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AQ Experts,


which model(s) replaced the Volcano speaker cables?

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I now have AQ Wildwood and yes they are even better than Oak.  Not cheap though!
Jafant, I looked around and tried a few other speaker cables from other brands. Some gives you an illusion of super-extended soundstage, but you get less resolution/details and/or a unpleasant frequency balanced sound.

At AQ Volcano price range, it is very challenging to find an alternative.Unless you are willing to pay 2-3 times more andyou might get some improvement as 10% or so. I use AQ Meteor on my first setup and AQ volcano on second system. AQ Meteor is 2 times more expensive and its improvement (specially on HF extensions) compared to AQ Volcano is like <10%.

cheers.

jafant,  Vpi Classic Signature to Niagra RCA to Mcintosh C1000 transistor. Meridian 808.3 to Niagra XLR to Mcintosh C1000 tube.  Wild Blue Yonder XLR from tube unit, Niagra from transistor unit, to Mcintosh 1.2 kW monos.  1.2kw to Wildwood BW 800ds.  PS audio P 5 regen for sources only with AQ NRG 10s.