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Choice between 2 speaker cable types.

I would like to upgrade my speaker cables and I have been referred to two well known speaker cable companies. Straightwire and Cardis are the two recommended to me. Does anyone have any experience or input regarding these two companies and the two cable models suggested to help guide me in the right direction. Straightwire - Expressivo Grand vs Cardis - Cygnus series. 
I have a rather long run between my speakers (Focal Scala Utopia) and my amplifier (Mac MC302) at 26 feet so a proper quality cable has been suggested.
Thanks so much in advance for your assistance.
Andy

andyhifiman
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noromance
9,739 posts
 
Move your power amp to the speakers and use shorter runs. The interconnects can do the long run. Better sounding solution.
dill
2,516 posts
 
Either would be a good choice, I would give StraightWire a bit of en edge.
kozka
130 posts
 
Belden 1311A

turnbowm
353 posts
 
StraightWire became a shell of it’s former self after David Salz left to form WireWorld. Cardas for the win.
kozka
130 posts
 
Their DBS cables are in another league.

yup...in that league they do not publish scores...ie.basic cable physical properties :)
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