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Soundlab M1 and Alpha-Core cables

Hello Everyone,
My understanding is that Soundlab speakers are high impedance speakers, and that is why they are hard to drive. Alternatively, my understanding is that Alpha-Core MI and AG series speaker cables are low impedance and high capacitance. Would this mean that these cables would be a good match electrically with the Soundlabs? Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

Regards,
Dennis

dgclark0007

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clio09
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Sean -

I'm a little curious about the comments you made on output impedance of the amp and impedance ratings of the speaker cables and speaker. I use AC MI-2 and from what I can tell from specs published on the website they are 2.5 ohms impedance. My speakers are Spendor 1/2e rated at 8ohms nominal impedance (they dip but stay pretty flat overall). I have not perceived any issues with my amp, which is custom built and while I know the input impedance, sensitivity and gain, I don't know the output impedance. Ideally if I have the AC MI-2 specs correct what should be a good output impedance range for my amp?
clio09
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Sean,

Thanks for the clarification. I have rather enjoyed the AC MI-2 cables over the last year or so. However, I have been interested in doing A/B comparisons against the AC MI-2 just for the heck of it. The Magnan's were on the list, but now I think I'm going to give the Supra Swords a listen instead.
clio09
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Thanks again Sean. Dave is 40 miles down the road from me. Maybe I'll give him a call and chat with him to see if I can get a pair on a trial basis.

BTW - Did the prices drop on the AC MI-2 cables. I was looking to get a 6 ft. pair (silver spades) as a result of reconfiguring my system and the cost came out to a whopping $209 with shipping.
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