Goertz still the choice with Vandersteen?


Looking through past threads, it seems Vandy users saw a good fit between solid core wire the likes of Audioquest and anti cable and their Vandys. Also saw threads from the past that Goertz used to be the favorite choice among solid state amp users as well. Anyone with experience can share their thoughts?
asturias00
If you go with Goertz, keep in mind that if those cables are used without the Zobel networks Goertz supplies their ultra-high capacitance (especially in the case of the MI2, MI3, AG2, and AG3) has been known to cause some solid state amplifiers which use significant amounts of feedback to oscillate and self-destruct.

Also keep in mind that the longer the cable, the greater the capacitance. And from the perspective of the amplifier biwiring will double the capacitance.

Good luck. Regards,
-- Al
AudioQuest great performance and avoid the above which Almarg notes.
JohnnyR Vandy dealer
Yup, listen to Johnny. He's the best in the country, other than Mr Vandersteen in setting them up. He sells the AQ's with them because he knows how neutral they are and how great they sound together. All of us who own the Vandy's have posted about using AQ and we do it for a reason. Also, keep the runs as short as possible. Less than 8' will sound best if you are able to set your system up that way. Most any of their DBS cables will sound awesome.

Keeping it simple is usually best. Let us know what you will do.
Goertz sounded awesome for the bass, I find that they don't sound quite right for the high frequencies though. DIY silver cable is the way to go there.