Which flat spkr. cable to use

I a/b compared the analysis plus to the Nordost SPM speaker cable. I used a biwire 5 foot a+ against two runs of spm 2.5 meter. I used both my vandersteen 5 and my audio physic virgo speakers (I doubled the A+up at the terminals) The SPM walked all over it. In fact the SPM is much better than any speaker cable I have heard. The A+ cable is a great cable and a far better value, but the Nordost was superior. The biwire A+ cable retails for 1/10th the cost of the two SPM runs. I have to wonder about some of these audio reviewers that have been going off on the A+ being the greatest thing since sliced bread. I tried both of these cables with two completely different speakers and found the same result. The Nordost SPM had far superior imaging and transparency. It wasn't even close. I found the same thing when I compared the pro-silway II interconnect to the nordost Quattro-fil. The pro-silway is a good cable and a far better value, but the Nordost cable drug it around good.

I have used both Nordost & Goertz wire under carpeting & found that they benefit from regular destatisizing. The Goertz MI-2 is much cleaner & fuller in both my systems than the Nordost Blue Heaven though.

As we've been through this before with the Analysis Plus, speaker cables ( like any other component of the system ) are a personal thing and quite system dependent.

Having gotten that disclaimer out of the way, i found the AP Oval 9's to be EXTREMELY over-rated. They didn't do well compared to other comparably priced cables ( Goertz MI-2, Kimber 8TC, etc...) let alone against cables that were measurably more money. Obviously others have had different findings within the context of their likings and systems. I have not tried Nordost in any of my systems, so can't comment on their speaker cable within that price range. Sean
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Nordost is good for the money. Kimber used to make a flat cable, but I don't know if they still do. I use Kimber 8TC with my B&Ws, but I guess that won't work for you.

Have you thought about the Electra Glide speaker cables? They use custom flat ribbons from Alpha Core Goertz.

Thank-you all for your input. I would like to try several of the suggestions here before I decide.