Entry Level Interconnect Reccomendations


Hello all,

I wanted to come here to ask you guys’ advice on some interconnects. This is my system:

Spica TC50 speakers
2x M&K VX-7 II subwoofers
Emotiva XDA-2 digital preamp
Adcom GFA-545 amplifier
Harrison Labs PFMod crossover (soon to be replaced by MiniDSP)

I connect my Emotiva to my crossover via RCA male>male adapter, for the best quality. This means I have only 1 interconnect in my entire system (crossover to the amplifier). I have been using these basic Acoustic Research RCA cables. A friend lent me his Aural Thrills and Tara Labs interconnects and I heard a pretty significant difference when replacing my AR cables with them.

So I now plan to buy my own interconnects, and I wanted to come here for your suggestions. Here are some options I’ve come up with, but feel free to add more:

Cardas Crosslink
Audioquest Diamondback
Audioquest King Cobra (same price as Diamondback right now)
Audioquest Colorado (under $175 right now)
Nordost White Lighting (slightly out of budget, but I can pull it off)
DIY DH Labs Pro Studio
DIY VH Audio Silver Interconnects
Edit: Wireworld Equinox 7


I’d like to keep it under $150USD for 1.0M pair.

Again, if there are any other suitable options, feel free to add them. The above list is just some un-educated guesses I threw out there.

Thanks so much!

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I have not heard all the cables recommended however I believe the AQ King Cobra's at the Music Direct sale price would be a good fit in your system and a good buy.
I agree. I think I might pick them up and sell them if I upgrade to something like the Stager Silvers.

I think Blue Jeans Cable uses Belden.  BJC builds to your order.  Good value!

They don't have it in Belden 8402 :(
Anything by, Cardas, Kimber, or Wywires is very good. I would also put Morrow audio MA-2 on your very short list. We have MA-4s and they are excellent. I have also used Audioquest, and Cardas cables with great results, although similar performance tends to be more expensive than Morrow. Quality is outstanding on all of them. It all depends on what you want your end result to be.
Ok, shameless plug. I have anti-cable connects for sale on audio here at a fraction of the new price. Solid, good sounding and good value.
Beernut

I addition to them being a good fit in your system, the AQ KCs  are very well made and easily sold on the used market should one choose to make a change.