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Budget 15' interconnect recommendation

After remodeling my basement I will need to get a 15 feet interconnect between my pre-map and power amp. I don't have a lot of budget for that, up to $300. I did some research here and other forums and seems like the following cables will fit in my budget. I am asking if some of you have owned them and provide some direct comparison. I like smooth mid, low mid, solid (not big/loud) bass, wide sound stage (don't like in your face forward sound), good dynamic range, airy high etc... Mostly listen to classical, vocal, jazz and soft rock. Both amps are SS.

1. Blue Jean LC-1
2. Audio Art AAC IC-3
3. AudioQuest Big Sur
4. Audio Envy Studio Prestige
hifi28
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fuzztone
5,635 posts
 
Audio Envy of your choices.
I would DIY out of vanDamme XKE, Mogami 2549 or Canare L-4E6S. Pro mic cable.
Don’t worry about balanced for line level until you try. I made a 40’er of XKE, dead quiet.
I've used all three.
hifi28 OP
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How is the Mogami 2549 sound to you and how long did you make it to be?
ghdprentice
7,292 posts
 
I recommend shopping used. Definitely not Blue Jeans. Cable company has used… that means you can get into the $600 if bought new. By your description you should consider Cardas Clear Reflection. Also, older like Harmonix, either copper or silver coated copper. Both were good for the money then, should be really good used.
Take your time. It is worth getting a good set and for that length, that is not a lot of money. I think mine are about 20’ and cost $5K (granted I have a very high end system)… but I am very happy with them.
geof3
1,129 posts
 
I’m going toss the obvious… why do they “need” to be so far apart? I can relate to space issues etc. what causes the distance?

@ghdprentice curious why you dismiss Blue Jeans as such?
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tomic601
13,032 posts
 
i have the Blue Jean but in a low RF environment w cathode follower preamp, so driving the cable/amp load is not an issue. Of the four you mention, all acceptable. Given you dont have RF and preamp issues.
best to you
jim
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