Thus spake Dave Plowman (News):
In article ,
Paul B wrote:
I think the only concession you'll get here is to replace any freebee
"patch cord" with about the cheapest after-market one you can find &
spend any change on buying some MUSIC!

You're assuming all 'supplied' cables are to the same 'quality'?
Judging by my collection they certainly don't come from the same
factory. And why would the supplier of a good quality separate ruin
its performance by supplying an inferior cable with it? Or do you
think the prices charged for these 'aftermarket' ones reflect the
cost of making them?

The only assumption I've made is that Jo (professing to be a newb) probably
won't be spending so much that any supplied cable is going to be superior to
a fairly basic after-market variant. I would venture that the main
advantages are going to be mechanical integrity rather than sonic. I'm also
not convinced that even a cheap lead would "ruin" the sound of anything. If
I was recommending spending lets say ~£50 or more for an interconnect, its
manufacturing cost may indeed be a relevant but I'm not.