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Speaker Cable Advice Needed

Hello,

I just picked up an Aragon 4004 MK II to go with my B&W 802 Series 2's. This amp replaced an Adcom GFA-555. The difference is quite beautiful. Now I'd like to upgrade cables, but don't want to spend more than a couple hundred bucks. I'm currently using 2 separate strands of 12 gauge oxygen free stranded cable per speaker for biwiring. I'm wondering if there is known product for this combo that would be no brainer, purchase wise. Thanks!
dastro
elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
Nahhh keep the wires you are using.
I went from quad twist 12 gauge mil spec biwire to dual Kimber 8TC and the improvement was hard to note on my Magnepan 3.6 with Bryston 4B-SST2 amp.
Save your money.
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jtcf
303 posts
 
You might give solid core wire a try.Haven't had the pleasure of hearing your combo so can't make a specific recommendation.Depends what sound you are trying to achieve,more or less detail,more or less dynamics,etc.
schipo
1,267 posts
 
your fine with 12 gauge ...the copper content in that cable is the real deal and no worse and even possibly better than the boutique cables that go for a ransom.
dastro OP
42 posts
 
Thanks for all the responses. I have to say I'm relieved to find out there are others out there that don't buy into the $1K or higher cable hype. When I have a total of $1700 in the speakers and amp, that just seems crazy. I'm just trying to squeeze as much detail as possible out of this now 90's system.
jl35
2,244 posts
 
It will cost you very little, maybe nothing, to experiment with some low cost cables such as Mapleshade, Clear Day, Speltz and many others. You may find you like the sound of one more than what you have.
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