I would highly recommended you look into either Kimber 4VS (Double-run if you'd like to bi-wire) or Linn K-400. Both are superb sounding and exc. values. Termination is very important. Bare wire sounds the best but I terminate these wires via Tributaries bananas connectors on the amp end. The Linn sounds more neutral. Great bass and treble. The 4VS sounds a little warmer. As far as IC's goes, Straightwire "Rhaspsody II" are very, very good sounding. I think these IC's and the 4VS would make an exc. sounding combination to warm up your system and stay well within your budget. (As far as AC cords, Belden shielded 14ga. wire w/either Marinco or Wattgate ends is exc. sounding and affordable. DIY, under $50 for a 6' cord.) Bill
Confused on cable, interconnects and ac cord?
Well, I am on a budget however I am looking for well rounded options instead of making purchasing mistakes in which I already have. I purchase a set of DNM cables and Interconnects not too long ago for almost $300 not much buy audiophile standards however I was and I am still on a budget, to say the least I am not happy with my purchase do to the fact that my sorround sound speaker cables which are Acoustic Research blow the DNM cables out of the water. I will not be using the Acoustic Research on my current tube system that consist of Shanling STP 80 amp and T-200 SACD and a pair of Von Schweikert VR2's speakers.
Since I am on a budget and I have spent already about $7k on my system and I have some construction project in my property I cant overspend on good quality cables atleast not at the moment. Currently looking into DH Labs, Signal Cable and YES Zebra Cables and usedcables.com My overal budget for the cables is at around $500 to $600 and thats for everything!
I am new to the tube world and basically I dont even want to look back on solid state so I need all the help that I can get for some good quality advise and not hype overpriced cable market.
Thanks for your assistance! Robert (Chicago)
Since I am on a budget and I have spent already about $7k on my system and I have some construction project in my property I cant overspend on good quality cables atleast not at the moment. Currently looking into DH Labs, Signal Cable and YES Zebra Cables and usedcables.com My overal budget for the cables is at around $500 to $600 and thats for everything!
I am new to the tube world and basically I dont even want to look back on solid state so I need all the help that I can get for some good quality advise and not hype overpriced cable market.
Thanks for your assistance! Robert (Chicago)