Speltz Anti-cable needs break-in period?

Sounds just like the symptoms of a new cable needing more break in time. I just broke in a pair of Coincident CST IC's placed between my pre and mono blocks. Israel Blume recomends two hundred hours of initial break in and they needed every single bit of it! Had very much of the nasties you described but, not any more. Their beautiful! I have never heard a wire that didn't need a break in. Enjoy!

Realprober, my experience matches yours. After reading how they bested Audience AU24 in some systems on Audiogon I was anxious to try them. But I was a bit disappointed the way they performed in my system. What really did them in for me was the reduction in scope of the soundstage. Still at $80 for an 8ft. pair, an excellent deal, but I greatly preferred the AU24 and Ridge Street Poiema to them with my equipment.

I've had different experiences with the Spletz cables Mine were used (not too much) but came wound together. Wonderful soundstage, imaging and bass are right there. I also was using Transparent MusicLinks before. The Speltz cables sound smoother, more open. Bass is there- actually improved.

When I switched to the Spletz jumpers (from the brass plates), the highs dropped off and the soundstage went back a few feet. After about 10 hours, it's starting to come back, but I found the sound still very engaging and just a little relaxed.

Thanks guys for the comments.

I guess the cables just don't match with my system.

It's clear sound... but just clear. Not so impressive.

Does anyone know cables which has better bass/high extensions and more "air", but still detailed. My budget is around 100 to 500 used. Anyway, I am using a SET tube amp.

Thanks!

With our tube amps (one of them SET), we only use silver speaker cables. I think your options will be dictated in part by the other components in your system. What else are you using?

I don't know how many feet you need but a 6' pair of Quicksilver cables brand new will run you $510. I just sold a 4' pair for $160. They were excellent. Very good extension, and transparent as could be. When we switched speakers, however, we ended up needing a thicker gauge. That's why I think it's important to know what else you are using.