Speaker Cables Upgrade - Which Ones?


I'm upgrading my speaker cable for my Harbeth C7es-3 speakers. My power amp would be Pass Labs XA30.5.

Not sure it it matters but my pre-amp could be one of these: Audio Research LS 26, Ref 3, CJ ET 3, Leben CS28, Pass Labs XP10.

I'm looking for tight, dynamic bass, neutral/slight warm and medium to full body mid range and extended/smooth treble.

What cables would you recommend? My budget would be around 1k - new or used. What about Audience 24e, Cardas, Auditorium 23, Purist Audio, Acoustic Zen Sologram II? How do they compare in terms of 'sound'?

I appreciate your feedbacks.
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Showing 7 responses by thesaint519

Transparent Audio, because that brand would allow you to grow up the line and get cash toward your upgrade. Secondly, once you get to the Reference level, your cables are tuned to match the impedance of your gear. There is no other company I know that customizes cabling to fit your needs. Finally, they sound heavenly.
Usedcables.com has a lending library, which'll allow you to try any of the cables in inventory before purchasing.
For the money, anti-cables are pretty good. I used them after I sold my MIT Orae V2.1s, and while I awaited he arrival ofy Analysis Plus Big Silver Ovals. I've since upgraded to Transparent Reference cabling. But the anti-cables served me well in the meantime.
Chayro, great suggestion. My reservations about adapter is that it may not be the same material (including the solder) as the factory termination, which may impact the sound. With the factory termination, you know exactly what you're getting. That's just a personal peeve though. Still a great suggestion.