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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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hifiman5
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@nycjlee    You can't go wrong with a recommendation from John R.!  I replaced my AQ cables when I traded up from 3A Sigs. to Treo CTs.  My Earth Series cables had such heavy gauge of copper that the mid bass was too heavy and was obscuring the clarity of the midrange and the outstanding carbon tweeter.  The double shotgun Clear Day Cables are a perfect match for my Treo CTs.  Glad to hear the GO4 are working out so well for you!
jafant
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peter_s
another +vote for Audioquest cabling.
Happy Listening!
ctsooner
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No question that the shotgun run of true biwire is the best way to go for Vandersteen's.  Those AQ's are the only ones I personally will use with the speakers as they have a synergy.
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jaf36
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I have had AQ GO4 and Kimber 12tc on both Vandersteen 2ce signature II and 1 c. The Kimber is more transparent in the treble. The Kimber is also much more organic and less hifi than the GO4. The GO has a slight edge in bass impact but that’s it. Kimber is the way to go.
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tomic601
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Running some Kimber TC8 in a biwire on Treo CT
sounds very neutral if slightly tipped up on high end....

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