keith

 

[ryanosaur]

If I recall correctly, good ol’ DR uses TinkerToys to build his Cable Risers.

Take from that what you will.

*head-desk

 

[tinnitus]

cable riser, tidy up the cable clutter. That is the only difference.

 

[Vincent Kars]

the more expensive something is the better

Indeed, the cheap ones sound ******

 

[mhardy6647]

Only expensive cable risers make a difference.
Keith

Of course! Probably a newbie mistake on the OP's part.

It is a fair question, in audio the more expensive something is the better it is this is a completely universal and immutable rule.
Keith

Oh, and heavier, too. Don't forget heavier.
This helps keep ceramic high-tension power line insulators in contention (although most aren't too expensive on the aftermarket).

 

[Noske]

I think that some folk here are not being very kind.

Cable raisers make no difference to anything, unless you perhaps have wet floorboards. Then there are other issues of priority to consider.

 

[Purité Audio]

Manufacturers build to a price it makes sense that in a more expensive product there are less constraints.
Fortunately for us technology might in time trickle down.
Keith

 

[Noske]

It is a fair question, in audio the more expensive something is the better it is this is a completely universal and immutable rule.
Keith

This is incorrect.

 

[Purité Audio]

I have been reading subjective reviews for forty years, are you saying they are all charlatans!
Keith

 

[OldHvyMec]

They work great, for easier cleaning. I've used simple M and W 2" wide blocks for 45 years. They are made from 1" thick hardwood and two are glued together,
sanded, and then painted to a high gloss. They don't collect dust and are easy to remove and clean completely once a year or so. I use silks to cover all my
equipment too. Some of those silks are over 75 years old and EASY to clean once a year with Wool-lite and a one day soak. They don't collect moisture or
dust that a 5 minute dryer toss won't clean. I change silks to match the season. They WON'T cause surface scratches in the wax if you wax your gear. I do.

I have gear 60+ years old, that looks brand new behind silks that cost 10.00 usd in a 2nd hand store.

The Ms and Ws are available on EBay.

Regards

 

[Noske]

I have been reading subjective reviews for forty years, are you saying they are all charlatans!
Keith

I have said what I have said.

 

[Purité Audio]

Goddammit Noske is your intention to single handedly undermine the whole hi-fi industry!
Keith

 

[diddley]

Great sarcasm

 

[DSJR]

I have said what I have said.

It was a humorous comment by @Purité Audio I think In audiophool land - and it appears especially in the far eastern audio markets, the price tag is EVERYTHING in high-end audio, irrespective of what goes on inside (or not, as the case may be). I was told once by a small maker that more than doubling his selling price for a valve based phono stage he made, actually brought about more sales due to the perceived value being increased as it was judged too cheap before.

Here in the cash-strapped UK, a few makers try to keep a local high end industry going, but they often get found out when properly rigorously tested, so don't usually get their products properly reviewed. Only the 'influencers' around and about 'spread the word.'

Back to topic, I don't think cable risers have made any inroads here apart from maybe one or two die-hards