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Siltech G5 range compare with Stereovox Reference

I recently acquired a set of Stereovox SEI-600 interconnects with their new terminators. I need one more set of interconnects along with a set of loudspeaker cables. However, I cannot quite make my mind up about the merits of the Stereovox reference cables in comparison with the Siltech SQ-110 G5 cables that I also use.

The back end of my system consists of Audio Research VT-100 power amp, Audio Research LS25 MKII pre amp and Talon Audion Hawk monitors. I would like to purchase the same speaker cable (Siltech LS-188 or Stereovox LSP-600) to go with my selected interconnect.

My question: has anyone experience with these two cables and a second opinion on their strengths and weaknesses and possible performance in my set up?

Many thanks
dgob

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stereovox07df
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Hey Guys,

Just wanted to help here. The new Ref series has two single-ended cable in the lineup: SEI-600s and SEI-600II

SEI-600s is a twin-breakout of two coaxials that are made from the core coax within the SEI-600 original. Thus, the sound of this cable will come closer to the sound of the original SEI-600 because everything is the same except for the connector (which is built the same way, just more termination friendly) and the fact that the secondary shield is not there. This is useful in a rack situation where components are relatively close to one another. As this is a stereo-breakout cable, it's not necessarily the best solution for monoblocks. ;-)

SEI-600II combine the twin coaxes in parallel, summing shields to shield and signal-conductprs to signal. Lower resistance, half impedance, half inductance. This has a very different sound from the original and the 600s. This is a very excellent cable for runs out to monoblocks, but many prefer its sound in the short-run through the rack as well.

Hope this helps!

Chris
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