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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.
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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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mountainsong
424 posts
 
AZ hologram II, excellent with harbeth,
Had tried many including Nordost LS RD
Cardas etc,
Using them with Luxman 550 AII
Harbeth C7es3.
sunnyjim
927 posts
 
To GREH OR OTHERS, Can you tell me what makes the Clearday speaker cables so special??. I tried the single shotgun(OR regular) SPEAKER CABLE iT IS JUST OK. I have also read that the Double Shotgun is MUCH better in the various AG threads. Is that true or just hype??

So please someone tell me what makes them better. I have to buy a 12 ft pair for my current set-up and every freakin foot costs. BTW, how might they compare to the new ANTI CABLE LEVEL 3 speaker cables, I HAVE HEARD SO MUCH ABOUT. I CAN NOT MESS AROUND WITH A CABLE THAT IS AS FLEXIBLE AS A COAT HANGER, AND HAS TO BE RESHAPED TO FIT THE INSTALLATION.
thesaint519
162 posts
 
For the money, anti-cables are pretty good. I used them after I sold my MIT Orae V2.1s, and while I awaited he arrival ofy Analysis Plus Big Silver Ovals. I've since upgraded to Transparent Reference cabling. But the anti-cables served me well in the meantime.
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