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Signal vs. Audio Art vs. Speltz Anti? Need help...

I'm looking to get an interconnect cable (between int. amp and cd player) and speaker wire at a budget. Has anyone compared two or all three of these brands? Has anyone heard anything better at the $100 and under range outside of these brands (that has compared them to any of these brands)?

I'm intentionally not mentioning what my system comprises (partially because I haven't bought the components yet), but mostly because I'm just looking for general comparisons and otehr people's experiences. Also, to circumvent anyone trying to tell me that it's all individual based on my system, I understand that, and for those who want to tell me to audition them first, I just don't have the patience for it. I just want to buy some cables based on general recommendations. If I'm really unhappy with them, I can try and upgrade or switch later on. No offense anyone, just being honest and trying to keep things simple. Any advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks!
soulgoober
ssglx
203 posts
 
I've had good results from Signal Cable's Analog II IC. Not as good with the Speltz IC.
arthursmuck
447 posts
 
at that price point check out koolcables.com Soundbolts, definitely worth a listen....
bigamp
219 posts
 
I've never heard Art Audio or Signal, but I'll give my 2 cents on Speltz, which I have in my system now. They provide a great amount of detail and won't give you a thin or lean sound (probably because they're all copper). But they are noticeably susceptible to EMF and static, so placement is important.
johngp
226 posts
 
"The Audio Art IC 3's are the best IC's under $100....BAR NONE."

Though that is a bit of a strong statement, I would agree that between the cables you are considering IMHO the Audio Art's would be the way to go. Excellent performing cables at their price point.
Best of luck,
John
soulgoober OP
55 posts
 
""The Audio Art IC 3's are the best IC's under $100....BAR NONE."

Though that is a bit of a strong statement, I would agree that between the cables you are considering IMHO the Audio Art's would be the way to go. Excellent performing cables at their price point."

So, you are saying they are excellent performing cables at this price piont and that they are the way to go between these three choices, but that you don't necessarily agree they are the best at this price point bar none. Can I accurately read in between the lines then that you might be thinking of another brand that is even better at this price point? If so, what?

Thanks!
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