Speaker wire
muncybob
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Will be looking for a pair of 8' terminated with nanners. Now that I've sold my pool table I'll be relocating the 2 channel rig to a new rack(yet to be purchased). I figure 8' will do it but I can always tale care of an additional foot or so. Not sure if it matters but the speakers are SDA2B, amp is a Parasound HCA1500 and the pre is tubed Dynaco PAS4.
Anybody have something in the closet to save me a few bucks on new wire? No rush on this since I have yet to decide on the audio stand.
Anybody have something in the closet to save me a few bucks on new wire? No rush on this since I have yet to decide on the audio stand.
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Parasound HCA1500, Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Oppo BDP93, Marantz UD7007, modded Polk SDA 2B.
Parasound HCA1500, Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Oppo BDP93, Marantz UD7007, modded Polk SDA 2B.
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I believe @DSkip has a few still or sale that would suit you.
Parasound HCA1500, Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Oppo BDP93, Marantz UD7007, modded Polk SDA 2B.
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Pro tip -- be sure to specify metal not plastic.
Use red ones for "+" and black for "-" if available.
The "boss" says I have a budget of only around $200 and she's even on the fence about that since I'm also splurging for a rack at the same time. I doubt the MIT's are in this range, but if they are PM me!
I can pick up some Audioquest Rocket 33 or Type 8(no frills) for about the same price.....not sure which way to go.
Parasound HCA1500, Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Oppo BDP93, Marantz UD7007, modded Polk SDA 2B.
I have been using some hand-me-down Canare cabling purchased (if memory serves) from @ALL212 for a while, and I have been pretty darned pleased with it. I noticed a recent for-sale ad in which he said he's moved to http://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/184136/canare-4s8-speaker-wire-man-cave-cleanout
So... all three of the above-mentioned cables seem like worthy and (?) cost-effective options?
FWIW...I was previously using some of that "Anti-Cable" sort of stuff (i.e., twin runs of 18 gauge varnish insulated magnet wire, it was store-bought but I am not 100% sure of the brand) which sounded pretty good (better than zip cord) but was (is) ungainly due to its stiffness. Best suited to a one and done installation -- which is anathema to me.
That image looks like it should also have an "As seen on TV" logo on it!
I know folks who spend more on individual components than I would prefer to spend on an automobile
That said -- the cool guys on my rather rarefied side of this hobby
https://www.partsconnexion.com/duelund-speaker-cable.html
Parasound HCA1500, Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Oppo BDP93, Marantz UD7007, modded Polk SDA 2B.
https://www.chromaleaf.com/products/canare-4s11-star-quad-speaker-wire-per-foot?variant=43132896904
if you call Have inc they will beat the price. the last time I called it was .95 per foot.
http://store.haveinc.com/p-49380-canare-4s11-starquad-speaker-cable-14-awg-cut.aspx
Have Inc. is a great place to do business with.
I know you said $200 is your max and I'm not trying to push, but if you could find a way to make the Mini Eclipse I'm selling in the Cables thread work, it would be a long time before you'd ever have to touch your speaker cables again.
Mogami 3103 (12g twisted pair) is great wire. Dave - @Daboyz - just handed me a pile of it to terminate. Unfortunately I've misplaced my heat gun (new one on the way) over at my sons house so we're experiencing a delay. But I did have my own 3103 that I've rented him at an exorbitantly high price until I've got these done.
Mogami 3082 (14g coax) is also a variation that I've used. It's not quite as impressive physically as the 3101 but is also a very good speaker wire.
Mogami 2534 (2 pair of 24g twisted with a shield) can also be used. Just tie all the wires together for about 15g.
If you're still shopping let me know. The 3082 could be let go... I don't remember how long they are. I know the ends are different vendors but both ends are 'naners.
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Once I relocated the rig(wall to wall carpet being installed today) I must take better measurements for the length needed. As usual, I'm probably overthinking this for a short run of speaker wire but all the input is greatly appreciated.
Parasound HCA1500, Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Oppo BDP93, Marantz UD7007, modded Polk SDA 2B.
The catch - you have to donate 25 bucks to any of your local food bank charity/church, etc and pay shipping. If you donate 35 bucks I will ship it to you for free
Edit: Mods if my post is not appropriate please bin it. Just trying to help local charities during the Thanksgiving and Holiday season.
I have a pair of 8 1/2 ft. Canare 4s11 speaker cables I'll let you have for $125 shipped to you. Let me know if you are interested. I made these cables several years ago and used them in my main system before I started upgrading.
Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature
SRS 2.1TL
SDA 2BTL's
CSiA6
FXiA4
FXiA6
SDA 2A's
Monitor 10A's
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Plug for @dskip and his Wireworld cables:
Pulled the Groneberg cables, these are the ultra shielded Quattro Reference wire terminated with Via Blue tubes at the wire and T2 spades on the speaker end and T2 banana's on the amp end. I've never doubted them for a minute but it was time to shake things up. They've been in for all of 15 minutes or so and although not night and day difference I'm going with better... Bass seems more - that's all I'm going to give it for now. Nothing standing out yet in mid to treble but definitely no losses there.
I don't like moving things around on the main rig so don't expect me to pop the Grony's back in, nor will the Mogami's get pushed in there until I'm ready for another changeup. And based on what I'm hearing that might be awhile.
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It’s been about a year since I’ve seen any listed anywhere. For what it’s worth, the Equinox is what finally got me out of those. The biggest improvement? A loss of grain I didn’t know the PNF exhibited prior.
Give them time to settle in physically undisturbed. It can take a while to break them in.
In my experience I usually start to hear positive changes around 50 hours of active signal.
Now it's with a red face that I must admit I started this thread due to a bad memory....I was the recipient of a pair of cables from a Karma by Trey, the Supra Quadrax speaker wire. I tucked these away until the music room got rearranged and now they are getting ready to be put into the rig. If nothing else I will give a short review of them compared to the much cheaper looking wire I had been using.
Parasound HCA1500, Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Oppo BDP93, Marantz UD7007, modded Polk SDA 2B.
Parasound HCA1500, Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Oppo BDP93, Marantz UD7007, modded Polk SDA 2B.
You still want to sell these? Need an upgrade for my 703s, and this is the perfect length.
2 Channel Studio: Marantz PM8004 Integrated ; Marantz SA8004 ; Music Hall MMF 7.3TT w/Ortofon Bronze; Schiit Bifrost DAC ; Ascend Acoustics Sierra 2s ; Rythmik F12SE
Garage / Workshop rig : Plinius 9100 ; Monitor 7 Series 2 ; Teac TN300 TT
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2 Channel Studio: Marantz PM8004 Integrated ; Marantz SA8004 ; Music Hall MMF 7.3TT w/Ortofon Bronze; Schiit Bifrost DAC ; Ascend Acoustics Sierra 2s ; Rythmik F12SE
Garage / Workshop rig : Plinius 9100 ; Monitor 7 Series 2 ; Teac TN300 TT
Don't cry
Don't raise your eye
It's only teenage wasteland