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Best copper interconnect cables

I am looking for a pair of copper wire interconnects for my new reference preamp...but the choices that are given to me make me wonder what is the difference.
I have seen outfits that offer continuous strand copper wires, OFC copper wire and other things with wide range of prices from extremely affordable such as the Vampwires to the ridiculous. What is the true story of copper and its qualities?

My preamp is a First Sound Paramount Hotrod MKII
my amp is a DNA 225

The most I would consider spending is $300 for the interconnects with RCA plugs (1-2 meter run pairs)
bemopti123
stehno
1,453 posts
 
I agree with Tvad. I currently own a McMormack DNA-2 Rev A and would agree with his recommendation on the Au24 cables. Used, they they be right in your ballpark.

-IMO
mprime
92 posts
 
Au24 is an outstanding cable. Easy to pick up a broken in pair via Audiogon.

Venhaus Pulsar should be considered as well, but know going in, they take a long time to break in.

Best,
mattybumpkin
590 posts
 
I would also consider used Luminous Audio Technologies top of the line copper IC, Synchestra Reference. One of the best I have heard.

Regards,

PS - Design is more important than the materials, whether OCC, OFC, etc.
mitch2
4,187 posts
 
Damn, Matty, I was hoping nobody would think of Luminous since I have a "wanted" posting for a 1.5 to 2 M balanced pair of IC's. I have one pair and they sound great in my system, so I am looking for a second pair to replace my Golden Reference (which are also good, just different sounding). BTW, Bob Crump has posted the signatures are the best copper IC he has heard. Do you know the difference between the Signature and Reference balanced? I know the reference has upgraded RCA's but I am not sure of the difference in the balanced cables.
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boa2
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I'll go ahead and jump ahead to the end of this thread, save you some reading time, and suggest that you try every copper cable under $300. Now get started!
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