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Help w/cables for ss amp, etc...?


I've been reading a lot of posts lately regarding cable choices (power,IC,speaker) and it seems the feedback is mostly from tube owners but I'm particularly interested in hearing from those of you who have ss amps at the heart of your systems as I suspect the cable choices may be different in some cases. Please, more experienced audiophiles , your feedback !

My current IC and speaker cabling is custom made from Tom Tutay who many of you probably know. I like the Tutays better than the older Tara Labs ICs (Spectrum equivalents) and Blue Jeans Cable speaker cables which I initially had in my system. Now I feel the Tutays could be better/acheive more.

My current PCs are stock and wanting to upgrade them is what started my search. I've been trying for some used Audience PCs but missed the most recent offerings here on Audiogon. I'm also considering the Audio Horizons Transparent Cable PCs which would be the same price as the used Audience PC but brand new. Also I have a couple of PorterPorts on their way to help with the AC source.

I have a Bel Canto eVo2i integrated, Arcam FMJ CD-23, Marantz ST-17 tuner and Dynaudio 1.3SE Contours on custom Sound Anchor stands and listen to a wide variety of music at a low-medium volume.

I like the best-bang-for-your-buck approach to budgeting for these things. Your advice is appreciated !
jeffstudio
mitch2
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Jeff, the Asylum power cord and Canare speaker cable projects are very easy DIY starter projects, inexpensive, and you may find you need to go no further. The VH Audio stuff is also relatively easy to make.
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kenbo
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HI, I just sold off some Cardas Golden Ref that I replaced with Nordost SPM that are now Audio Horizon.My motivation was going to Monos that required long runs that I just didn't want to pay for.My gear: Theta Casablanca III with extreme DAC,Esoteric DV 30, BAT 1000 monos,Theta Dreadnaught II for center and surround (bi-amped for center),Aerial Acoustic 20T fronts,SW12 subwoofer.CC5 center and I am awaiting Thiel Powerpoints 1.2 to replace Aerial 5's for the rears.Nordost Red Dawn speaker runs which will be my next project.Aud Horizon made me a terrific split IC for my bi-amp. System sounds great!
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kenbo
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I meant DV-60 for the Esoteric. sorry.
jeffstudio OP
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Kenbo, WOW ! That must be a great listen in the sweet spot .... enveloped by the music .... ah-h-h the music .... Thanks for the list. It really helps me visualize the cable(s) relative to the overall system sound. And especially interesting is the progression from cable to cable. Interesting.
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kenbo
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To be honest I wasn't going for anything other than transparency went I got my IC's for the monos. I was just so impressed with the feedback I read and really impressed with the pricing that I felt "What the hell" and just bought them without any audition. Absolutely no complaints!The real question is do I do the same with my front speaker cables? I don't know. If I fell into a great price on short Valhalla's I probably would succumb.
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