Speaker Cable Advice Needed

your fine with 12 gauge ...the copper content in that cable is the real deal and no worse and even possibly better than the boutique cables that go for a ransom.

Thanks for all the responses. I have to say I'm relieved to find out there are others out there that don't buy into the $1K or higher cable hype. When I have a total of $1700 in the speakers and amp, that just seems crazy. I'm just trying to squeeze as much detail as possible out of this now 90's system.

It will cost you very little, maybe nothing, to experiment with some low cost cables such as Mapleshade, Clear Day, Speltz and many others. You may find you like the sound of one more than what you have.

You might also at least try out a set of Morrow SP4 speaker cables. Make sure to get the nude wire terminations, and when you make the connections, keep as much as possible of the bare wire in contact with the contact surface area on the speaker and amp terminals. Make sure the connections are very tight.

I am using the Morrow SP2 cables with my McCormack amp, and boy does it sound good, especially in the mids and highs. It just sounds like music and has me tapping my feet and singing along. This has not always been the case with my system. I have heard many systems that sound detailed and dynamic, but just don't do much for me emotionally.

I have a 1970s-2000 system in my study and have found that Signal Ultra bi-wire is superb and will cost you less than $200. Another option is Blue Jeans Cable 10 Gauge copper - or if you wish to splurge and pay about $200, depending on length, double up both these as I have done.