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1st time AG'er. Cables ? ?

First off - what a phenomenal site / formum this is. Have spent several months in research to help get over the false starts and blind alleys in educating myself about this hobby (maybe a way of life to some!)

But on to the point. Began my step "over the edge" last year with purchase of Theil 2.3's. Love that sound - but grossly underpowered with a Yamaha something or other.

Just acquired used Krell KSA-250 and KRC-HR pre from Audiogon. I know - "you love 'em or hate 'em Krell" - but those Theils definately needed some kick.

Equipment is just starting to arrive - so I could really use some sage advice on cables. I am really in a knowledge blackhole as where to start. My equipment choices (I hope) will give me very clear / flat / uncompromising sound.

Any suggestions, recommendations, or enlightenment, will be greatly apprecated. Thanks in advance - and thanks to the hundreds of AG'ers that share their experiences & opinons with others.
gojazz
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
If you find that you would need some good budget cables, Cobalt Cables are pretty good: http://www.cobaltcable.com/product/single_speaker_cable.htm

Dave
gojazz OP
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Thanks to all who responded. I'd gone a little wacko trying to sort thru the strings on IC's,etc. - just needed some focus. Much appreciated. I'll explore all these suggestions thru AG and the links provided.

To Dave: the dedicated 20 amp line is no problem. As my son went off to college I've taken over a 22' x 24' room with main breaker panel. I can add a branch circuit with a single outlet that's within 8' of amp.

Jim

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elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
STOP! My first suggestion is find some really low priced ’good enough to get by’ cables all around.Blue Jean cables are a possible choice. Cables made with Mogami wire, Canare Ok too. Cheap is the word. Any cables you can scrounge up for free? GREAT!!
Get to KNOW you equipment. Listen to it. get to enjoy it before jumping into the madness of aftermarket cables.
If you think, Jeesh I want more from this sound.. THEN yeah, start looking. Not now.
After a few months (really!) after awhile then decide which area you think you might be interested in.
A power cord, or IC, or speaker cables? (Seriously using a good ordinary cut up extension cord can work GREAT Cheap, and good enough for a long time. really $15...) I have $$$$ system, and have used eBay 0$0.30 ft wire for my speakers. Works great, sound pretty good.
For the wall duplex? Pass & Seymour heavy duty 20 amp $4.99 https://www.amazon.com/Pass-Seymour-Specification-Heavy-Duty-Receptacle/dp/B008SBH18M/ref=sr_1_6?ie=...or for a lot more money and a tiny maybe gain: Hubble $25 https://www.amazon.com/Hubbell-HBL5362W-Duplex-Receptacle-Industrial/dp/B000LE6N56/ref=pd_day0_hl_32...
Anyway, good luck.
boxer12
1,703 posts
 
Good advice Elizabeth, you're a little late on the response though :-) 
4425
455 posts
 
great purchase you made. my opinion after going through tons of high end cables; i have found audioquest perfect silver surface cables such as niagara to be smooth, detailed and extremely musical. they are discontinued but virtually indistinguishable from the replacement model(wind). i find they give ss equipment a little more lushness. i’d match to aq speaker cables using their highest grade copper. several to choose from. your equipment deserves this quality of cable. copper just can’t do what pss can. finally buy used of course and don’t go funky with garage brands. aq knows what they are doing. 
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