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Recommendations for IC and speaker cable

I’m in need of some recommendations for above mentioned cables. I’ll be soon looking to upgrade my entire cable entourage. I’m looking to get more synergy with my system and a cable which enhances the music experience. System consists of Krell Pre/Pro, Krell Amplifiers, Musical Fidelity CD Player, Oppo DVD and B&K 803D2 Speakers. After many hours doing research the path leads to Transparent cable which are said to be most synergetic with the Krells. Room is very much acoustically correct and everything is superb with exception of occasional high frequency anomalies (more apparent in older recordings or poorly mastered recordings)

Currently connected cables are all Blue Jeans cables which are acceptable but I feel I’m missing something in the big picture. These cables? give me a unpleasant high frequency metallic "screech", at some tweeter frequencies, for lack of better term. Cabling is XLR from Pre/Pro to Amp, Digital Coax CD to Pre/Pro, Digital Coax DVD to Pre Pro, 10GA Speaker with Bananas both ends. I’m reading that the Transparent cables will take care of this High frequency "screech". Does anyone here have suggestions as to what alternate cable to look into? I plan on trying a few brand names out without actually purchasing them unless I’m satisfied that they are the cable I like most in my system.

I’ll value any input you may have but lets not go to knocking BlueJeans as they have provided much enjoyment over the years and worth the little amount spent. I’m now retired and listen to my system much much more and am now noticing the little nuances so I’m looking for input for alternative cabling. I also love the Krell sound so no I’m not changing equipment, only cable recommendations please.

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gillatgh OP
381 posts
 
Thank you for your input. I'll be keeping all suggestions in mind
yage
400 posts
 
I'm not a fan of Transparent Cables. I heard them connecting Vandersteen Quatro CT's and VTL monoblock amps and the sound was overly bright and harsh.

I actually recently traded 'down' to Blue Jeans from audiophile cabling and couldn't be happier. However, you might want to try Cardas. I have a pair of their Clear headphone cable and it sounds warm and refined. Parts Connexion is running a special on their discontinued Neutral and Golden Reference lines.
dorkwad
545 posts
 
Darwin Silver, Ascension, or Ascension Plus are all under $500 used maybe even $300.  The Silver can be had for $150 used.  The Amadi Maddie Signature is also a silver wired cable.  Should be able to get for under $300 used.  These cables offer great transparency, detail and dynamics with excellent bass.  There is no etch in the high end.  With a very resolving system, I have no urge to buy better cables.  I did try more expensive cables prior.
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nonoise
10,796 posts
 
Zu Audio still have their Event Mk.1 speaker cables at discount. They are a great find.
As for ICs, try out the Darwin Ascension line.
There is a 30 day trial period with the Darwins and I believe that although the Zus are at a discount, there is still a trial period as well.

Good luck and all the best,
Nonoise
dorkwad
545 posts
 
The Amadi Maddie Signature speaker cables can be had new for $600 for an 8 ft. pair.  The AMS cables replaced MG Audio Planus III in my system which were $1895 and the best I had ever heard by some margain prior. The Amadi's had deeper bass and the highs were even clearer.  They also have no drawbacks that i can detect.  These cables will eventually sell for $1895 when they are better known.
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