speaker cables

[jimbones]

I am using MIT 750 music hose. I call the Cable Co. and the guy says that just about any newer cable will best my current cable. Do you think this is just "salesmanship" or do you think he is right? I am considering Tara Labs 1500 cable.

[Scottdazzle]

Lots of great cables out there these days.  Why not consider an independent high-end American cable manufacturer like WyWires, Triode Wire, or Snake River?  You might get a LOT better bang for your buck. Disclosure: I sell WyWires.

[jimbones]

Lots of great cables out there these days.  Why not consider an independent high-end American cable manufacturer like WyWires, Triode Wire, or Snake River?  You might get a LOT better bang for your buck. Disclosure: I sell WyWires.

DAh I love the disclosure. I don't have my heart set on any wires in particular. I only mention Tara Labs because they were in my price range. I am open to other manufacturer's including Petes.

[mdconnelly]

I don't doubt that there are very good cables made today that could better your current cables (your system, your ears), but I don't buy into the statement that just about any new cable will best your current cable.  That's total sales hype.

With that said, the Cable Company's lending library is an an interesting business if your prone to trying a number of different cables.  It's how I first heard JPS cables many years ago.

[DaveC]

It depends on what you want... better is often a subjective term and depends on your personal preferences.

Ultimately, you will probably have to try different cables out. You can try to select them by reading reviews so you can get an idea of the characteristics of the cables you are considering and whether you think they will be a good fit for you.

One caveat though... there's a lot of cable companies claiming to use "single crystal" copper with ridiculous claims of ultra high purity (8N copper?).  AFAIK, only Neotech, Furutech and Oyaide are licensed to produce UPOCC copper and there are unlicensed companies claiming to sell "single crystal" copper and claim to use the patented process to produce it.

And if you do choose a UPOCC copper cable there is one sonic caveat too, it's not as warm and doesn't have the "weight and body" of regular drawn copper wire. But the "weight and body" are distortion and when you get rid of it you end up with more clarity, detail, focus and better dynamics. I'm all for more accuracy personally but some people may not prefer it.

[BobM]

I agree that the only way you will know for sure is to try a few different ones and see how it works in your system. Borrow from friends if you can at first, then check out the manufacturers who offer trials. Some of the local clubs have members who have an inventory of used cables lying around, and that may be a way to get something at a nice discount also.

Try a few and something will likely click in your system.

[rollo]

Jim I have a bunch to try if ya like. TWL, Supra, Stealth [silver], Mapleshade active, Lenehan, Daves.
   Some used some new.


charles

[StereoNut]

I agree that the only way you will know for sure is to try a few different ones and see how it works in your system. Borrow from friends if you can at first, then check out the manufacturers who offer trials. Some of the local clubs have members who have an inventory of used cables lying around, and that may be a way to get something at a nice discount also.

Try a few and something will likely click in your system.

+1

[jimbones]

Jim I have a bunch to try if ya like. TWL, Supra, Stealth [silver], Mapleshade active, Lenehan, Daves.
   Some used some new.


charles

Dave's sound interesting. I need 8 footers, preferably used. I don't want to go super expensive. what models of cables are available.

[jimbones]

Jim I have a bunch to try if ya like. TWL, Supra, Stealth [silver], Mapleshade active, Lenehan, Daves.
   Some used some new.


charles

yeah, we'll have to talk. Maybe at the November meeting we can discuss.

[Werd]

Try using the same wire used in your speakers. Find out what they are and Maybe makeshift or buy terminated.

[jimbones]

Has anyone ever ordered from Douglas Connection? They have Cardas posts on sale but was wondering about the Furez products (spades/bananas)

[sleepyguy24]

Hi JimBones

If you have an Audiogon ID send a message to A'gon member Williewonka. He has used Furez products and speaks highly of them.

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?fcabl&1382980366&openflup&1&4

If you don't have an A'gon ID he has a blog too.

http://www.image99.net/blog/

I've corresponded with him before and he was always a real nice guy to talk to. Very helpful. I tried to steer him here but I don't think he has joined yet.

[williewonka]

Hey Sleepyguy - decided to take you up on your offer

I can confirm the Furez Bananas are extremely good - better than any I've used to date.

Perhaps the only issue is the fact they are made from Copper, which is very soft. They supported my heavy D-352 cables OK, but I knocked them with my knee and they bent a little - they did straighten out OK and presented no problem since. But I wouldn't want to do this more than once

They spades will not suffer from this - they are much more robust

Regards...

[sleepyguy24]

Hey Sleepyguy - decided to take you up on your offer

I can confirm the Furez Bananas are extremely good - better than any I've used to date.

Perhaps the only issue is the fact they are made from Copper, which is very soft. They supported my heavy D-352 cables OK, but I knocked them with my knee and they bent a little - they did straighten out OK and presented no problem since. But I wouldn't want to do this more than once

They spades will not suffer from this - they are much more robust

Regards...

Sweet. I'm glad you decided to join and can't wait to read the further discussions.

Check out AN member DaveC and his ICs or Triode Pete and the power cables he makes. Real nice stuff. Should make for some nice discussions. Thanks