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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.
whipsaw
quincy
356 posts
 
I've been happily using Audio Quest - Granite speaker cables and Audio Quest King Cobra interconnects for `15 years.
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dodgealum
1,406 posts
 
Still using several Empirical Design power cords and ICs in my system after a dozen years. In fact, system move left me needing a power cord recently and could not imagine anything better for the money so called Karl and picked up another ED-316 for my Herron VTPH-2a. Great cables and great service!
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bkeske
5,597 posts
 
My speaker cables are NOS 1950’s Western Electric 10 awg bi-wire set. So, although they are as old as I am, fairly new to me. And yes, I like them.
middlemass
923 posts
 
Cardas Quadlink interconnects and 2 sets of matching speaker cables. Purchased from Audio Advisor 22 years ago for my Acoustat Model 6 system. Those speakers are gone but the cables and interconnects remain. Guess I don't have to worry about burn-in.
mitch2
4,065 posts
 
I have always been partial to Harmonic Technology speaker cables.  The Pro 9 line is constructed from solid core, multiple sized, fine gauge OCC wire that is individually insulated in foamed PE, cased, four cased wire groups twisted, and then stuffed with damping material in a tough PVC outer casing....what's not to like.  They have always sounded just right to me.  Currently running a full set of Pro 9 to the LF posts and a second full Pro 9+ to the MF/HF posts for an aggregate of 6 awg to each speaker.  That old wire sounds great.   
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