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Entry levels ICs for Classe gear

I've just purchased a new ESOTERIC SA-60 and used Classe CA-2100/CP-500 from here on Audiogon.. I haven't purchased my speakers yet, but likely to be DALI HELICON/Euphonia towers. What are the recommendations for a decent entry level IC (BALANCED/XLR). I see several types.. SIGNAL CABLE/Copper vs. Silver wiring/Cardas/Audioquest but the specs mean nothing to me. The system is being placed in an AUDIAV custom rack.. so IC connections will be short.
Thanks ahead
smkyser
smkyser OP
4 posts
 
Yes,

I think good basic and inexpensive is the way to start out and just go from there...
Thanks
smkyser OP
4 posts
 
Arthur,

Which amps did you listen to the Euphonias w/?
jamesw20
270 posts
 
Call the cable company and discuss it. You can try cables on loan and see for yourself. However, don't cut your system too short. You have purchased some fine, and expensive, gear and to match with significantly lesser cables would rob your system of clarity. Enjoy!
somec59
245 posts
 
Check out (1) Better Cables and (2) My Audio Cables (MAC)
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audphile1
4,930 posts
 
I recommend you consider XLR cables from www.bluejeanscables.com unless you want to spend >$500 on a used pair.
The blue jeans cables are very good quality, excellent sound and have Neutrik connectors. They won't be out of place in your system. You can return them in 30 days if you are not satisfied. I had these and now have the RCA version that I run from phono stage to linestage and they are 11ft long and absolutely great sound. No plans on changing so far.
When I tried the bluejeans XLRs I also had Audience AU24 XLR interconnects at the same time and compared the 2 sets. Difference in sound is minimal. Where Audience did have an edge is in soundstaging and that wasn't by much either.
Great cables and phenomenal value. Give them a try.
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