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Anti-Cabls Ic's alternatives?


I have Anti-cable speaker wire in my system and really like the way it sounds. I'm thinking of also buying the anti-cable ic's to upgrade my Kimber PBJ ( these ic's sound very glaring to me, especially in the vocals).

My only concern is someone mentioned that anti-cable Ic's are unshielded and this can cause problems. Should this be something to worry aboout? I'm not too familiar with the argument of shielded vs non shielded so bare with me.

If someone has a better recommendation based on my sysytem then feel free at your suggestion and how it bested the Anti-Cable

NAD C525BEE > Kimber PBJ> Denon PMA 2000ivr> Anti-Cable> PSB Stratus Mini and PSB Image b25
dave123456
cyclonicman
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I have Anticable interconnects and they are fine. When I first installed it, it did hum a bit, but all I had to do was move it away from the other cables a bit and all was well. They are so inexpensive, it's worth taking the chance anyway!! They also sound very good, but they take a long time to break-in.
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stringreen
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When I was looking for a meter of balanced Anti-Cable for my Superscoutmaster rim drive to my preamp, I wondered about any hum problem. Paul made me a double shielded version. When I compared that to a regular meter, I found that they are very, very similar, the double shielded pair being ever so slightly more closed in. I use the regular Anti-cables in that position with absolutely no hum or noise at all.
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gmahler2u
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I would recommand Morrow audio ma3 or ma4...also I would prefer Eichmann Silver Bullet instead of regular rca..
It really bring out the best from my system..
dave123456 OP
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Thanks for the responses guys- I do plan on upgrading to the Eichman plugs if I go with the Anti-Cable ic's.

btw has anyone heard the silver wire version of this ic? I was thinking of trying it but am afraid it might to bright with my system ( never owned any silver speaker wire or ic).
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dogmcd
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Try PNF Audio. Best cables I've ever used, period. They work incredibly well with PNF's own Symphony speaker cables, but I'd imagine they'll do well with the Anti-Cables, too (although I've never tried the combination personally).
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