@soix I love my system it is the Pass Labs XP-12 preamp, First Watt sit-4 amplifier Meinter MA3i Dac, and the Volti Audio Lucera, I bought those speakers from my friend Kevin, he had Kimber Kables on them bi-wire on the speaker side, he says I will need a diaper if I change over to Kimber, actually talked to Kimber they had a great deal on two pairs of interconnects RCA, and 12 ft 8Tc speaker cables bi-wired on the speaker side for half price but I canceled today…hummm might be a mistake..they do have a 60 day audition period even for used..
I'd like some recommendations for speaker cables
I understand this is a touchy subject. My intent is NOT to have this result in that typical cable discussion. All opinions welcome.
As an update, in a previous thread I was asking for upgrade recommendations. I ended up trading for a Hana Umami blue. It's great and I appreciate the advice.
I've since bought a set of long (25') XLRs to run between my amp and pre-amp, which has enabled me to move my component rack behind the listening position closer to the media. It was between the speakers. Now, the only thing between the speakers is my amp, and it's at floor level. This has made a huge difference in the soundstage, the accuracy and the location of things in the sound space. Great improvement.
The XLRs I was using to run between my amp and pre-amp were entry level high end cables. I replaced them with normal Mic cable. Well, high end mic cable. And the high end mic cable is way better than the audiophile high end brand cable. I'll go as far to say the audiophile cable is awful. I've since ordered another pair of XLRs, from a different manufacturer, to replace them.
I also replaced my speaker cables with mogami 3103 that I terminated myself. They sound "darker" and less detailed then the cable I was using, which I'm unsure of the manufacturer of my previous cable. I plan to re-terminate my previous cable in bananas to compare some more. My previous cable was, maybe, too bright. Don't get me wrong, the Momagi is good, just not what I think I prefer.
My main question is, If I'm looking for detail and a "brighter" sound, what speaker cables would you recommend I try?
Also, do most dealers let you try cables? It's not ridiculous to think I could work with a dealer to try to hone in on what I like, right?
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I used this and really like it. $1.46 per foot. https://nassaunationalcable.com/products/12-awg-4c-shielded-vntc-tray-cable-tc-thhn-insulation-pvc-jacket-600v |
@charles007100 IMO your system is well beyond Belden and entry-level Kimber cables. My strong advice would be to try some Veritas interconnects/cables as that will give you a good glimpse into what’s possible and what direction you might wanna go from there if they don’t work for you. These cables would be my base level for a system at the level of yours, which is why I singled them out in particular along with that they’ve been getting strong feedback from people here whose ears I trust. And again, with so little to lose this is pretty much a no brainer in my book and for someone in your situation. |
@audphile1 "...With a system consisting of Audio Research and Magico you should stick with established cable manufacturers - Nordost, Kimber, Audioquest, Audience, Synergistic, Shunyata, Transparent." +1 particularly Transparent and I would add Cardas.
@soix +1 |
@charles007100 yes I love my MA3i as well EMM Labs has a long time collaboration with Kimber Kable. |
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