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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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rja
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Curious about Duelund cables so ordered a pair. In some ways I enjoy trying out new cables, in other ways it can be like torture.
One thing I surely don't enjoy is arguing about cables.
But hey, a little sparring is OK I guess.

fleschler
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Elizabeth, I certainly agree the SR duplexes are just ordinary commercial grade stock that have had things done to them such as adding graphene or other substances to them and jolting them with 2 million volts.  Those ordinary duplexes sound ordinary (I used a "Red" duplex prior to getting the Hubbels).  SR does wonders to a $6 black duplex that makes it worth the $250 to me.  Furutech has higher quality materials in their duplexes.  I can't say whether they sound as good or better than SR duplexes and Furutechs don't get zapped with 2 million volts.  My friend uses Oyaide duplexes and they sound fine as compared to stock duplexes.
fleschler
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boxer12  The SR Red has a warmer signature than the Black.  It may even sound best with SS rather than tube equipment.  They both sound good newly installed unlike the black fuse which is quite bad sounding in my two systems between the 10th and 72nd hours.  When broken in, the soundstage should expand and the sound will become more dynamic.  
inna
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Though I have transistor equipment, the system's sound is on a warmer side but not too warm. I think, I should get Furutech Gold even if either gold or rhodium would probably do.
defiantboomerang
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@geoffkait

Where did you get the bizzaro idea that I was an English major? I am not, FYI.

Bad "spotting" there. But no worries, relax please, I do not expect you to get much (if anything) right.
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