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Who else is using old cables/interconnects, and is happy?

Although I have changed my system substantially in recent years, I still retain both speaker cables and interconnects that I have owned for ~15 years. I use Audience Au24E speaker cables and RCA interconnects, and a Virtual Dynamic David XLR between my DAC and integrated amp.

The system sounds very good, and I am not inclined to make any changes to the cables. Having said that, though, if anyone has used similar cables and found big steps forward without breaking the bank, I'd be interested to read about your experiences.

More broadly, I would enjoy hearing about cables that other members have stuck with for years.
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larryi
3,722 posts
 
I use XLO limited and NBS interconnects that are at least 16 years old.  My long interconnect (3 meters) between my linestage and amp is Audio Note Sogon that is around six years old.  My speaker cables, also Audio Note Sogon, are also around six years old.
dsper
657 posts
 
The new weaves are just HARD to beat.. No aluminum shielding, sure makes for better SQ yet a dark background, by design..

I am an interconnect newbie. I use Cullen Cable and one pair of Synergistic Research interconnects and do not know what model. They tamed the Thiels CS5is tweeters and made me happy.

So what are "new weaves"? Yours is the first reference I have noticed. Can you share any sources/info to check this out or a particular manufacturer?

Thanks, 

Dsper


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russ69
3,360 posts
 
I don't have any expensive cables, just mid-line Kimber, Audio Quest, etc. But, cables get swapped out depending on the systems needs. That changes as equipment changes. I don't believe in one cable serves all masters. Cables needs to be tuned just like the rest of your system.  
petg60
1,486 posts
 
Still using for 20 years my Siltech LS4-120 for speakers, FTM-3S for the phono stage and SPO-12 for turntable power supply. These have survived from an all Siltech cabling including FTM-4S, FTM-4G and SPO-18.
These are the original version better than later G3.

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facten
2,741 posts
 
Some of my cables are older - 11 year old Clear Day speaker cables in both systems, a couple of 7 year old Audio Art Cable power cords, Silnote Audio Orion RCA 8 years & Poseidon 2 digital cable 10 years
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