Rsbeck, not a very popular position around here, but I agree with you. How much improvement does the original poster expect from speaker cables? The manufacturers and the insane audio press have done quite a number over the years convincing 95% of audiophiles that cables are "components" and that asking the price of a decent preamp or integrated amp for 8 feet of cable is par for the course. The magic that has allowed insane margins on cables is being put to good use by the equipment mongers pushing the sound of spikes, cones, bearings and racks. How many more ways are there to spell out the word "GULLIBLE". The best improvement in these last few months around my place is the purchase of a number of XRCDs and of SACDs. They actually reproduce music. Jsawhithlock, I would recommend you get a home trial for the cables to convince yourself if that money would be better spent on cables or elsewhere in the system.
Speaker wire change
Considering upgrading speaker wire and would like to hear from people using Classe 25 amps running in mono, Classe cp-60 preamp, and Martin Logan Ascents, or simular equipment. Current wire is XLO type 5 bi-wire.
My preference is to bi-wire and budget is $1000 and will be buying used. My runs will be 5-6 feet.
What wire would you choose?
My preference is to bi-wire and budget is $1000 and will be buying used. My runs will be 5-6 feet.
What wire would you choose?