Need advice on speaker cables

Danlib1,

I'm looking very closely at the Anti Cables. Heck, with the money back guarantee I'd be an idiot not to see if they would work in my system. I pretty much know what I'll get with Nordost SPMs and I can easily live with them. However, if I can save some dollars in the process with the Anti Cables or Goertz's then I"ll be able to buy more stuff I don't need later on :) In any event I have read some posts concerning proper positioning of the Speltz cables. Can you comment on this. They seem to be very sensitive to positioning and not very flexible due to their solid copper design. The Goertz's seem to be lower maintenance. I also like the flat design ala Nordost.

The V12 is a tad dark sounding. I could imagine the Virtual Dynamic Nite II's sounding splendid with the Cary's. I've owned both products, but never had them working together. So take my comments with a pinch of salt, but buy the VD's now.

Rooze

Actually, the Speltz cables, though a solid core cable, can be shaped- carefully- to fit most applications. I've found the following points to be important:

1. Elevate the cables, about an inch off carpet.

2. Run the cables side-by-side, with a distance of an inch or two between them.

3. The spades are fairly thin...dont bend them around too much.

4. Let the cables run in a day or so, but there's no need for crazy break-in times or procedures.

5. When you listen, try not to think about how inexpensive they are :)

6. Do the neatest installation and cable routing you can, then give yourself some time to get used to looking at them. They're not pretty, but beauty isn't everything is it?

Enjoy. You may find these cables to be not just a bargain, but an absolute reference in some respects. Of course system synergies remain an important factor, but these cables may just be the ticket for you.

Good luck!

Danlib1,

It's the first two items on your checklist that worry me. I realize its not a big thing to accomplish, but I have cats and they would have a field day hurdling the set up (I live in an open room loft, lots of space but little separation). I'm sure there is a work around but I just need to think it through a bit more. The price or the looks aren't important. I'm looking for a open and very musical sound to compliment my gear.

Rooze,

I don't find my V12i dark sounding, but perhaps it's becasue of the associated equipment I run it with:

Cary SLP-98L
Alesis ML9600 (TRL modded)
Audio Mirror D1 DAC
SOTA Nova Series V
Cary PH-301
PS Audio P300

In any event I find the V12i to be a nice amp and I will check into your suggestion. Thanks