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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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jjue
103 posts
 
I second the Clear Day cables. I recently moved from Anticables Level 3 speaker cables to the Clear Day Double Shotgun. A big improvement on the overall sound quality on my system. 
theothergreg
222 posts
 
I really like Straightwire Crescendo III balanced interconnects and speaker wire, but they are a bit thick to work with for some applications.  I use Clarus Crimson in tighter spaces when I need a bit more flexibility.  I hear great things about the new AQ offerings, too.

One thing you should not overlook is the power cord.  The single biggest improvement in bass response and sound stage I got is with the Clarus Crimson HC power cord.  Those things are beasts.
soix
9,456 posts
 
First, I'd recommend just buying used and keep swapping until you find what works for you.  As someone who recently tried to sell cables and couldn't even get near half their value that's your gain with little risk of loss.  Anyway, the original Acoustic Zen Matrix Reference (NOT the series II version) interconnects may give you just what you're looking for at a very reasonable price, and they do show up here pretty frequently.  Their Satori speaker cables would also be very worth a shot and synergistic with the Matrix.  Another interconnect possibly worth exploring would be Cardas Golden Cross or Golden Reference, and another speaker cable would be Analysis Plus Oval 9.  Just some thoughts given you're looking to tame highs.

One other thought -- you don't mention power cords but those can obviously also greatly affect the tonal balance you're getting.  Best of luck. 

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lowrider57
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"First, I’d recommend just buying used and keep swapping until you find what works for you."

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gillatgh OP
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Well I do believe I found the speaker cable that's right for me and I'm one step closer to audio Nirvana. For what its worth it was not very expensive and lived up to its advert and more. Boutique made to specs in USA. The cable is called Cryo Nova and my systems sings. I finally found a cable that synergizes with my Krell system. Its staying hooked up. I never tried a solid core speaker wire but should have done so years ago. I can not believe what I've been missing, the speed, smoothness, highs lows, detail, openess and all associated terms just opened up, This cable just blew me away
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