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Biwire Cables for Vandersteen 2CE Signatures

Hi all.  Trying to make a cable decision...  Richard Vandersteen recommends "true biwire" (i.e. "double biwire") cables, and suggested trying audioquest.  Audioadvisor will build audioquest cables to order, and can build two pairs of Rocket 88 cables for double biwiring (without DBS battery system) for around $1000.  The other option is two pairs of Purist Genesis Luminist cables, higher retail cost, but could get used.  So apples for apples costwise. Running with a McCormack DNA 0.5 Rev A amplifier.  Any suggests?
peter_s
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tomic601
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how long of a run do you need ?

i have a shotgun bi-wire ( external as Richard recommends) set of AQ type 6 that i used for many years with Vandersteen 3a sig and then 5a
they are not DBS but could let you demo if you pay shipping inside USA

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ghosthouse
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Be sure to check Music Direct.  They sometimes have crazy low prices on B stock and demos.  Free shipping and 60 day return policy still apply to these.  
peter_s OP
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@cedargrover - Audioadvisor will construct a pair of Type 8 biwires for $400, which seems reasonable.
cedargrover
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That sounds like a good approach.  Spend the leftover $600 on music.  :)
peter_s OP
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@ghosthouse  - recall that Vandersteen requires smaller spades to fit on Vandersteen terminal blocks, so stock cables won't work
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