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Best Budget Silver/Silver-Blend Interconnects?

I found myself tapped after investing in (used) Legacy Classic speakers, MIT MH 750 Plus speaker cables, McCormick DNA 1 amp with upgrade, Monarchy DAC (and DIP). I knew my MIT TMAX interconnects were stunting performance, but even used I couldn't find any silver or silver-blend wires I could afford (my budget for a 2 meter pair, and 1 meter pair: $200).

I read lots of great reviews about Better Cables Silver Serpent II (with Bullet Plugs) and so gave them a try.

http://www.bettercables.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=69&strVarSel=&strCompare=

Better Cables says don't judge until after the 30 hour break-in period, but after five hours they had me entranced. Today, after 15 hours of listening I can't believe the quality of sound, even on Sirius channels from my satellite. Full, deep musical bass, delicate highs and a rich midrange.

Silver Serpent II is my choice for the best budget interconnect cables.
les3547
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warrenh
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Mike Sanders of Quicksilver makes a 1 meter pure silver IC for $100. 30 days to decide if you like it. I use his ICs for my pre amp to amp connection. These ICs are not voiced for rolled off electronics. I was worried about that, given the reputation of silver, but his IC is very neutral. A killer cable at a killer price. What do you have to lose? What could shipping be on this little baby. I've had it in my rig for about a month. After, I get my new tubes I will have an even better perspective. warren :)
les3547 OP
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The Quicksilver speaker wire looks interesting. I've been looking for short length silver cables for home theater use, and they have a 4 foot pair for $495 (I have a pair of B&W DM 620s I use as center and "presence" speakers). Their link:

http://www.quicksilveraudio.com/products/index.html

I did forget to mention Better Cables shipping is free and they have a 30 day return policy.
tgrisham
1,291 posts
 
I recently bought a Homegrown pure silver IC. Very reasonable price. I like it so far. Very neutral, uncolored.
hals_den
77 posts
 
DH Labs BL-1 with Eichmann Bullets are what I use and like very much. It costs 3.25/ft. for the BL-1 and $40 for a set of Bullets.
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