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Im going to regret my cable question

Having read so many "do speaker cables matter" threads, reviews, etc., over the years I am going to open up this can of worms again. So here goes.

I would like some opinions on the pairing of my amp, speakers, and a possible upgrade of speaker cables. My kit consists of a Rotel Michi X3, S2 and Monitor Audio Gold 300 G5's.

Would anyone venture a suggestion on what might be a good fit, with a budget of no more than $1200 CND.

I currently have Audioquest Type 4 which are some years old by now. Im looking at AQ Rocket 33 or 44's but I am open to other brands.

Although I understand the "coat hangers work just as well" theory I would prefer only constructive suggestions from those who feel there is a benefit to cable upgrades please.

Cheers.

neversatisfied
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audiotroy
3,938 posts
 

we have sold the following cable lines: 

audioquest,

audience

harmonic tech 

acoustic zen

nordost 

wireworld

 

the Wireworld  cables were so far the best overall very  transparent without being bright great sound stage width and depth

Dave and Troy

audio intellect NJ

wireworld dealers

decooney
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@mitch2 if its not already evident or surfaced in prior research, I'm not at liberty to share if they won't tell you directly.  Its kinda known a few product providers obtain their copper conductors from another who owns/leases a copper mining operation in the USA.   

audition__audio
1,698 posts
 

They may get it from Cardas. But the dielectric may be more important than the quality of the conductor material.

jl35
4,254 posts
 

Quick online search turns up many sites, including Google AI, that say AQ gets copper smelted by Cardas...curious why decooney not at liberty to reveal this ...

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bellemusique
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If you’re hunting for high-quality USB or Ethernet cables that won’t break the bank (around $300), I can’t recommend Missing Bond enough. Handcrafted in France, these cables punch way above their price tag—and come with a return policy in case they don’t blow you away (though I seriously doubt you’ll be sending them back).

I recently went all in: I replaced every single cable in my system with custom-made Missing Bond cables. The result? Not only did I upgrade the sound, but it didn’t cost me a cent. By selling off my previous stash of overpriced cables, I actually came out ahead.

There’s also something to be said for synergy. Having all your cables from the same manufacturer—sharing the same design DNA—matters. It brings a kind of coherence and consistency that’s hard to ignore.

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