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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)
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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.
mitch2
1,911 posts
 
Damn, Matty, I was hoping nobody would think of Luminous since I have a "wanted" posting for a 1.5 to 2 M balanced pair of IC's. I have one pair and they sound great in my system, so I am looking for a second pair to replace my Golden Reference (which are also good, just different sounding). BTW, Bob Crump has posted the signatures are the best copper IC he has heard. Do you know the difference between the Signature and Reference balanced? I know the reference has upgraded RCA's but I am not sure of the difference in the balanced cables.
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boa2
1,550 posts
 
I'll go ahead and jump ahead to the end of this thread, save you some reading time, and suggest that you try every copper cable under $300. Now get started!
david_berry
211 posts
 
Best? In my 3 years of surfing the net looking at audio related stuff, I have found that there is no such thing, but you already knew that didn't you? :)

The point at which I cried uncle was with either Signal Cable's or Heartland Cable's Belden 89259-based audio interconnects. Really, the only difference between the two is that Heartland (Dan) uses Eichmann Bullet Plugs and Signal Cable (Frank) uses Scosche Platinum RCA's. At about $50 per meter, one can hardly go wrong, especially as both guys are absolutley fantastic.

David
jphii
485 posts
 
I bought a pair of Z squared Copperheads, and am in the process of finishing up the break in period now. I use them between my Supratek and the AN Soro SE Phono. I really like this cable. I've gone back to all copper cables, and this is one stellar performer for the money.

Give them a shot. If for no other reason than:

WE WILL COMPARE THIS CABLE TO ANY ALL COPPER AVAILABLE. TAKE OUR CHALLENGE- Buy a set and compare them. Use them for 30 days. If you don't think these are superior, return them for a full refund (less S&H).
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