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Signal vs. Audio Art vs. Speltz Anti? Need help...

I'm looking to get an interconnect cable (between int. amp and cd player) and speaker wire at a budget. Has anyone compared two or all three of these brands? Has anyone heard anything better at the $100 and under range outside of these brands (that has compared them to any of these brands)?

I'm intentionally not mentioning what my system comprises (partially because I haven't bought the components yet), but mostly because I'm just looking for general comparisons and otehr people's experiences. Also, to circumvent anyone trying to tell me that it's all individual based on my system, I understand that, and for those who want to tell me to audition them first, I just don't have the patience for it. I just want to buy some cables based on general recommendations. If I'm really unhappy with them, I can try and upgrade or switch later on. No offense anyone, just being honest and trying to keep things simple. Any advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks!
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muralman1
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I was a big fan of Anti Cable speaker wires. Seeing how a bare wire works, I
wondered about how a bare ribbon would perform. There are some fairly
expensive versions out there using ribbons. I made my own out of nines and
nines pure 12 gauge copper ribbon that happened to be 2 inches wide. The
highs, dynamics, and detail all took a shocking leap forward.
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stringreen
6,523 posts
 
Oh my - someone said that anti-cables are weak in the bass?? With my Vandersteen 5A's they literally shake the house with organ, bass drum, etc.
denjo
46 posts
 
I have been using Belden 9913F7 (coaxial design) to good effect!
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mboldda1
575 posts
 
mtrot, give us an update on the ic-3's.
a killer cable for sale on audio circle is the kci mandarina.
mtrot
804 posts
 
Well, I have no longer been A/B comparing the IC-3s to other cables, just listening. I do think they sound as good as the IC-1 or the Speltz anti-ic. They do allow a bit more HF content.

Keep in mind, I am not using a great system here. Oppo 970 dvd player into a Sony ES receiver. It may be that in a better system, it might be easier to discern differences between interconnects.
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