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Hi all,
Not looking for recommendations specifically for a particular model of speaker cable, but looking to start by considering the companies themselves. I have a budget of $700 for a used set of 8ft pair of cables. My speakers are DIY Peerless and Sb tweeter 3 way hybrid open baffles. I want to try to avoid the cable-merry-go-round and go with a company the is generally highly regarded for making good stuff (low risk). I am considering Analysis Plus, JPS Labs. The only reason I am not considering the ultra small manufacturers is because I want to have the ability to sell later if need be and some of the really small guys don't have the recognition yet. Any additional manufacturers recommendations are welcomed
jimbones
jimbones OP
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I prefer the deeper sound stage, not front row. Now the MIT that I have is pretty old so i don't know what the current stuff sounds like. Nordost is very expensive
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jmcgrogan2
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Nordost top stuff is very expensive, as is MIT's, Purist Audio, Tara Labs, Analysis Plus and many others. You could probably get a used pair of Nordost Heimdall in your price range if you want though. Very clear and revealing, with a nice deep stage. Smooth it is not though, you may find it a tad bright.
jimbones OP
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Ha ha JMC, everything is bright and not smooth to you, (I'm teasing you). Are clear, detailed and smooth mutually exclusive? Can something be detailed AND smooth? If so what cable has those?. my guess is that it may be revealing a not so great preamp/amo/source. (BTW my set uo is a AR SP8/Aragon 4004 mkII/Burson Conductor/Emotiva ERC-3 transport
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jmcgrogan2
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Detailed and smooth are rather exclusive, as you get more detail, you get less smooth.
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jedinite24
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Hi Jimbones

How about Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables? Morrow Audio often has a used inventory on their official site at a discount. They periodically have discount offers ranging from 10% to 30% off the already lowered price. I think the Morrow Audio cables could fit your needs. I have the Morrow Audio SP3 speaker wire with various cabling from other manufacturers throughout my system that I find clear and detailed enough for me but also smooth. The smoothing may have been done though due to a majority tube front end. I have a phono tube preamp and a tube buffer for digital duties.
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