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Signal vs. Audio Art vs. Speltz Anti? Need help...

I'm looking to get an interconnect cable (between int. amp and cd player) and speaker wire at a budget. Has anyone compared two or all three of these brands? Has anyone heard anything better at the $100 and under range outside of these brands (that has compared them to any of these brands)?

I'm intentionally not mentioning what my system comprises (partially because I haven't bought the components yet), but mostly because I'm just looking for general comparisons and otehr people's experiences. Also, to circumvent anyone trying to tell me that it's all individual based on my system, I understand that, and for those who want to tell me to audition them first, I just don't have the patience for it. I just want to buy some cables based on general recommendations. If I'm really unhappy with them, I can try and upgrade or switch later on. No offense anyone, just being honest and trying to keep things simple. Any advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks!
soulgoober

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johngp
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Soulgoober,
Sorry, I missed the fact that you are the orginal poster.I had you confused with Jwatusi who made the "BAR NONE" statement. Still stand by my opinion though, out of the orginal three you asked about I would choose the AA cable. Good luck in your quest and sorry for the confusion.
Best regards,
John
johngp
225 posts
 
"The Audio Art IC 3's are the best IC's under $100....BAR NONE."

Though that is a bit of a strong statement, I would agree that between the cables you are considering IMHO the Audio Art's would be the way to go. Excellent performing cables at their price point.
Best of luck,
John
johngp
225 posts
 
Soulgoober,
No not necessarily, what I was saying is that for that statement to be true I/you would have had to of heard every single interconnect made in that price range and I'm pretty sure neither of us has heard them all. BUT, I'd agree with you in saying that out of his three choices I'd choose the Audio Art cables, they're a great cable.

As a side note, I'm Kool Cables. :)

Best regards,
John
johngp
225 posts
 
Mboldal1 is correct about burn in. Cable cookers can be tricky, to little time and the customer has to go thru a lengthy break in period. To much time on the cooker and the cables can sound pretty bad, this will go away but may take quite a few hours. I only cook my Silkworms for 24 hours as I've found this gives them a good start on the break in process, they will sound great right out of the box but the customer still gets to hear the differences as they continue to break in and open up. Silver cables tend to take quite a bit longer for treatment.

John
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