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Only for lower-resolution systems.

To extract every bit of detail (pun intended) from a well-recorded Redbook CD, you need cables that are both shielded and damped. Shields reduce noise, but can inject their own artifacts if they are not damped against electromagnetic resonance.

I've only recently begun to understand how tricky this is, so I recommend avoiding shielded cables in most cases.

Braiding is also tricky, and can make things muddy if done incorrectly. Simple twisted-pair of good wire will preserve most of the fidelity in most cases.

Yes, the Monster cables may be damaging your signal. If your preamp has sufficient drive, you need shielding even less at its output.

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