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Recommendations for IC and speaker cable

I’m in need of some recommendations for above mentioned cables. I’ll be soon looking to upgrade my entire cable entourage. I’m looking to get more synergy with my system and a cable which enhances the music experience. System consists of Krell Pre/Pro, Krell Amplifiers, Musical Fidelity CD Player, Oppo DVD and B&K 803D2 Speakers. After many hours doing research the path leads to Transparent cable which are said to be most synergetic with the Krells. Room is very much acoustically correct and everything is superb with exception of occasional high frequency anomalies (more apparent in older recordings or poorly mastered recordings)

Currently connected cables are all Blue Jeans cables which are acceptable but I feel I’m missing something in the big picture. These cables? give me a unpleasant high frequency metallic "screech", at some tweeter frequencies, for lack of better term. Cabling is XLR from Pre/Pro to Amp, Digital Coax CD to Pre/Pro, Digital Coax DVD to Pre Pro, 10GA Speaker with Bananas both ends. I’m reading that the Transparent cables will take care of this High frequency "screech". Does anyone here have suggestions as to what alternate cable to look into? I plan on trying a few brand names out without actually purchasing them unless I’m satisfied that they are the cable I like most in my system.

I’ll value any input you may have but lets not go to knocking BlueJeans as they have provided much enjoyment over the years and worth the little amount spent. I’m now retired and listen to my system much much more and am now noticing the little nuances so I’m looking for input for alternative cabling. I also love the Krell sound so no I’m not changing equipment, only cable recommendations please.

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gillatgh OP
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Budget? In this rabbit hole hobby can there be a budget? But yes of course there is a goal which is the best for the least but no more than I can reasonably afford. I checked transparent prices and having a difficult time justifying their prices, although if they truly and measurably really provide what I’m looking for ok I’ll go on a Ramen noodle diet. But I’m thinking there’s got to be a wire out there that’s at least comparable. I’ll attempt to audition as many as I can.

Thank you all above for taking the time to assist in my quest for audio nirvana. I’ll be looking into all suggestions.

Keep it coming!

gdnrbob
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I have a set of current model Transparent Plus cables for my speakers. Though some have felt they are not what I should use with my Vandy 3a sigs, I enjoy them and think they will serve you well, as far as the high frequency 'screech'. I have owned prior models of the Transparent, but I think this current line is by far much more 'open'.
As far as IC's go, I have switched to Zu. They seem to be very neutral and clean, as well as not terribly expensive.
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gillatgh OP
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Thank you for your input. I'll be keeping all suggestions in mind
yage
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I'm not a fan of Transparent Cables. I heard them connecting Vandersteen Quatro CT's and VTL monoblock amps and the sound was overly bright and harsh.

I actually recently traded 'down' to Blue Jeans from audiophile cabling and couldn't be happier. However, you might want to try Cardas. I have a pair of their Clear headphone cable and it sounds warm and refined. Parts Connexion is running a special on their discontinued Neutral and Golden Reference lines.
dorkwad
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Darwin Silver, Ascension, or Ascension Plus are all under $500 used maybe even $300.  The Silver can be had for $150 used.  The Amadi Maddie Signature is also a silver wired cable.  Should be able to get for under $300 used.  These cables offer great transparency, detail and dynamics with excellent bass.  There is no etch in the high end.  With a very resolving system, I have no urge to buy better cables.  I did try more expensive cables prior.
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