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cable recommendations

I just took the plunge I bought my first proper 2-channel system, which consists of a pair of VTL MB-450 tube monoblocks, VTL 5.5 preamp and Dynaudio C1 speakers. The only things missing from my system are cables and better front end (I currently a Technics SL-1200 going into a Cambridge Audio 640p phono preamp, and a Squeezebox for my digital stuff).

I listen to a variety of styles of music, so I guess I'm looking for a speaker cable that's pretty neutral (since I'm guessing the VTL amps in triode mode will color the sound a bit anyway). I'm currently thinking of using Nordost Red Dawn for speaker and balanced connection between pre and power amp. For source interconnects I'm thinking either Red Dawn or Cardas Cross.

Thoughts?
jibbonacci
knghifi
1,668 posts
 

I auditioned Red Dawn on Graaf GM200 and EAR and it's a great match. Found NOT a good match on both Pass and Krell. Better match with Tube components.

Check out Zu Varial MK3 interconnects. It works especially well with tube components. Varials replaced most of my very expensive cables. Check out the 6moon review.
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gmahler2u
45 posts
 
Hi

You should try Morrow audio cable...i'm not affliate with them but i'm happy customer...I have ma3...it's awesome cable.

try it from ma1 sp1...then upgrade. they have 60 days audition time and if you like it...you keep it or return it!

enjoy!
coxhaus
231 posts
 
If you are looking at Red Dawn I would also look at Blue heaven v2 which is cheaper than the Red Dawn. I liked the Blue heaven better but never owned either. I owned some of the SPM line which is better than both of them and a little more expensive.
beerdraft
198 posts
 
Try Kubala Sosna and take a look at there upgrade and return policy. Best I've seen in the business.
joeyboynj
621 posts
 
Morrow audio is now charging a 8% restocking fee to return the cable or full store credit towards a future purchase.
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