Speaker cable upgrade
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llsaw
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Speaker cable upgrade
Since cables are such hot topic let me stir up the hornets nest. Any suggestion for my speaker upgrade? I'm currently running "chicken wire" QED Silver Anniversarry XTs on my Audiophysic Scorpio. Amp is Primare I30 while CDP is Rega Saturn. All other cables are Siltech Classic Anniversary series. Would've been interested to try Siltech for speaker too but way above my max budget of ~MYR 3K. I need ~5m run per side. Heard the Clearaudio Clearline does wonders. Anyone here running the Clearaudio?
llsaw- Frequent Contributor
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Location : Penang
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Character sheet
Source(s): Digital: Metronome Technologie CD8t S, Analogue: Clearaudio Ovation TT with Clarify tonearm and Clearaudio Stradivari V2 MC
Amplification: Gryphon Diablo 300 integrated amp, Gryphon Legato Legacy phonostage
Speakers: Audio Physic Cardeas 30
Re: Speaker cable upgrade
llsaw wrote:Since cables are such hot topic let me stir up the hornets nest. Any suggestion for my speaker upgrade? I'm currently running "chicken wire" QED Silver Anniversarry XTs on my Audiophysic Scorpio. Amp is Primare I30 while CDP is Rega Saturn. All other cables are Siltech Classic Anniversary series. Would've been interested to try Siltech for speaker too but way above my max budget of ~MYR 3K. I need ~5m run per side. Heard the Clearaudio Clearline does wonders. Anyone here running the Clearaudio?
llsaw,
~5m run per side??? equal to 16ft-4inches per side??? must be joking???
if i were you stick back your QED. Clearaudio Clearline can't do the wonders at 5m. there are alot of sifu here can do the calculation for cables signal drop. please check.
happy listening.
alex_kff- Regular
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Re: Speaker cable upgrade
alex_kff wrote:llsaw wrote:Since cables are such hot topic let me stir up the hornets nest. Any suggestion for my speaker upgrade? I'm currently running "chicken wire" QED Silver Anniversarry XTs on my Audiophysic Scorpio. Amp is Primare I30 while CDP is Rega Saturn. All other cables are Siltech Classic Anniversary series. Would've been interested to try Siltech for speaker too but way above my max budget of ~MYR 3K. I need ~5m run per side. Heard the Clearaudio Clearline does wonders. Anyone here running the Clearaudio?
llsaw,
~5m run per side??? equal to 16ft-4inches per side??? must be joking???
if i were you stick back your QED. Clearaudio Clearline can't do the wonders at 5m. there are alot of sifu here can do the calculation for cables signal drop. please check.
happy listening.
Yes 5m per side. Have scheduled for a home audition of the Clearline. Will report if there's an improvement.
llsaw- Frequent Contributor
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Character sheet
Source(s): Digital: Metronome Technologie CD8t S, Analogue: Clearaudio Ovation TT with Clarify tonearm and Clearaudio Stradivari V2 MC
Amplification: Gryphon Diablo 300 integrated amp, Gryphon Legato Legacy phonostage
Speakers: Audio Physic Cardeas 30
Re: Speaker cable upgrade
I'm currently running a personal comparo, nothing serious, just out of curiosity since cuti-cuti Chritsmas/End-year. of speakers cables that I have, some using some idling:
1. Transparent Musicwave 4 m (from hf4s)
2. Kimber 12 TC 1.8 m
3. Synergistic Research Signature 10 (w Active Shielding) 2 m
4. Audio Art SC5 1.8 m (from hf4s)
3. Vdh (not sure the model) 2.5 m
5. Ixos (not sure model too) 2.5 m
Based on what I heard, the Transparent and Synergistic Sig 10 seems most satisfying overall with the Living Voice spkrs, the 12 TC sweetest with my Von Schweikert but unbearable (for me though) through the LV... The models from Audio Art, Vdh and Ixos are in a different league altogether (their higher end brethren may tell a different story). IMHO many variables still need to be taken into account but the cable length may not be the main factor in my system I suppose.
My two sens worth...
1. Transparent Musicwave 4 m (from hf4s)
2. Kimber 12 TC 1.8 m
3. Synergistic Research Signature 10 (w Active Shielding) 2 m
4. Audio Art SC5 1.8 m (from hf4s)
3. Vdh (not sure the model) 2.5 m
5. Ixos (not sure model too) 2.5 m
Based on what I heard, the Transparent and Synergistic Sig 10 seems most satisfying overall with the Living Voice spkrs, the 12 TC sweetest with my Von Schweikert but unbearable (for me though) through the LV... The models from Audio Art, Vdh and Ixos are in a different league altogether (their higher end brethren may tell a different story). IMHO many variables still need to be taken into account but the cable length may not be the main factor in my system I suppose.
My two sens worth...
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Re: Speaker cable upgrade
Thanks for the comparo Zee Bee. Yes, I do not think signal drop will be a major factor for 5m if at all..
llsaw- Frequent Contributor
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Character sheet
Source(s): Digital: Metronome Technologie CD8t S, Analogue: Clearaudio Ovation TT with Clarify tonearm and Clearaudio Stradivari V2 MC
Amplification: Gryphon Diablo 300 integrated amp, Gryphon Legato Legacy phonostage
Speakers: Audio Physic Cardeas 30
Re: Speaker cable upgrade
I use Supra Ply3.4S, very nice detailed inexpensive cable, for my Technics system.
TNT AUdio, gave it a really nice review.
I got mine from Divine Audio in the UK, and also the Australia supplier of Supra 18/metre
TNT AUdio, gave it a really nice review.
I got mine from Divine Audio in the UK, and also the Australia supplier of Supra 18/metre
SVI3206A- New Member
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Re: Speaker cable upgrade
SVI3206A wrote:I use Supra Ply3.4S, very nice detailed inexpensive cable, for my Technics system.
TNT AUdio, gave it a really nice review.
I got mine from Divine Audio in the UK, and also the Australia supplier of Supra 18/metre
Errrr.. I think Supra Ply 3.4 will be a lateral move rather than an upgrade. Thanks for the suggestion though..
llsaw- Frequent Contributor
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Character sheet
Source(s): Digital: Metronome Technologie CD8t S, Analogue: Clearaudio Ovation TT with Clarify tonearm and Clearaudio Stradivari V2 MC
Amplification: Gryphon Diablo 300 integrated amp, Gryphon Legato Legacy phonostage
Speakers: Audio Physic Cardeas 30
Re: Speaker cable upgrade
Hi llsaw no worries, very nice cable works wonders for me, but i would read reviews and stuff like that in deciding
SVI3206A- New Member
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Re: Speaker cable upgrade
SVI3206A wrote:Hi llsaw no worries, very nice cable works wonders for me, but i would read reviews and stuff like that in deciding
Actually a proper audition better still home audition is a must for me rather than reviews..
llsaw- Frequent Contributor
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Character sheet
Source(s): Digital: Metronome Technologie CD8t S, Analogue: Clearaudio Ovation TT with Clarify tonearm and Clearaudio Stradivari V2 MC
Amplification: Gryphon Diablo 300 integrated amp, Gryphon Legato Legacy phonostage
Speakers: Audio Physic Cardeas 30
Re: Speaker cable upgrade
Yes, must be to able to judge the cable urself. For me i had to take a chance and go by reviews, i was lucky the cable turned out to my liking
SVI3206A- New Member
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Re: Speaker cable upgrade
Hi WongKN,
Am currently home auditioning the Clearaudio Clearline. Too good, just too good! Sounds like I upgraded my already excellent Scorpios Am outta words..
Am currently home auditioning the Clearaudio Clearline. Too good, just too good! Sounds like I upgraded my already excellent Scorpios Am outta words..
llsaw- Frequent Contributor
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Character sheet
Source(s): Digital: Metronome Technologie CD8t S, Analogue: Clearaudio Ovation TT with Clarify tonearm and Clearaudio Stradivari V2 MC
Amplification: Gryphon Diablo 300 integrated amp, Gryphon Legato Legacy phonostage
Speakers: Audio Physic Cardeas 30
Re: Speaker cable upgrade
Hi SVI3206,
Which part of the UK are you from? I used to study @ Coventry U back in '96..
Which part of the UK are you from? I used to study @ Coventry U back in '96..
llsaw- Frequent Contributor
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Character sheet
Source(s): Digital: Metronome Technologie CD8t S, Analogue: Clearaudio Ovation TT with Clarify tonearm and Clearaudio Stradivari V2 MC
Amplification: Gryphon Diablo 300 integrated amp, Gryphon Legato Legacy phonostage
Speakers: Audio Physic Cardeas 30
Re: Speaker cable upgrade
Hi Llsaw, iam from Australia, but i buy my stuff from the UK, sometimes is cheaper for me, that buying here. Having a very cold winter in the UK!!
WongKN, the Clearaudio mains is a 5star winner with whathifi.
WongKN, the Clearaudio mains is a 5star winner with whathifi.
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Re: Speaker cable upgrade
SVI3206A wrote:Hi Llsaw, iam from Australia, but i buy my stuff from the UK, sometimes is cheaper for me, that buying here. Having a very cold winter in the UK!!
WongKN, the Clearaudio mains is a 5star winner with whathifi.
Ok... The Clearaudio speaker cable qualifies for 6 stars with my setup. Only problem is cost. > 535GBP (RM3K) for a 5metre pair..
llsaw- Frequent Contributor
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Character sheet
Source(s): Digital: Metronome Technologie CD8t S, Analogue: Clearaudio Ovation TT with Clarify tonearm and Clearaudio Stradivari V2 MC
Amplification: Gryphon Diablo 300 integrated amp, Gryphon Legato Legacy phonostage
Speakers: Audio Physic Cardeas 30
Re: Speaker cable upgrade
Even more stars circling above my head after looking at the price.
But then.. there are many even more expensive cables out there.
So, start save up bit by bit for it lor..
But then.. there are many even more expensive cables out there.
So, start save up bit by bit for it lor..
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Re: Speaker cable upgrade
wow, thats heaps of mooney
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Re: Speaker cable upgrade
llsaw wrote:SVI3206A wrote:Hi Llsaw, iam from Australia, but i buy my stuff from the UK, sometimes is cheaper for me, that buying here. Having a very cold winter in the UK!!
WongKN, the Clearaudio mains is a 5star winner with whathifi.
Ok... The Clearaudio speaker cable qualifies for 6 stars with my setup. Only problem is cost. > 535GBP (RM3K) for a 5metre pair..
Dang expensive, i wanted the mains Clearer Audio but cost, so ended up with a mains filter. If the powercable is 5star so woudl the speaker cable be
SVI3206A- New Member
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Re: Speaker cable upgrade
OK.. end of search. I bought the Clearlines.
SVI3206A,
Clearaudio <> Cleareraudio. Clearaudio is a German concern and its primary business is manufacturing fab turntables. Clearer Audio seems to be British and seems to be only involved in hi-fi cables.
SVI3206A,
Clearaudio <> Cleareraudio. Clearaudio is a German concern and its primary business is manufacturing fab turntables. Clearer Audio seems to be British and seems to be only involved in hi-fi cables.
llsaw- Frequent Contributor
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Age : 51
Location : Penang
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Character sheet
Source(s): Digital: Metronome Technologie CD8t S, Analogue: Clearaudio Ovation TT with Clarify tonearm and Clearaudio Stradivari V2 MC
Amplification: Gryphon Diablo 300 integrated amp, Gryphon Legato Legacy phonostage
Speakers: Audio Physic Cardeas 30
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