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What to replace Nordost speaker cable?

I currently use Nordost Red Dawn speaker cables between a Krell 400xi and Focal Micro Utopia Be's. The cables are 2m long and I think sound pretty good in my system. That being said, they are a huge pain to connect and situate in my equipment rack because they are flat ribbon cables. I'm moving soon so now would be the best time to replace them.

I'm looking for recommendations, but I do like the "Nordost" sound or lack of or whatever it's called (no flames please). I've looked at Cardas, Kimber, Audioquest, etc. as they all have a good reputation and I'm not very familiar with other smaller companies. I will say this though. I tried Canare starquad cable and yes, it sounded different. Muted and rolled off highs, compared to the Red Dawn.

Another option might be to just get 3m Red Dawn for a little more slack.

Thanks,
gherrera1
gherrera1

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trcnetmsncom
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Hi Gherreral,

If it were me I would just move as far as I could up the Nordost chain. After 2 and a half years I'm still amazed what inserting Valhalla's into my system did. Enjoy your search.

best,
Tom

trcnetmsncom
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Hi John,

I'm laughing!!! Seriously though, John at this stage of my life I don't see the Odin in my future so I wouldn't dare take a listen to it in my system. Hey, we got to meet in person one of these days. Maybe the next time Earl comes up my way?. Or when I get down to his place?

All the best,
Tom
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