Vandersteen 2Ce Sig 2's with Alpha Core AG-1 wire

I thought the Alpha-core AG2 was a great match with the 3As - I had been using AQ that was 3rd from the top of the line 7 years ago. I think the VS respond well to the whole Alpha-core line, but I suspect silver is proabably ideal for them with tube amps.

I have a pair of Signature II that I run with
my Jolida JD-502 and run bi-wire MI-2's. The
sound is wonderful. I have 7' runs and it is
not lean at all. The sound is full and open.

how much is the alpha core?

Why would you bother with anything else when Anti-Cables is so neutral, transparent, and inexpensive. I'm using it for all my cables after extensive listening tests with as many top shelf cables I could borrow. Only Audioquest Silver (Sky/Everest) are in the same league, but very much more expensive. That is my take on my system. You should audition for your own satisfaction.

When I got my Sig IIs, I had a single run of Cardas Neutral Reference with a jumper made of POS 12-gauge wire. Although I mostly enjoyed the sound, I was bothered by a veiled quality of voices and acoustic instruments. After a failed Ebay attempt to get a second run of Cardas, I lucked into a good deal on two used pairs of Ayre cables. Made a tremedous improvement on the midrange and I've been very happy with my system ever since. Stringreen, I considered the Anti-cables, but the user reviews are mixed so I decided to go with, for me, a known quantity.