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Speaker Cable Matching.

I now need a double run of speaker cable for bi-amping. I will need to use my Kimber 4VS as a part of the run(s) to start, this is a given. I am considering an additional run of 4VS or instead mixing AudioQuest Type 2 (using the whole wire for the + or - terminal = 4 cables plus the 2 cable run of Kimber) or addding two single runs of AudioQuest Type 4. Will these two cables (manufacturers) work well together, or should I just stick with all Kimber? Also if I mix/match where would I run the Kimber - on the the HF or LF? After the final (for now) relocation of the equipment I now require 18ft runs - ouch! I like the sound of the Kimber 4VS but would not shy away from added warmth. I will wait to experiment with better cable until I can reduce the length of the runs.
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Please, a little help with this one. Is mixing cables OK for LF and HF's? I will need to purchase this week as I would like this setup broken in and running by the 21st when my stepdaughter arrives for a visit. Thanks.
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RedKiwi: The amps are a Musical Fidelity X-A1 intergrated and a Musical Fidelity AS-100 X series power amp. I cannot place the equipment near the speakers for the time being, but would like to remedy this in the future (hopefully next summer if things go well). It is hard to second guess since the power amp does not arrive until Friday, but I am hoping that the fuller bass will round out the Kimber sound for me. I have not experimented with speaker cable other than the Kimber 4VS and some Transparent Wave stuff (that was a little too muffled for me).
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Thanks for the input Redkiwi. Yes, the decay in that range is a bit too short with my Kimber cables, we are probably talking milliseconds, but it is audible. I probably should not mention this but I just took a look at the MIT Term 2 cables that are on closeout at Audio Advisor and am considering two runs of them. They are over my budget but what else is new? I can also return them within 30 days if I do not like the sound. I just went through the old MIT threads at this site and now have a raging headache. LOL.
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Sam: I had considered the AP Oval 12 but for my needs it would be over $600.00 for two runs. Does any one know of a discount mail order for this line? I just read at the other site that the MIT closeout cables at Audio Advisor are old models that have since been vastly improved though the product numbers are still the same. It's never easy is it? I will have to call MIT tommorrow morning and get the poop on this rumor and then hit the local stores to check out other brands. I got a great deal on my first Kimber when I purchased the remander of a roll, maybe I will get lucky again. I am a bit embarrassed by the length of my runs, but it is the best that I can do until I am able to perform some (heavy) work on the living room.
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