I would suggest you consider the Harmonic Tech Pro-9 bi-wire cables. I have not personally heard them, but I am familiar with the truthlinks you own. I believe that if you pair them with the Pro-9s you will achieve the sound you described. Also, through experience I have found that it is beneficial to use one brand of cable throughout a system. That's not to say that you can't achieve great results by mixing and matching cables, but if you like the truthlinks and the Pro AC-11 I don't think you will be disappointed with the Pro-9s. There are some used pairs for sale here at audiogon in your price range. Check out the latest issue of UHF magazine for a good review of the Pro-9 bi-wire.
Speaker Cable Upgrade Path Advise, Please
I have a McCormack DNA-225 (Ensemble Megaflux power - BD racing cones), Kora Eclipse preamp (Harmonic Tech Proac 11 power - Ensemble points), PSB Stratus Goldi speakers. Using both digital (classe CD) and analog (Nottingham TT)sources. Harmonic Tech TruthLink interconnects.
Initially I was using 8ga. Monster speaker wires until I was given an 8' biwire set of Cardas Crosslink cables as an "upgrade". Frankly, the wires sounded better. To say the Crosslinks (120 hours on them) are BRIGHT, is a gross understatement. I have been waiting to buy speaker cables that complemented what I like - crisp highs, to be sure, but also "mellow" midrange and thumping, tight bass. Any suggestions as to 8-10' biwire speaker cables in the $500 USED price range for my situation and setup?
Initially I was using 8ga. Monster speaker wires until I was given an 8' biwire set of Cardas Crosslink cables as an "upgrade". Frankly, the wires sounded better. To say the Crosslinks (120 hours on them) are BRIGHT, is a gross understatement. I have been waiting to buy speaker cables that complemented what I like - crisp highs, to be sure, but also "mellow" midrange and thumping, tight bass. Any suggestions as to 8-10' biwire speaker cables in the $500 USED price range for my situation and setup?