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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
shasta
155 posts
 
Sigh. Another Best Q.

If you like copper (like me), and like Au24 skinny wire ONO cast copper (like me), but dislike the new retail pricing of same, and want to save some money...

Chimera.
rgd
656 posts
 
Yup, Chimera for me too and I've tried plenty...
palasr
529 posts
 
Shasta & Rgd,

Do you own only the interconnect or speaker cables as well? I ask, since I'm very interested in Chimera's speaker cables, but I've looked in vain for any user feedback on the speaker cables. Many people applaud the ICs, but little is said of the speaker cables. Thanks.

-R.

rgd
656 posts
 
No speaker cables as my system location (distance from my rack to my speakers) precludes me from using Dennis' speaker cables. Dennis will build you a long length if desired but advises that shorter lengths are preferable. Maybe if I ever get a chance to move the amp closer I will try his offerings.
shasta
155 posts
 
Palasr- IC's only, here. Quite preliminary at that, about two weeks before the preamp went to the Great Northern territory for rework.

I'm also interested in the Chimera SC's. I'd see if Dennis has a demo set; if not he works with a MBG. Outstanding construction, BTW.
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