Just bought Kef reference 1, now to choose speaker wires


Purchased Kef reference 1s and the rep recommended Audioquest Bi(something) wires, $1000+.  Seem pricey but these are kick-ass speakers and powered by a Rotel RAP 1580 AVR.   Any recommendations on great wires? Anyone Kef R1 owners with specific wires to recommend?

I just joined Audiogon and am starting to search through various posts.  Any help is much appreciated.
fritzjurg

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I'm going with the Audioquest Rocket 88 8' PR Bi-Amp, Bi-wire. Having good luck with Audioquest Vodka HDMI cables.  I thought about a higher quality Audioquest speaker wire but prefer to spend the money on a Rotel Amp, RB1590 for more power to the Kef Reference 1s
Thanks. I think I'll order the Clear Day Double shotguns and test them against the Audioquest and let my ears decide...
Looks like I won't be able to order the Clear Day due to illness by the owner...will check again in a month or so but not sure the dealer would take back the Audioquest wires.

"Thank you much for your kind words Fritz. Sad to say, I got sick again and have to stop making cables for a while.  I'm hoping I'll be up and running in a few weeks though.  So sorry I could not help now brother and God bless you,   Paul

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From: Fritz j Eichelberger <[email protected]>

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Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2018 20:41:57 +0000

From: Fritz j Eichelberger 

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Your Double Shotgun wires are definitely getting tons of love on Audiogon.
I have the Kef Reference 1 speakers installed today and they sound great. Time for the break in period. Also, I'm likely going to add at least 1 Rotel RB1592 power amp, 2X350 WPC. Depends on how well the sales year goes...might add 2 and dedicate to each speaker. Plus, would need a new Salamander AV furniture to better store the new gear. The BDI is 9 years old and staring to look that way... Plus, I'm resisting upgrading the power cords but likely will give in to the What If?... Need to wait for Paul to heal and then order Bi-amp Double Shotguns with a spade on one end & Bananas on other.  there goes another $9-10k... Fun Time$$$
Audiocircle seems like an interesting site. I registered but searching for anything seems impossible.  I get the same message when searching for any keyword and on any "Circle"

" An Error Has Occurred! You are not allowed to search for posts in this forum."