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Siltech 330L or 770L?

Hello everybody, the question might be a bit weird but let me explain.

My system is composed by a Jadis DA50RC Signature tube amp (with KT90) driving a pair of Sonus Faber Guarneri Memento speakers. Source is a Clearaudio Performance SE turntable with EAR 834P Signature Deluxe phono amp and an Akurate DS digital streamer.

I have been able to demo Siltech 330L speaker cables with all the series of interconnect (from 330i to 770i) which have pleased me a lot. Now that is time to take the plunge I am not sure if taking the 330L or go for the best and set for life with the 770L. I do not have opportunity yo try the 770L as my dealer has not them in stock...

Not sure the price difference would be justified...what do you think?
Thanks a lot
acalex
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rfogel8
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Acalex, I'm not up on all the "flavor of the month" cables these days, neither have I heard of the ones you're asking about.

My only caution would be, if you decide to sell them down the road, will they be worth anything?

Siltech's been around a long time, the company's quite successful, they enjoy a good reputation and their products retain more value than most. Personally, I'd go with a known commodity.
bvdiman
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Rfogel8, yup for various reasons we each have to draw our own line somewhere. Were it not for the additional substantial cost, I too would have like to go further up the chain myself.

That said, as I am also contemplating to going back the full FMA route some day which mean use of their own proprietary cabling a requisite for optimum performance, further spending on others, (ICs & SC especially), is somewhat moot for me.
acalex OP
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Indeed thats a very goog point. The second hand market for Siltech is very active and you can't find many of their cables online (except cheap imitations from China). The few original ones sold through proper channels are always sold in no time...it is indeed some indirect value that needs to be considered
rsf507
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Acalex I thought Atma-Sphere's claim to fame was their equipment wasn't effected by cables as much as other gear? At least the designer will tell you that.
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rfogel8
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Rsf507, Atma-Sphere/Ralph's only claim is, because their preamps & amps are a true "balanced differential design", the interconnect between amp and preamp will have minimal effects on the sound. He readily admits that speaker cables can make a big difference as well as interconnects between preamp and source.

I've tried a few different cables between the MP-1 and MA-1's and always hear a difference. It may not be huge but it's audible.
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