Anti-cables alternatives


Are there any other manufacturer's of magnet wire based cables (speaker and interconnect) other than anti-cables? Some time ago, I purchased some Magwire cables (speaker and interconnect), but I don't think they are available anymore. There were several variations of the interconnects and speaker cables which potentially enabled better "system matching". Haven't tried the anti-cables yet, but was curious if there were any other options. Thanks for your time and assistance.
dawkimi

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There are several cables that use magnet wire - but most use long crystal high purity copper of course. Having them waving in the breeze rather that put alongside bad stuff like Teflon is a very good idea if you ask me, and have been able to verify the benefits of doing so with home made cables. Almost all cables are compromised by the need to wrap them up to make them acceptable to consumers, and none of those wrappings improve the sound. I am not saying anti-cables are any better than any other cable, but I am saying being derisory about the lack of sound destroying insulation and wrapping is somewhat dopey, and deriding magnet wire is at least a little misguided since there are a few good cables that use it (though you might never know without cutting them open).
I don't use the anti-cables, but yes I do find bare cable or enamelled cable to perform very well in some circumstances and to be more naturally dynamic and more neutral than the effect of poly whatsit or teflon. Absorbing vibration is an issue but teflon is rubbish for that job.