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Replacing Alpha Core Goertz MI-2 Veracity Speaker Cable

I have used the Alpha Core MI-2 speaker cables in my system on and off for years.  It would be appreciated if anyone who has used these cables would provide the name and model of moderately priced cables that they have upgraded to and felt there was an improvement.  There is little about the tone or clarity of these cables I do not like.  Except that I just purchased a new amp and I don't want to even think of the possibility of it going into oscillation, even if it is remote due to the Zobel networks.   Prefer under $500 new or used for 10 foot pair.

Thanks
jetter
pops
2,272 posts
 
@ketchup - heatsinks on the back, MI2 but have used 3’s.  I use Thiels.   Had the same problem with MIT V3 a few years back that we couldn’t solve.

Have  used a dozen or more other cables with no issue.  
jtucker
75 posts
 
jetter,If you decide to sell your MI2, let me know.  I would like to try them with my ML ESLs.
jetter OP
2,952 posts
 
Will do jtucker.
ketchup
688 posts
 
heatsinks on the back

@pops-  That might be the difference right there. My CA-200 is the later one with the heatsinks on the sides. My Magnepans are basically a resistive load, though. I’m not sure if that has something to do with keeping the amp happy with capacitive cables.

I used to own Thiels that I drove with my CA-200, but I didn’t have the Goertz cables back then!
jetter OP
2,952 posts
 
ketchup, I hate to sound like a broken record, but I guess I am.  Why don't you want to install the zobels on the speakers anyway?.  They say there is absolutely no impact on the sound, and could prevent damage to your amp that may be occurring slowly over the long term.  I'm done.
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