Straightwire cables Serenade II or Crescendo II?


Hi guys I currently have for my system B and W PM1 speakers with Marantz PM15S2 / SA15S2 sacd and amp with Audioquest Diamond back interconnect 1m and Audioquest NRG2 power cables for both. For my speaker cable it is 8ft Transparent Audio Music Wave plus the new version and looking to upgrade my speaker cable and possibly the IC as well.

For speaker cable I am considering the Straightwire Serenade II to start out with and possibly later upgrade to Crescendo once I get used to the sound. I'm fairly new to the hifi scene mainly previously was an avid home theater fan and have not tried many different types of products that would match and sound well with my system.

Any help appreciated I am based in Hong Kong now and many of the shops here do not do loaners so i need to buy before I try and you can imagine worrying that can be.

Let me know your thoughts on that cable as I am demoing one right now but it is the older serenade which gives about 15-20% improvement over my transparents.

Thanks!
fredlouie

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yes, unfortunately it is discontiuned. you might find it used or look fgor SW dealers for new old stock if you are interested.
i am a big fan of maestro speaker cable, had virtuoso for a while thought it was a little grainy. Haven't heard the two you mentioned.

The Maestro II is one of my references and many other way more expensive brands have come and gone...they pop up on A'gon every so often - they have been DC'ed by Straightwire. Good luck in your search.