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Biwire Cables for Vandersteen 2CE Signatures

Hi all.  Trying to make a cable decision...  Richard Vandersteen recommends "true biwire" (i.e. "double biwire") cables, and suggested trying audioquest.  Audioadvisor will build audioquest cables to order, and can build two pairs of Rocket 88 cables for double biwiring (without DBS battery system) for around $1000.  The other option is two pairs of Purist Genesis Luminist cables, higher retail cost, but could get used.  So apples for apples costwise. Running with a McCormack DNA 0.5 Rev A amplifier.  Any suggests?
peter_s
tomcarr
1,543 posts
 
Some good comments above.
I'm having nice results using bi-wire Anticables between my Krell and my 2Cs.
Very happy with the sound.

Tom
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kalali
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It does make an audible difference for sure. Without the bi-wiring, to my ears the same content, particularly the mids, sounded more forward and noticeably disjointed from the rest of the music. As soon as I removed the jumpers and plugged the second set of cables everything sort of smoothed out.  I have a similar (bi-wire) set up with different amps on my Martin Logans and the difference was not anywhere as noticeable. Of course everything between the two systems are different including the listening room so it may not be apples to apples comparison. Just one more data point. 
nycjlee
286 posts
 
+2 for Johnny R. @ Audioconnection. I got true bi-wire double run AQ GO4 w/DBS for my Treo CTs from Johnny and they sound awesome. Other Vandy owners seem to have found satisfaction using Anticables or Clear Day cables. Good luck!
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tomic601
13,022 posts
 
yes to Anticables
brother uses that on 3a sig with excellent results
they also offer up a variety of sized soft copper spades that will make an excellent connection
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hifiman5
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@nycjlee    You can't go wrong with a recommendation from John R.!  I replaced my AQ cables when I traded up from 3A Sigs. to Treo CTs.  My Earth Series cables had such heavy gauge of copper that the mid bass was too heavy and was obscuring the clarity of the midrange and the outstanding carbon tweeter.  The double shotgun Clear Day Cables are a perfect match for my Treo CTs.  Glad to hear the GO4 are working out so well for you!
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