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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
mastering92
870 posts
 
I've got some old RCAs that say JAPAN on them. I think it was made by Technics. 

tds3371
49 posts
 
I'm very happy with a set of Audioquest Lapis Hyperlitz 1M cables (RCA) that must be 20+ years old (and I bought them used).  I'll probably keep them forever; since the printing has completely faded off the cabling, only I know what they are. Plus, to my admittedly aging ears, they still sound nice.
jafant
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whipsaw
I lived with Monster Cable from 1988 to 2002. Starting in 2002, I crossed over into the "dark" side with Transparent Audio.


Happy Listening!
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cincyjim
103 posts
 
Still using Cardas Cross Link 6.5 ft speaker cables since 1995 Kimber Illuminati D60
on Sony CDP707esd since 1990 and Audioquest Diamond Back interconnects since 2014.
ebm
9,311 posts
 
Not me I use TARA LABS MUSE for best sound.
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