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Cable Recommendations

My system is comprised of McIntosh 2301 amps and Sonus Faber Stradivari speakers. My other equipment is McIntosh C1000 c/t/p preamp, McIntosh MCD1100 CD/DAC, Avid Volvere TT and a McIntosh MEN220 room correction system (the best money I've ever spent....but that's another topic).

I do not have any decent cables as I literally have spent most on my system and then wanted to finish my room treatments first. Now that I've finished that, I am starting my cable venture (speaker, IC, PC). At present, my budget doesn't allow me to spend much more than about $5,000 for everything.

I would like to get some recommendations. WireWorld? Morrow? Audio Art? Other? Sorry, but I'm just not going to spend $20,000 no a pair of speaker cables. I'm looking for screaming good value to start out with.

Thanks!
Mike
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soix
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It would help to know what you're currently using and what types of sound characteristics you're looking to preserve or improve. Also, you don't mention any power conditioning or dedicated lines?

Morrow and My Audio Cables(MAC) seem to get consistently good reviews (along with may others listed above) although it always comes down to individual tastes and system synergy of course. At least they make it easy to try them. As for PCs, I haven't tried them yet but Triode Wire Labs seems very interesting. And I read a nice review of Luminous Audio power cables a while back (Positive Feedback I think) that always stuck in my mind. Best of luck.
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nonoise
10,947 posts
 
I'm with Stevecham, try the Mapleshade cables.

All the best,
Nonoise
mmt
60 posts
 
I am sitting here at almost 10pm with the volume down low on my stereo trying out some MIT Matrix 28 cables loaned to me by a local dealer and am astounded by the detail and soundstage of these cables. Even at low volumes timbre and detail of individual instruments come through beautifully. I've only got a few hours on the breaking in process and they have already got me thinking of how I am going to pay for them.
springbok10
711 posts
 
Signal cable and audio art are fantastic value for money. Gabriel Gold is one of the rare more expensive(but still in the reasonable range ) cables that make a difference.
chayro
3,011 posts
 
Personally, I would start with Audience AU24 ICs and speaker cables. They are basically neutral, very well made and a pretty safe bet. Plus, Audience has superior customer service. They are often available used at decent prices. I don't think you can go wrong and you won't break the bank.
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