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Advice on choosing speaker cables for vintage Altec Model 19 speakers

I'm putting together a vintage system for a Japanese-styled Kissa Listening bar. So far I have a pair of Altec Model 19 with the Werner Jagusch crossovers for the mains and a pair of Klipsch Heresy II for the back fills. These will be driven by two Liine-Magnetic Tube amps.  I'd like some advice from those who have used or are using the Altecs on choosing the right speaker cables for this vintage styled system.

baphomat007
soix
11,233 posts
 

I really think it comes down to what sound characteristics you’re looking for once you have them set up because partnering equipment, room, etc. can have a lot to say about what direction you might want to go with cables.

knock1
362 posts
 

This would fit nicely

https://positive-feedback.com/audio-discourse/duelund-coherent-audio-dca16ga-premium-tinned-copper-vintage-tone-cable/

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tomic601
13,693 posts
 

The WE noted above is up to the task. Is the OP running the place or building it out for someone else ?

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m-db
1,088 posts
 

I used DIY spade terminated lamp wire for years on my VOtT A7’s, just like everyone else. 

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faustuss
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@baphomat007 

You can find bulk 12AWG speaker cable on spools of 50 - 100 feet (I think) on the internet from reputable suppliers which can also advise on simple inexpensive ways of reliably terminating it. This approach would be economical and the heavy gauge cable will reduce potential losses over long runs and be good for sonics.

You could start here.

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_452J1221HB/OSD-12-2-CL3-Speaker-Cable-100-feet-Black.html?tp=9016

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