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Speaker cable upgrade from Analysis Plus Oval 12

I have been using Analysis Plus Oval 12 speaker cable for about 10 years. Overall, sound is good and clean. However, the upgrade bug has returned. What current speaker cable would be an audible upgrade from the Oval 12 without spending a lot of money.... I have a Creek SE 5350 Classic integrated amp(85RMS) and a pair of Silverline Preludes which are biwireable, which Silverline claims only makes marginal difference....I am possibly going to replace the Preludes in the next year with Totem Hawks or the new Usher Be718 monitors, but might just stay with what I got....All advice and opinions welcomed
sunnyjim
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jgiacalo
446 posts
 
You might want to consider the JPS Labs Ultraconductor 2. I bought a pair used in A'Gon for my 2nd system and was very surprised at how much better they were than the Kimber 8TCs they replaced. I've had A/P Oval 9s and I think the Ultras would give them a serious run for the money. Even better would be a used pair of the JPS Superconductor Petites which replaced my A/P Oval 9s; they are a significant step up in openness and detail yet with a very natural sound. You can 'rent' a pair of each from The Used Cable Company.
dcstep
1,518 posts
 
Have you considered the A-P Solo Crystal Oval 8s or do you want to change brands? Cardas has some great cables also.

Dave
lapierre
547 posts
 
AP Solo Crystal or DH Labs Q10.
tweak1
3,543 posts
 
Having used many exotic hi-end cables, I can highly recommend Clear Day Cables. His silver shotguns ae fanastic and less thatn $200!
holley
79 posts
 
For 2-way speakers such as the Preludes, I would recommend the Acoustic Zen Hologram II bi-wire cables. They are specially made for 2-way speakers, and I have found them to be very good. The Oval 8s are very good as well -- quite a bit of a step up from your current Oval 12s. I have had all 3 on my Tyler SuperTowers (which are 2-way), and I preferred the AZ Holograms. They seemed to stage a little better than the Oval 8s and seemed more coherent. On my other multi-driver Tyler Signatures, I preferred the Oval 8s.

As always, let your own ears be your guide.
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