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AP's Oval 9 Black vs Audio Art SC-5E vs Nordost??

Trying to determine what is the better step up in sound quality from my current SPEAKER CABLE. My goal is overall greater musicality, and taut bass. I currently have the Audio Art SC-5 standard (which is just OK, NOT THE MORE COSTLY SC-5ER

Either Analysis Plus Oval 9(Black); Audio Art SC5E; or Nordost Purple Flair. Two of the SPEAKER cables retail at $745 for a 12 ft pair; Nordost PF may be more. I have heard the Nordost A FEW TIMES, BUT ONLY BRIEFLY; But not the AA SC-5E or or AP Oval 9 Black. My speakers are Acoustic Zen Adagios driven by Red Dragon digital monoblocks. (The amp "might" be changed later for a stereo PASS XP-150. Will appreciate all comments and advice.
sunnyjim
sunnyjim OP
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TO Telescope trade: I cannot find a link on Audiogon about the Stereolab speaker cable. Can you provide the link to their site??. I have to be honest I have never heard of this brand or the model of speaker cable you indicated.

Also,..... what happened!! Nobody even mentioned the "new" Leif Nordost series of cable. I think the model I cited the "Purple Flare" has been outdistanced by the next step up, the new Nordost "Blue Heaven" cables. I have read a few reviews and they are very good; unfortunately, they are too expensive for an 8ft pair,...let alone a 12 ft pair whereas the Purple Flare are reasonable depending on length. Thanks, Jim
telescope_trade
555 posts
 
Sunnyjim, Here you go.

http://www.stereolab.us/gallery-view/black-cat-cable-2/

Just picked them up today and immediately I can tell you they are superb sounding. I need to break them in but so far they are (compared to the AA's) faster, clearer, much more dynamic, and all at the same time far more musical. BTW, I also got the IC also, so put them in at the same time. More later, but so far I like them a lot at the 4.5hr mark. :o)
sunnyjim OP
927 posts
 
Telescope, you might want to just audition the speaker cables without their the IC plugged. This will provide a better perspective on their sound quality, especially compared to the Audio Art SC-5. I think this will tell more as to what you got.

BTW. do you know what the major sound differnce between what you purchased and the Neo-Morpheus speaker cable?? Did you audition them?? Lectral line is 895.00 for a 12M pair and 695.00 for a 10M pair
zd542
5,339 posts
 
"I am not sure the Cable Company can help, unless you are suggesting auditioning at least 5 to 10 loaners."

You should have no problem getting 5 to 10 cables for demo.I would definitely give them a call.
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