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Kimber 4TC vs 8TC

I recently demoed the Kimber 8VS vs the 8TC from the Cable Company. I could definately hear a difference and prefer the 8TC.
However. I am looking at a very short run 4-5 ft between my amp and speakers so wondering if I went with the 4 TC vs the 8TC would i really be missing out or be able to hear a big difference.

I could say the there is a definite improvement/return on investment between the VS and TC series. However, I am wondering if the 4 TC/8TC is worth the additional $130-$140 investment for my set up.

Once agan i am looking at 4-5 ft. in length.

My setup is:

Musical Fidelity M5si into Dynaudio X34s. Although the dynaudios are floorstanding, they are very small and compact.

Let me know your thoughts as I don't want to overspend unless i get a serious ROI with the 8TC. As the 8 TC will cost about $130 more than the 4 TC. 
uncrocco
elizabeth
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I use 8TC for my Bryston 4B-SST² to Magnepan 20.7 connection. With cheap spades at the amp, and WBT bananas at the speaker ends. I could not tell you there would be a large enough difference to be worth the cost in your system as it is now. I CAN say that I have used the 8TC for many years, with zero desire to upgrade. But if I had bought the 4TC, I am sure I would have upgraded them.                        
So my suggestion for thought is: The 8TC will last you many years.. Maybe even through component changes. They are well thought of and highly recommended. So consider the future proof quality of the 8TC, vs the short term gain of buying the cheaper 4TC?              
On the other hand, you may decide Kimber is blah soon enough chasing some other speaker cable. Then yeah buy the 4TC.   
One last thought is the 8TC will most likely offer slightly better bass than the 4TC. If that is any consideration.
uncrocco OP
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Thanks for your feedback Elizabeth 
pops
1,847 posts
 
Elizabeth is spot on!  8TC can and should outlast many component upgrades.  All time great cable.  
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