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Looking For 90% of the performane of the super expensive cables for much less money

I currently have a system which consists of Vandersteen 5A's, THor Audio TP-150 tubed monoblocks, Thor Line Stage and Thor phono stage, Marantz SACD player SA-114 and will take delivery of the VPI Prime Scout with a Sumiko EVOS 3 Cartridge. I am currently using LAT International Speaker Cables, Power Cords and Interconnects. (They are no longer in business). I am in immediate  need of turntable cables and would like to update my new speaker cables and interconnects. Not willing to spend thousands on this upgrade. Seeking to capture as much of the "magic" that the super expensive cables deliver but at a more realistic price point. I understand that I have really good quality equipment, but at this stage of my life cannot allocate mega dollars towards cables.
 Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 
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stevencason
93 posts
 
I've used signal cable with good success.

www.signalcable.com/


scm
314 posts
 
@elizabeth ...I`d be interested in knowing what cables you use now.

I have a pair of .5 Meter KCAG that I now use between my Tortuga Premp and Herron phono stage and it was a step up from the Silver Streaks that I had been using for the last couple years.


lowtubes
103 posts
 
Hello Kjl1065, I have put together something that sounds great. I’ve compared it to MIT 770s and it is just as clear with great bass and is actually better in the treble. 
Mapleshade Golden Helix 2
Anti cable
Run these sidebyside and connect them together to amp and speakers. 
Both are solid core and in my experience, solid core sounds better as a speaker cable. Images are more focused. 
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kahlenz
274 posts
 
Blue Jean Cables.  I am of the school that claim cables do make a difference.  The differences are very dependent on the system.  Proper AWG for speakers is important, and length makes a difference (mostly in rolled-off high end).  Capacitance can be important, especially at very low signal levels (phono stage, for example).  But if you are only shooting for 90%, anything will do.  Blue Jean cables will get you to around 98%.
inna
7,296 posts
 
Rolex are very accurate though not the most accurate there is, time to service it. It also has proven reliability and resistance to elements confirmed by those who wore them in faraway places. Rolex is in fact a performance choice.
I think, the OP is now enlightened beyond his tolerance, but cable subject is complicated, fun too.
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