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Question on cable selection for Vandersteen 1

I have a tube amp coupled to a pair of Vandersteen Model 1 speakers coupled to 15/35 watt tube amplifier. They sound pretty good, but I am using really cheap speaker wire. I am wondering which is the better choice: 14 mm or 16 mm cables with banana plugs? Will the 16 mm cable give me too much base or is the higher diameter the better one in general? I play mostly rock.
marntz4me
unsound
7,329 posts
 
Alpha-Core Goertz is reported to work well with Vandersteen. They're reasonably priced, and Alpha-Core offers a generous free trial period.
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stringreen
6,468 posts
 
I'm using Anti-Cables on my Vandersteen 5A's with great success. Give them a try, you'll be surprised. They have a money back satisfaction guarantee.
adam18
670 posts
 
My Vandersteen 1C's are connected to my Rogue Audio Cronus integrated amp (EL-34 tubes) with AudioQuest Type 6+ cables, and the synergy is wonderful. Give these cables a try. You may be very happy with the sound. Happy Listening.
ctsooner
2,480 posts
 
Vandersteen used Audioquest cables for everything they do and they have for many many years.  I have the Castlerock biwired, but purchase what you can afford of any Audioquest cable (make sure they are authentic AQ cables if you purchase used as there really are a ton of fake ones on the market) and you will be very happy.  Cardas is another brand that works well with them.  
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jafant
19,602 posts
 
Audioquest, Signal Cable or Silent Source, are all excellent for Vandy speakers.
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