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25 foot bi-wire speaker cables that won't bust the bank?

I have finished upgrading my 2-channel music system. I have an ARCAM CD, Musical Fidelity A3cr pre and power amps connected to Magnepan 1.5/QRs. I use TMC interconnects.

I am still using a single run of original Monster cable (14awg I think) with bananas (speaker) and bare wire(amp). I would really like to upgrade to quality wire and believe bi-wiring makes a big difference with Maggies. My room config requires 25 foot cables.

Audio Advisor is selling off the old MIT Terminator 2 biwires for a good price, but I'm not sure how these are, the Black Box makes me nervous. Other solutions seem problematic (my budget is under $500). Should I use a single run of better cable or a biwire of less expensive ones. Are the MITs really my best bet. Any ideas appreciated (that don't include $1200 worth of cable).
fineberg
once_bitten
36 posts
 
To keep costs low I have to agree with others on the KK 8TC.
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genesis168
409 posts
 
Kimber 8TC. Do not go for the 8VS. If you wanna go cheaper, then go 4TC. Real good value for money. Honest sounding cable.
sugarbrie
3,854 posts
 
I have a 20 foot pair of MIT T2s BI-Wire from AudioAdvisor and they were a steal at 50% off list. They have some MH750 S2 BiWire at 50% off also, but probably not 25 feet.
sol322
426 posts
 
I have been using MIT t2's Biwire for over a year while upgrading power cords and tweaking out my system. They have not let me down and am happy with them. Excellent cost performance ratio. Another option is that you might select the terminations you need if go with ICON (large or smaller )spades. In my case the Stratus Gold required the largest Icon spade to be used and standard size at amp end.
Good luck
tk4qmmt
25 posts
 
Not promoting any company but currently there's a demo pair of 20 feet bi-wired 8TC terminated with spades all around on sale at AudioAdvisor. Perhaps you could try them and see if they sound ok. I know it's a bit shorter than your requirement, but if could get around it somehow, it would offer a great value for your buck. Also, you can send them back with 30 days if they don't work. Cheers.
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