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Review: Paul Speltz Anti Cables Speaker cable

Category: Cables

I was lucky enough to have these Anti cables given to me by a very generous Audiogoner. I had been using Canre s4 cables and had much enjoyed them. Sometime ago however, I began seeing ads for the Paul Speltz "Anti Cables" and have been intrigued to hear these. When I recived them, I cut them to size, twisted them as prescribed by other agoners, and proceeded to burn them in for about 150 hrs. They sounded ok right out of the box but they really opened up after the burn in. I have noticed the sound stage is certainly bigger and more focused than before. There also seems to be more air in between the microphone positions on stage/studio.
The bass is also noticably tighter w/ more slam. Overall I hear a better more holograpic image and would recomend these to anyone looking for an inexpensive way to boost system performance. I have heard other reviewers compare them to cables costing tenfold. Unfortunatley my budget would not allow me to know this first hand, but I find it rewarding to know that others have made the comparisons.

Associated gear
Sunfire 300 w/ch stereo amp
Anthem pre2l Tube pre amp
AH! Njoe 4000 cd player
Kimber PBJ interconnects
Magnepan MMG speakers w/ custom stands
totorg

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spainthecat
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I purchased a 100' roll of the original Anti cable when they first came out and made 2 25' sets so I could run them under my living room floor(the reason? the dreaded wife factor she wouldn't go for setting the whole system in the same place)after speaking with Paul Speltz about the whole twisting business I rigged up the pair.

At first they sounded a bit thin (I know 25' is pretty long run)they have been use for awhile now and they are great.

The cost at the time was a dollar a foot so I felt I didn't have a lot to lose. I will be moving soon and intend to purchase a new set of pre-twisted level 3's. Of course they cost more now since they've been "discovered" still even at the new price level they are a bargain.

If you haven't tried these cables I think you will be pleased with the sound and the cash left in your pocket.
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