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The most transparent speaker cable

Gentlemen, I've been trying already for three cables in my system and none has all of the qualities I'm looking for in one. Can anyone recommend me the speaker cable which will be the most transparent with best detailing, not harsh and not muddy with the deepest bass and beautiful transients?

I've tried Revelation Audio Labs, Oyaide FF-20 V2 and Russian noname solid core AC in-wall cable. Today I'm gonna test the AR solid core but I doubt it will win. What I like in solid core cables is that they giving me the best and coherent bass I heard but at a price of the transparency. Of all three, the most transparent however was the Russian noname solid core AC in-wall cable but it lacks the bass slam and finesse.
Some recommend me to try as a speaker cable the Mundorf MConnect Metallfolie...
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theppd OP
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Great thread! Thanks everyone for your input!
Yes, most of the cables are out of my price range but it's always interesting to know where are the skies located. Mostly I'm interested in under 3k range for a used cable, better is 2k :)

Any thoughts on the WW family? Maybe even Argento or Stealth?
kodak805
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Use the link below to see the video on TARA Labs cable technology:

https://youtu.be/C4ODI10n84w

Their labor intensive construction techniques and materials are unsurpassed and the sonic result proves it.


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bugman03-

I like Stage III Concepts for power cords (PC) only.
The best that I have ever auditioned (even better than Transparent OPUS).
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dave_b
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Audioquest delivers fantastic value and have great transparency while retaining hefty bass.  I find MIT DELIVERS the most low level detail with warmth and deep taught bass.  Transparent also delivers wonderful balance.  Only flawed designs force you to choose detail or bass... bad designs come in many forms.  Ahendler has deeper issues than can be addressed here:)
sdcampbell
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I've been in the hi-end audio game for just over 50 years, and during that time I have owned or used some 20 brands of speaker cable. The most transparent cable (both speaker and interconnect) in my system is the Nordost brand. Try to borrow several models -- starting in the Norse "family" -- or rent from The Cable Company.

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