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Speaker cables where to begin?

I have a system I am comfortable with so far I believe the cables are the weakest link.

I am currently using transparent audio music wave cables in 15 foot length. Unfortunately, I can't go much shorter possibly 12 feet but that is stretching it.

My system consists of and Accuphase E-408 integrated amp, Transrotor Darkstar TT with JR arm (AKA jelco 750D) benz micro glider 2 Low output cartridge using the Accuphase AD-20 card. Other components are an Accuphase T100 tuner and Arcam DV29 for occasional CD listening.

Everything is run through a Richard gray 600 Pro. Interconnects are older straightwire.

I am not looking to spend a fortune on cables although I was thinking I should use a biwire terminated end for the speakers. I guess the question is what would do the best for my system 1st vs what is most economical improvement? Some day I am sure I will make other upgrades but for now I am looking at speaker cables and possibly power cords and what would do justice to my system.

I did notice an incredible improvement in CD sound quality with the addition of the RG 600. Should I expect an equal improvement from both TT and CD with speaker cables?

Thanks
cobaltturbo
indiesound
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I recently purchased some Blue Jeans speaker cables for my parents and own a pair of Morrow SP3 cables. The difference really was not that great. The Morrows are cleaner, a bit more refined and offer a better level of detail.

The difference was greater with my Kaplan power cords and Running Springs Haley. However, the IC's from Blue Jeans were a degradation in sound quality. However bear in mind, i did not have the Blue Jeans IC's long enough to break them in, nor the speaker cables.
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unfairlane
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The best speakercables you can give any transistoramp are thick massive and as short as possible. Resistance are the enemy, try to find some really thick copper and give it a loud burn-in and you`ll never look back.

Be prepared for a dynamic experience ;)
pops
1,847 posts
 
I would give straightwire maestro II a shot - still a giant killer.
stewie
182 posts
 
Go to bluejeanscable.com No nonsense no hype.
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dogmcd
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PNF Audio Symphony speaker cables and ICON ic's. Best cable for the dollar spent that I've ever found. Steve at PNF is a great guy to work with as well....
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