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What speaker cables work well with Nordost Valhall

I know cables are very system specific and everything depends on your other components, but has anyone had any success using particular speaker cables when mated with the Nordost Valhalla interconnects? I recently purchased some Valhalla interconnects and I am blown away, they are amazing cables. I am using Nordost Super Flatline speaker cables and I obviously need to upgrade. That being said, I think the Nordost Valhalla speaker cables are a little out of my price range. Any suggestions? If it helps I am using an integrated tube amp and Alon Lotus Elite speakers. Thanks
bcos17
jwpstayman
399 posts
 
With your setup using Alon speakers, I would sugegst that you try some Alpha Core Goertz AG1 or AG2 speaker cables,Virtual Dynamics NIte or David, or perhaps Audio Magic Triniums. The secret to a good system match is to try and match the transfer spped of your cables throughout. The Valhallas are obviously very fast in this regard, so the above choices should be close to optimal for you.
bcos17 OP
7 posts
 
Thanks for the responses. I think I will look at the Nordost SPM Ref and the Acoustic Zen stuff. Which Acoustic Zen wire would you guys suggest? How about Silver cables by Signal, Revelation audio labs, etc..? Would their speed match the Valhallas? Thanks
daverobertson
60 posts
 
I would try the Acoustic Zen's Satori Shotgun or the Double Barrel if you can find a good used set.. If you can afford to purchase the Satori new, give them a try..
Also , if your talking about Signal Cables , Silver Resolution cables, then yes there good , but i don't think quite up to par for what you want..
Good luck,
Dave
nglazer
846 posts
 
Let me be blasphemous and suggest you do not search for speaker cables that "match the speed" of Valhalla IC's but instead take advantage of that speed. I use Vallhalla's as IC's throughout, including as digital cable. I am using PAD Venusta biwire speaker cables which I find to be a perfect balance to the Valhallas. If you get speaker cables to "match their speed" my bet is you will find the sound too "hot". With the Venustas, you will get a fuller, more natural sound. I had Ensemble Megaflux speaker cables which were as fast and detailed as Valhallas but led to a tipped up, almost etched sound. AZ Satori shotguns also work well, but the Venustas are better. Just another view.

Neal
downunder
1,329 posts
 
I currently have all valhalla I/C's and like you cannot afford valhalla speaker cables.
My harmonic pro-9 speaker cables sound excellent with them, better than my previous transparent ref xl. I am sure you can p[ick up pro-9 quite cheaply on gon, then re-sell it if not to your preference.
How they interface with your speakers is another imnportant issue.
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