Mapleshade Double Helix spker cable: Rating??

Great cables and the plus is worth it. Work fine with 6 ohm speaker, tubes or solid state. They weigh almost nothing so even overseas shipping is pretty cheap.

I've owned the Mapleshade Double Helix plus version only. I have owned cables from Nordost and Analysis Plus, but not the models that you mention. I have no experience with the Silnote cables. IMHO the Mapleshade sound more similar to the Nordost line, which is not surprising considering that they both use silver clad copper conductors. They are both very fast, transparent and articulate, but can sound a tad on the lean side with some gear. Value wise, the Mapleshade cables represent a good bang for the buck cable. You'll get more brand recognition and easier re-sale with the Nordost, but you'll have to pay more for that privilege.

I can not see any problem running them with 6 ohm speakers or with tube integrated amps.

IMHO sound lean on everything .

I've had the Mapleshade Clearview and now the Double Helix and love just about everything they do. They've bettered Music Metre, Clear Day (single run), Zu Mission and Supra 2.5. The only caveat I have with them is what I perceive to be a slight dimming of the higher (highest?) notes. The extension is there but the shimmer and sparkle are not to my liking. I hear every note and the lengthy decay but the high end seems a bit reticent compared to the rest of the spectrum.

They are absolutely lovely from the upper mids to the upper bass: just about perfect for my tastes. Incredibly involving and nuanced. The lowest of bass I can't really comment on since my speakers don't go that low.

For the money, you can't go wrong. I've wasted too much on comparably priced wire only to come back to the Mapleshades. I have to say, upfront, that I'm waiting delivery on some Tempo Electric Silver speaker cables that may supplant the Mapleshades but they do cost a bit more (relatively speaking) and from what I've heard and read, may be my last indulgence with speaker cables.

I wish I had the other cabling you mention for comparisons sake but I don't so I trust what I've said helps some. As always, what sounds good in one's system won't sound as good in another's. Good luck in your attempts.

All the best,
Nonoise

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