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Best Budget Silver/Silver-Blend Interconnects?

I found myself tapped after investing in (used) Legacy Classic speakers, MIT MH 750 Plus speaker cables, McCormick DNA 1 amp with upgrade, Monarchy DAC (and DIP). I knew my MIT TMAX interconnects were stunting performance, but even used I couldn't find any silver or silver-blend wires I could afford (my budget for a 2 meter pair, and 1 meter pair: $200).

I read lots of great reviews about Better Cables Silver Serpent II (with Bullet Plugs) and so gave them a try.

http://www.bettercables.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=69&strVarSel=&strCompare=

Better Cables says don't judge until after the 30 hour break-in period, but after five hours they had me entranced. Today, after 15 hours of listening I can't believe the quality of sound, even on Sirius channels from my satellite. Full, deep musical bass, delicate highs and a rich midrange.

Silver Serpent II is my choice for the best budget interconnect cables.
les3547
tgrisham
1,291 posts
 
I recently bought a Homegrown pure silver IC. Very reasonable price. I like it so far. Very neutral, uncolored.
hals_den
77 posts
 
DH Labs BL-1 with Eichmann Bullets are what I use and like very much. It costs 3.25/ft. for the BL-1 and $40 for a set of Bullets.
les3547 OP
22 posts
 
Thanks for the feedback.

Link for Homegrown:

http://www.homegrownaudio.com/

Link for DH Labs:

http://www.silversonic.com/docs/products/
mattybumpkin
590 posts
 
TG Audio all the way. On the used market, an outright steal.
dilly
113 posts
 
Was on this road few months back. Ended up with GROVER ULTIMATE REFERENCE cables. $150 for 1m. I really like them. No personal experience but some compare it to $1000 range cables. You can read more on head-fi or if you google. Good luck!
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