I would still love to know what happened to the Sunyata Taipan helix alpha pc. Which one is it now? Which one is the Python equivalent? Any input on their new lines would be appreciated.
2017 Honest Cabling that doesn’t promote bankruptcy
Looking for experiences and recs for current mid to upper mid level cabling solutions
I’m talking about ICs and Speaker cables that do not require plans for high jacking an armored car with a couple gallons of chloroform and a helicopter with a really big magnet?
Neither is it a matter of seeking out an ‘all system’ same brand and model loom, though it could be.
In Your opinion and or experience which signal cables (or mix of) have proven themselves recently to enable a revealing system to maintain or demonstrate its integrity, truth and musicality on its best level?
Or, in other words, With which current line of wires or ‘cables’ would you feel very confident using to connect your upscale stereo outfit in 2017?
New, or pre-owned?
… and why, please?
Thanks so very much. j
I’m talking about ICs and Speaker cables that do not require plans for high jacking an armored car with a couple gallons of chloroform and a helicopter with a really big magnet?
Neither is it a matter of seeking out an ‘all system’ same brand and model loom, though it could be.
In Your opinion and or experience which signal cables (or mix of) have proven themselves recently to enable a revealing system to maintain or demonstrate its integrity, truth and musicality on its best level?
Or, in other words, With which current line of wires or ‘cables’ would you feel very confident using to connect your upscale stereo outfit in 2017?
New, or pre-owned?
… and why, please?
Thanks so very much. j
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The best wire I have heard, and I have owned many, is the Duelund bulk stranded copper in oil impregnated cotton. Wonderful sounding with many of us Aphiles selling off cables costing up to $2500 for this stuff. Jeff Day and Jim Smith both love and use it talking about it on the their sites/blogs. Offered in 16,12, and 20 gauge. Price is $9-$16 meter. Do not terminate as speaker wire as it sounds best stripped and hooked directly. All terminations degrade sound. I have owned Clear Day, MG, several Cardas, TRL, Amadi, Tara Labs Air, and others and the Duelund wire is very special. It is tinned so no need to worry about oxidation etc....The 16 gauge is the choice for many for both speaker wire and ICs. With Switchcraft rca’s you can make a 1 meter set of ICs for just $65. The 12ga is a tad more full bodied than the 16ga when used as speaker cable. The 16ga is a tad more lively. Dont let the price fool you, You could spend thousands on this wire and still smile when you hear it. |
Grannyring > best wire I have heard, is the Duelund bulk stranded copper in oil impregnated cotton. Blindjim > OK. A few Q’s…. What covers the oil impregnated cotton to make it safe to use as a conductor? Can these things be considered ‘shielded? Essentially, are they both as revelatory neutral and transparent to the signal apart from one with more weightiness and one more active?? Have you ever ran double runs of this wire as spkr wire in any AWG size? Exactly where do we buy these wires? Thanks, Jim |
Cotton is the only outer covering and all that is needed. It is sturdy, thick, and safe. No worries. You can purchase this wire from Parts Connextion. They sell the 16ga and 12 ga. I like the Duelund and love the Western Electric NOS wire which the Duelund wire was fashioned after. 10 gauge and can be purchased below. Please note it is sold as a twisted set! Great value. Don’t terminate .... use the bare wire. Same with the Duelund wire. I started off with the Duelund 16ga and finally ended up on the Western Electric 10ga. Personal preference only and system synergy. http://www.ebay.com/itm/per-foot-Western-Electric-AIW-10ga-STRANDED-cloth-covered-gray-PAIR-/2316636... It is warmer sounding and more full bodied while the Duelund wire is lively and a tad more open. Two great options. Both these options are not shielded as you say. This is one reason for their openness. What these cables have in spades is uncanny realism. Less electronic or reproduced sounding and more live. Your music sounds real. It sort of transcends talking about this or that audiophile adjective. |
What covers the oil impregnated cotton to make it safe to use as a conductor?Jim, I would not use the Duelund wire to make power cords but the cotton covering should be fine when using the wire as ICs or SCs. The Western Electric wire was designed as a speaker wire but has been used by several cable manufacturers to make power cords. From the WE website; KS-13385 is our premium Hi-Fi audio wire. It features a soft drawn copper with a tinned coating and a cotton braided jacket. |
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