david...i would look no further then Rick Shultz's new High Fidelity line of cables..i did not have a chance to try his VD cables but have tried his CT-1..CT-1E and now have his CT-1U cables in my system. at your price point the CT-1 would be superb. they are not stiff and are just superb. look at the HF forum on the cable section and go to his website and read the reviews..you will NOT be unhappy..
Replacing Virtual Dynamic speaker cables
I have been using the Revelation speaker cables for a few years and I do like them. They were very expensive new, but good value second hand. I found them to have nice detail, a little tipped up in the base, but very clean and well, dynamic.
So why do I want to change them? Well, they are so heavy and stiff, I find them a nightmare to connect and dress. There is'nt much room behind my system. Very good for beating a burglar, mind you, not so good for day to day use.
I have no prejudices, any suggestions for a comparable quality cable, up to 2000 dollars used for 6 to 8ft, single wired, good detail, dynamic, but not edgy. Thanks
So why do I want to change them? Well, they are so heavy and stiff, I find them a nightmare to connect and dress. There is'nt much room behind my system. Very good for beating a burglar, mind you, not so good for day to day use.
I have no prejudices, any suggestions for a comparable quality cable, up to 2000 dollars used for 6 to 8ft, single wired, good detail, dynamic, but not edgy. Thanks
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I just sold a pair of Analysis Plus Crystal Oval 8 speaker cables that reminded me of the Virtual Dynamics Revelations cables I used years ago. Both have very good tonality, bass and presented a soundstage that was too forward for my tastes. I know many enjoy that clear, 'front row' perspective, but I prefer a more laid-back, relaxed presentation, hence the sale. If you liked Virtual Dynamics, I bet you would enjoy Analysis Plus cables. I remember well how stiff those VD cables were......they snapped the Cardas binding post right off one of my Jeff Rowland Model 6 monoblocks!!! |
i replaced my Virtual Dynamic`s Genesis ic`s and speaker cables with Rick`s prototypes ultra clears.my next upgrade was the high fidelity CT-1`S ic`s and never looked back. i am waiting to upgrade my ultra clear speaker cables with the high fidelity CT-1`S. these cables are dynamite.i hope this helps Al |
David, have you sold your VD speaker cables yet? I just bought a pair of genesis 5.3s along with matching center channel and I am looking for 3 individual runs of this exact cable. Did you find something else that you liked better yet? Please email me [email protected]. |