BAT + VR 4 JR = ?

Blindjim,

I tried to type in brale, but think I misspelled too many words!

I used to own the 4jr speakers and now own the BAT 5i preamp and two BAT VK-60 power amps in mono (have been looking for more lately).

I liked the Analysis Plus Silver speaker cables with the VR 4 JRs and the double/biwire run works well with this speaker as the speaker cable is only attached at the amp end (ie. there are two individual cables from that point on) which works well with the separation of the 4jr posts.

I like silver speaker cables with these speakers, additionally with the BAT equipment I think this will be reinforced. When I ran the 4jrs. I ran solid state and the silver cable was still excellent. With the tubes, I would say it would be even better!

At about $600 (used)for a pair it may be considered a bit pricey by some, so considering an alternative silver cable at a lower price may also be a solution. I have only listened to AP in the silver cabling.

Cardas and Purist are garbage. Anti-Calbes are the way to go. They have a money back guarantee. At least audtion them.

Stringreen

Garbage?

No sense in mincing words, HUH? Cardas & Purist cables are likely just for the tone deaf then, huh?

It's always nice to see someone who isn't cloistered or inundated with tact or good manners.

I’m sure Cardas & Purist cables would cringe at such a revelation. Probably just throw out everything they’ve done thus far and seek guidance from Mr. Speltz immediately. Likely place full page spreads on the leading newspapers across the country and not only apologize for creating such refuse, and with such a contrite perspective providing the impetus, recall all their efforts forthwith.

Any other items you think we should immediately discard or avoid in the future, given your remarkable insight? I’m wondering with all the press given to all three of the cable makers you mention, there’s not been a head to head comparison published.

Actually and perhaps a better plan might well be to cut the costs of anti cables and simply use Romex… at least it’s more attractive. It’s minimally shielded as well and for less than the cost of contact cleaner/enhancer one could simply replace the wires altogether periodically. Then therre’s that handy ground wire too you could secure to the items so the cabling has little chance of being separated and thus lose signal, in anything short of an earthquake.

Very classy indeed, Stringreen.

Jim I always had good luck with Rat Shack or Home Depot wire. I wouldn't spend my hard earned sheckles on expensive stuff ;) :)

Hi Blindjim, It’s always a pleasure to read about how your system is ever evolving. My suggestion is to move the Signature 10's to the bass unit terminals and Alpha Quad to the upper frequencies and give that a try. Synergistic has always recommended this type of connection and it makes sense since the Signature 10 excels in bass definition. I have had these cables before and concur.

If you are looking to buy new cables, another configuration Synergistic suggests is to use Acoustic Reference cables on the high frequencies with the Signature 10 on the low. I assume you already know how the I/C's perform since you have them. Expect similar complimentary results.