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Totem Sinew vs Acoustic Zen Matrix ll??

I have a plinius amplifier and totem speakers? I have not heard the totem sinew but I have been able to try the acoustic zen. I was impressed by the Matrix (it blew away my audioquest jaquars) but I have heard that Totem cables offer some of the best synergy for their speakers. Is this true? and which one would you pick?
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miki166
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I have AZ marix matrix reference II and also Audioquest cheetah 72v dbs. Aq was much better cable, more transparent and with better inner detail-silence.
socrates7
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I have Plinius & Totem as well, but I'm using the Acoustic Zen Silver Reference IIs to good effect. Did you ever settle this issue for yourself?
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ghunter
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Totem doesn't claim that their cables are the best to use with their products, and will gladly discuss upgrade options with you. They recommended Harmonic to me as a brand they've had a lot of success with.

I used Sinew in my system for quite a while, occasionally swapping them out for Acoustic Zen, Audioquest, Anti-Cables, 47 labs, and a few others. I didn't think that the minor sonic upgrades from these were worth the price until I tried Cardas Golden Reference. I'm now using Crystal Standard with my Mani-2's and am very happy with that combination.

Totem's cables are great mid-range offerings that are priced very attractively for what they do.
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