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JWAudio Cryo-Nova speaker cable. How does it rate?

I came across a member's thread about a speaker cable called J.W. Audio "Cryo". They offer a new model: JW Audio "Cryo-NOVA" which is supposedly better. I know nothing about this company, and read about (and even tried a few of) several budget cables like Clearday; Audio Art; Clearview "Double Helix" marketed by Mapleshade Internet. Anti-Cable speaker cable I currently have the Audio Art SC-5 (standard) which is above average, but not outstanding in any area.

Appreciate any comments about JW Audio Cryo-Nova, or earlier models..... BTW, is it advisable to use differnet speaker lengths?? I can save money with going for a shorter run on the right speaker in my current set-up. I need 12 ft on the left speaker.
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gillatgh
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Now that would be opinion. TT was hooked to HT for no more than comparison. HT I agree is very nice but it's a catch all to do all but does not do all the very best hence 2 separate systems. The Stereo system does simply analog at the best I can do. The proceed far out classes the Krell for straight analog play and don't underestimate the Adcom 555Ii, one of the best budget amps ever produced. Of course without actual ears in the room and based on market brand only one would think as you do
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mountz
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I used JW cryo in my home theatre and was not thrilled.  You have to be especially careful because the build quality is not the best.  If you have a weird angle or step on it, it will fail.  One of the cables I ordered didn't even make it through delivery before coming apart.  That said, they are pretty good for the value. 

I would invest in another cable for the long haul.  Had his customer service been a little better, he would have made a killing on me, but that is what you get when you go for the budget stuff.
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toddverrone
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@gilatgh Hey, that’s why I said seems. I’m definitely not claiming to be an expert, they’re simply impressions formed after reading people’s descriptions and reviews of gear when I’ve been searching. I almost bought an adcom 555 last year during my last amp search..
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zmanastronomy
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@mountz, I have PMed you to find out and possibly fix the QC problem with your cables. As far as stepping on them...
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