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Best copper interconnect cables

I am looking for a pair of copper wire interconnects for my new reference preamp...but the choices that are given to me make me wonder what is the difference.
I have seen outfits that offer continuous strand copper wires, OFC copper wire and other things with wide range of prices from extremely affordable such as the Vampwires to the ridiculous. What is the true story of copper and its qualities?

My preamp is a First Sound Paramount Hotrod MKII
my amp is a DNA 225

The most I would consider spending is $300 for the interconnects with RCA plugs (1-2 meter run pairs)
bemopti123
tvad
9,467 posts
 
I, too, own a First Sound Presence Deluxe preamp, and I once owned a
McCormack DNA-2 Platinum Rev. A+. I've posted this ad nauseum, but
I'd suggest trying Audience Au24. I recently also tried some Cardas
Golden Cross and thought they sounded superb.
dlwask
270 posts
 
I highly recommend Jena Labs Trio Plus Ultras, a great find in high end audio if you ask me. I've tried many cables around the $300 mark and these are the best.
stehno
1,453 posts
 
I agree with Tvad. I currently own a McMormack DNA-2 Rev A and would agree with his recommendation on the Au24 cables. Used, they they be right in your ballpark.

-IMO
mprime
92 posts
 
Au24 is an outstanding cable. Easy to pick up a broken in pair via Audiogon.

Venhaus Pulsar should be considered as well, but know going in, they take a long time to break in.

Best,
mattybumpkin
588 posts
 
I would also consider used Luminous Audio Technologies top of the line copper IC, Synchestra Reference. One of the best I have heard.

Regards,

PS - Design is more important than the materials, whether OCC, OFC, etc.
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