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Speaker Cables Upgrade - Which Ones?

I'm upgrading my speaker cable for my Harbeth C7es-3 speakers. My power amp would be Pass Labs XA30.5.

Not sure it it matters but my pre-amp could be one of these: Audio Research LS 26, Ref 3, CJ ET 3, Leben CS28, Pass Labs XP10.

I'm looking for tight, dynamic bass, neutral/slight warm and medium to full body mid range and extended/smooth treble.

What cables would you recommend? My budget would be around 1k - new or used. What about Audience 24e, Cardas, Auditorium 23, Purist Audio, Acoustic Zen Sologram II? How do they compare in terms of 'sound'?

I appreciate your feedbacks.
r0817
r0817 OP
55 posts
 
I checked LFD's website. The cable only comes with banana plugs fro the factory. I just don't want it to be re-terminated not by the manufacturer.
thesaint519
162 posts
 
R0817, I don't blame you.
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audiolabyrinth
4,555 posts
 
I would try the cables Thesaint519 recommened!, I may like my cables better, all in all, Transparent is a great product, really, my second favorite cable company!, you cannot go wrong here, forreal!,,,Cheers!
chayro
3,008 posts
 
RO817 - Cardas makes a very good banana to spade adaptor if you decide to go with LFD.
[url]http://www.dedicatedaudio.com/inc/sdetail/27897[/url]
thesaint519
162 posts
 
Chayro, great suggestion. My reservations about adapter is that it may not be the same material (including the solder) as the factory termination, which may impact the sound. With the factory termination, you know exactly what you're getting. That's just a personal peeve though. Still a great suggestion.
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