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Kubala-Sosna Elation Speaker Cables

I am presently using a pair of Kubala-Sosna Fascination speaker cable in my system. My system net worth is about $18-20,000 excluding cables. The CD player is Roksan M3, Pre-amp is Vinnie Rossi Lio with tube stage, Power Amp is Vinnie Rossi VR120 (Solid State). Speakers are Dynaudio Focus 260 floorstanders with Dynaudio Sub 600. The system is fairly neutral but tipped to mid/upper frequencies.

There is a pair of Kubala-Sosna Elation speaker cable for sale here on Audiogon. The temptation is killing me to purchase them but at $4800 there are reservations. I am not in a position to audition them first so I will have to purchase them.

My question is: Do I need a much more expensive system to appreciate the Elation's full potential or will the step up to them be considerable regardless of the cost level of my system?

I realize it is a hard question to answer definitively so I guess it is probably for those who have made an A/B comparison at some time.

Thank You!

routeman21

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routeman21 OP
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Alan,

What inexpensive brand(s) of cables did you replace the expensive ones with? Just curious, I'm not saying they will or won't have synergy in my system.

Thank You!

routeman21 OP
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rcprince,

You're right, the Fascination is not an overly bright cable but it will give me some upper frequency sizzle & snap if the CD or vinyl source dictates it. I'm willing to live with some brightness (not overly) as long as the tradeoff is appreciable refinement.

Also, I switch off with another speaker cable, the Stradivarius from Voodoo Cable. It has a Silver/Copper alloy and is clearly brighter & provides more detail than the Fascination but I like it in it's own way. The Voodoo is clearer & cleaner but the Fascination is richer & more dense with acoustic guitar vs. the Voodoo. Also, both throw wide soundstages. Right now I am waiting to borrow a pair of Voodoo Cable Stradivarius Cremona speaker cable. The Cremona is an upgrade of the original Stradivarius. Refinement is what I'm looking for with the upgraded Voodoo but at the expense of little bit of brightness. The tweeter on the Focus 260 does have some energy but I rarely am fatigued with the sound of it unless I turn the volume up too high. I borrow cables from the Cable Company here in Pennsylvania. They have a wide variety and I have borrowed a lot throughout the years. There is a fee but that amount can be used towards the purchase of cables. Unfortunately, they don't carry Kubala-Sosna cables.

Thank You!

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