since my system is not yet permanent,still have to paint all racks & stands and do a slight remodel to the basement,i have runs of 14/2 all over and some is coiled(don't want to cut a length too short and have to buy more)and i hear nothing but music,between passages is dead silent,and i have never had that before.just have to keep the puter's spdif disconnected to avoid the hum.think i'll even sell those straightwire speaker cables as i don't think i even need them(other than the "look cool factor")