Recommendation for solid core speaker cable

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Posted on February 11, 2015 at 10:53:38

TGT
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I have the Tara Labs Time and Space cables which I love but I expect that sold-core speaker cables have progressed since these were made 20 years ago.

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I am using a double run of these Tara Labs..

ABliss

10:45:20 02/12/15

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Richard P

10:14:09 02/12/15

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Mick Wolfe

13:18:39 02/12/15

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I am using a double run of these Tara Labs..

ABliss

10:45:20 02/12/15

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Richard P

10:14:09 02/12/15

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Mick Wolfe

13:18:39 02/12/15

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fantja

09:49:59 02/12/15

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TGT

12:22:07 02/12/15

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fantja

15:45:14 02/12/15

Progressed? Maybe.

Justlisten2

06:51:51 02/12/15

RE: Progressed? Maybe.

Mick Wolfe

08:46:58 02/12/15

Try DNM.............

Basslines

15:41:21 02/11/15

RE: Try DNM.............

passive chappy

08:58:41 02/12/15

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TRUFI

14:56:27 02/11/15

Tempo Electric Silver Solid Core

Charlie8521

12:06:50 02/11/15

Tempo Electric Silver Solid Core, posted on February 11, 2015 at 12:06:50

Charlie8521
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After doing a fair amount of research on DIY cables, I've just ordered a pair of Tempo Electric Silver Solid Core speaker cables. Their design approach seemed very interesting and they have a host of positive reviews. Just under $300 with shipping and a 30 day money back guarantee. Will start listening sometime next week. I stream audio live off the Internet only to; Mac Mini, Schitt Bifrost DAC w/Wyrd USB Interface, ARC LS17 preamp, HK Citation II tube amp (upgraded by M. Samara), Merlin TSM mmm Black Magic speakers. Hope this is an improvement.

RE: Recommendation for solid core speaker cable, posted on February 11, 2015 at 14:56:27

TRUFI
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Check out cabledyne.

http://www.cabledyne.com/speaker-cables.html

Try DNM............., posted on February 11, 2015 at 15:41:21
Basslines Audiophile Posts: 373 Location: The Great White North Joined: October 22, 2003	........it's cheap, sounds good. You may decide to keep it forever!

Progressed? Maybe., posted on February 12, 2015 at 06:51:51

Justlisten2
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Cables, just as everything else in audio, have changed, some feel for the better, some feel for the worse. Even Tara Labs cables have changed a lot in the last 20 years, they are more articulate and revealing these days.

Some will love this increased resolution, some miss the musicality of the previous designs. I would say that if you are still enjoying the Space & Time cables, continue to enjoy them. Newer cables will sound different, but not necessarily better to you.

RE: Progressed? Maybe., posted on February 12, 2015 at 08:46:58
Mick Wolfe Audiophile Posts: 3365 Location: AZ Joined: October 10, 1999 Contributor Since: September 4, 2000	My thought as well. I'm using a cable design that's been around for years and have no desire to change. Never hurts to explore, but I'd keep the Tara around for a safety net.

RE: Try DNM............., posted on February 12, 2015 at 08:58:41
passive chappy Audiophile Posts: 70 Location: Evanston, IL Joined: September 17, 2009	I use DNM and I find them to be great, great stuff. They even have an upgrade path when using the HFTN or the new ZRTN options.

RE: Recommendation for solid core speaker cable, posted on February 12, 2015 at 09:49:59
fantja Audiophile Posts: 15524 Location: Alabama Joined: September 11, 2010	Oh Yes, TGT- what other gear is in your system?

RE: Recommendation for solid core speaker cable, posted on February 12, 2015 at 10:14:09
Richard P Audiophile Posts: 476 Location: Upstate NY Joined: October 8, 1999	Clear Day Double Shotguns. These solid silver cables replaced much more expensive cables (Kubala-Sosna) and several higher priced contenders.

I am using a double run of these Tara Labs.., posted on February 12, 2015 at 10:45:20

ABliss
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-5M-TARALABS-Prism-Helix-8-Audio-Speaker-Cables-/320730696251?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aad0a0a3b

They are really wonderful. I started with a single run biwire which was great, then I turned the biwire pair into single wire, and added another pair. So now its double run biwire. Everything got better, especially in the bottom end. Not 100% sure they are really Tara Labs, but they beat all the other big names I have tried, and the price is great.

AB.

RE: Recommendation for solid core speaker cable, posted on February 12, 2015 at 12:22:07
TGT Audiophile Posts: 531 Location: Kentucky Joined: December 6, 2002	Opppo 105D, Emotiva pre, Coda Model 11 amp, Thiel CS 3.6s.

RE: Recommendation for solid core speaker cable, posted on February 12, 2015 at 13:18:39
Mick Wolfe Audiophile Posts: 3365 Location: AZ Joined: October 10, 1999 Contributor Since: September 4, 2000	+1 on the ClearDay. The Double Shotgun offers the best price/performance ratio IMHO. A good way to explore solid core silver without breaking the bank...... liberal audition policy as well.

RE: Recommendation for solid core speaker cable, posted on February 12, 2015 at 15:45:14
fantja Audiophile Posts: 15524 Location: Alabama Joined: September 11, 2010	Nice, look into Audioquest, Signal cable and Silent Source- all of which is a sonic match for Thiel speakers.

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