Straight Wire Encore II IC's

EndersShadow
EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
edited October 2013 in 2 Channel Audio
Anyone have any familiarity with these interconnects? Trying to determine where they land in the scheme of IC's.

Say compared to Signal Cable, Kimber Kable Hero, PBJ, and Audioquest G-Snakes. Would love a comparison to Dougs cables, but doubt that one has been made..

Thoughts appreciated.

Manufacture info below and link here: http://www.straightwire.com/interconnects.html

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Encore II IC utilizes OFHC conductors with the highest grade of Foam Poly-propylene insulation for uncolored presentation with engaging vocals. Straight Wire's most advanced Star-Quad design, Encore II, provides realistic tight bass and true upper frequencies regardless of cable length. This cable's high compatibility with nearly all components makes it a clear choice above the competition. Discover the significant improvement Encore II can make with today's top rated digital receivers and most separate components.

XLR (balanced termination) and Telescopic termination
(tie the shield to ground at one end) are available along
with standard RCA termination

Clear Jacket over Red Braid
Diameter 8m (.31")
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited October 2013
    I just posted in the power cable sale thread too.

    I own a pair of 3m Straight Wire Encore II cables that I use for my Teac X-2000R deck (for playback). They are good cables. I would not say at the same level as MIT Shotgun S3's, but they are good cables. They are similar to mid range Kimber's, IMO. Hope this helps.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited October 2013
    headrott wrote: »
    I just posted in the power cable sale thread too.

    I own a pair of 3m Straight Wire Encore II cables that I use for my Teac X-2000R deck (for playback). They are good cables. I would not say at the same level as MIT Shotgun S3's, but they are good cables. They are similar to mid range Kimber's, IMO. Hope this helps.

    Thanks, that was what I was looking to know. I think I will probably pass on his offer. I dont really need IC's as much as I need straight cash right now. That and honestly the color would probably drive me batty...
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited October 2013
    Yeah, if they are only .5m in length I am not sure it's a great deal for you. Not terrible, but not great. If they were 1m length I would definately say trade for them. If you don't need them, then I would suggest passing too.
    Relayer-Big-O-Poster.jpg
    Taken from a recent Audioholics reply regarding "Club Polk" and Polk speakers:
    "I'm yet to hear a Polk speaker that merits more than a sentence and 60 seconds discussion." :\
    My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....

    "Green leaves reveal the heart spoken Khatru"- Jon Anderson

    "Have A Little Faith! And Everything You'll Face, Will Jump From Out Right On Into Place! Yeah! Take A Little Time! And Everything You'll Find, Will Move From Gloom Right On Into Shine!"- Arthur Lee
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited October 2013
    Yeah, I dont need em TBH. Anything I would take in trade would be only something I knew I could get sold just as quick.

    But we will see if I end up selling this cable. I might hold onto it and sell it in a package with my Carver M1.0t.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited October 2013
    Ended up passing on them, and the Tara Labs cable is now sold....

    Thanks for the help headrott!
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited October 2013
    You bet.
    Relayer-Big-O-Poster.jpg
    Taken from a recent Audioholics reply regarding "Club Polk" and Polk speakers:
    "I'm yet to hear a Polk speaker that merits more than a sentence and 60 seconds discussion." :\
    My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....

    "Green leaves reveal the heart spoken Khatru"- Jon Anderson

    "Have A Little Faith! And Everything You'll Face, Will Jump From Out Right On Into Place! Yeah! Take A Little Time! And Everything You'll Find, Will Move From Gloom Right On Into Shine!"- Arthur Lee
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