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spkr cable: copper, silver or combo/hybrid?

Silver interconnects are too bright/harsh in my solid state system so I opted for Synergistic Research hybrids (superlative soundstage!). Now I'm faced with the question of what to use for speaker cables, copper, silver or a combo/hybrid. Will I negate the effect of the SR IC if I choose silver? I put my money in the IC and am looking for budget speaker cables in the belief that the IC is a more critical component. Am considering Signal Cable,Silent Audio, Tara Phase II... in other words, speaker cables below $200. Plus I BI-WIRE. Rega Planet into a Marantz vintage integrated driving Mordaunt-Short speakers. Input?
pmboyd
clio09
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Pmboyd,

Sorry, I misread your post. From my research good silver speaker cables will present a lot of detail, but lack the warmth of copper. Since you're using hybrid ICs it may be worth trying the silver cables, but my Alpha Core/Goertz recommendation would not apply here as they are out of your budget. However, I would still recommend the copper Python Bi-wire and perhaps you can find a suitable silver cable to compare against. As I previously mentioned these are offered on a 30 day trial basis so not much to lose.
sdcampbell
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If your budget is limited to under $200 for a bi-wire pair of cables (presumably 8-10 feet long), then you should audition the Kimber 4VS or 8VS. If you can find a set of used Kimber 4TC, then they should also be within your budget and will offer slightly better sound. (The only difference between the "TC" and "VS" lines is the type of dielectric/insulation used to coat the wires.)

If, however, your budget will stretch to accommodate a set of used Alpha-Core Goertz MI2, they are my first recommendation. Great cables for a very modest cost (by high-end standards).
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limomangus
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You can build your own high quality copper Speaker wires.Its not  hard at all .The results will amaze you ....
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