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Good, Neutral, Reasonably Priced Cables?

After wading through mountains of claims, technical jargon etc. I'm hoping to hear from some folks who have had experience with good, neutral, reasonably priced cables. I have to recable my entire system after switching from Naim and want to get it right without going nuts! Here is what I'm looking for and the gear that I have:

Looking for something reasonably priced-i.e. used IC's around $100-150. Used speaker cable around $300-400 for 10ft pair.

Not looking for tone controls. I don't want to try to balance colorations in my system. I'd like cables that add/substract as little from the signal as possible.

Looking for something easily obtainable on the used market i.e. that I can find the whole set up I need without waiting for months and months. I guess this would limit you to some of the more popular brands. Without trying to lead you, here are some I've been considering:

Kimber Hero/Silver Streak
Analysis Plus Copper Oval/Oval 9
Cardas Twinlink/Neutral Reference (Pricey)
Wireworld Polaris/Equinox

Here is my gear:

VPI Scout/JMW9/ATML170
Audio Research SP16
Audio Research 100.2
Rotel RCD 971
Harbeth Compact 7

I would really appreciate your help on this. Thanks, as always.
128x128dodgealum
sean
6,231 posts
 
Mprime: Nicely put. Let's hope that others catch on. Sean
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rodge827
621 posts
 
Dodgealum,
Look into Virtual Mode cables, www.virmode.com. I've used many different types, far too many to list, and have settled with these. For what you are looking to spend on used, Brad can set you up with new.
Good-luck,
Rodge
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david99
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I totally agree with Jond's recommenation of the new ILLUME' interconnect by RS Audio Cables.
The new design of connectors by Eichmann really impresses me.
I have owned cables costing 2-3 times more than the ILLUME' but feel this cable has brought my system to a higher level than any interconnect I have owned before.
The ILLUME' is a teflon coated,twisted silver wire with a very nice looking jacket.
The Eichmann silver plugs (RCA's) are made of a hard plastic with the only metal being the plug that goes in the input/output and a small silver stub for return.
For $150/meter the ILLUME' is a freaking steal!
The Silver Eichmann plugs retail for $25/each alone.
Eichmann also offers a copper plug for $10/each.
Reportedly,the Eichmann plugs are very easy to install on existing interconnects.
I wouldnt bother though.The ILLUME' is a great cable.
The focus,clarity and bass are superb.
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