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Speaker cable advice

I am currently looking for a new pair of speaker cables.
My current setup is a pair of CARY SLM 70 tube monoblocks, a counterpoint sa-3000 preamp, cal icon mk2 power boss, rega planar 3 with an rb600 arm with a denon 103 cartridge and PSB stratus goldi speakers. I am currently running morrow ma2 ic's (great cable by the way) and audioquest type 4 speaker cables biwired. My budget is around $500, and I only need about 4 foot runs. I am considering goertz, kimber, xlo, etc. I would like them to be biwired
Any suggestions?
Thanks
skipper320
schubert
7,386 posts
 
I've used Morrows and while they are decent,I find ZU Mission or Libtec better.
IMHO 7-8 feet is required foe SC's to sound their best.
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stringreen
6,470 posts
 
Anti-cables are inexpensive, and endorsed by the Absolute Sound and me.
meiwan
399 posts
 
Coincidence.

I just sold some cables, and will be waiting a few weeks for the new ones to arrive. In the meantime I had some old Audioquest type 4 cable laying around. So I hooked it up. While not terrible (not offensive), it certainly is a pretty flat, dull cable, with little in the way of detail.

You might try Kimber 4tc shotgun or 8tc. Both will be a significant improvement over what you have and should fall in your budget. Another great value is Acoustic Zen Satori cable which can be had used for around your budget.
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jazzerdave
163 posts
 
I've been extremely pleased with the Silver Resolution from Signal Cable. They have a 30 day in home return policy, so you could test them out and send them back if you decide you'd prefer to look around. Four foot bi-wire runs would cost ~220. You might be able to find another option that sounds as good at the top end of your budget, but I don't know that you'll improve upon them without exceeding it (unless you go used).

Good luck
ellyjr
97 posts
 
I second the Clear Day Cable Double Shotgun. You can demo them for free for 30 days. You will not be disapointed.
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