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I've got an Audioquest Coral/CQ interconnect for my Music Hall 5.1 and a Copperhead for my Califonia Audio Lab Aria MKIII, going into an renovated HH Scott Lk-72 (nosvalves.com). I'm wondering if there are any interconnects for about $100.00 more or less that would be a signifigant upgrade to what I already have. Ive looked at Audioquest Black Mamba II's (AudioAdvisor), Audioquest Silver Extremes (HCMaudio.com), Blue Jean Cables interconnects, and other budget interconnects. If something really stands out more than the cables mentioned, I could probably go up to $140-$170.00 if I had to...
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I agree with Musetap's suggestion. I either have or have had various Audioquest cables in my system including Coral, Black Mamba, Jaguar, Panther, Columbia and Cheetah. In your stretched price range, you should be able to find a used pair of Jaguar or possibly Panthers. In my experience, I rank them substantially above either Coral or Black Mamba. The choice between Jaguar and Panther can depend upon the flavor of your equipment. Again, in my experience, I find Jaguar a bit more friendly and warmer when pairing it up with digital gear as compared to Panther.
I have both the Black Mamba II and the Silver Extreme cables in my system. The Black Mamba II is a fast and detailed cable. The Silver Extreme is a very smooth sounding cable. I also compared the Black Mamba II to the AQ King Cobra and much preferred the Black Mamba. Audio Advisor has a 30 day free home trial policy. I don't know what HCM Audio's return policy is.
I really like the Black Mamba II. It compares favorably with cables costing much more.
move on up to the DBS series. Used you can still find some of the less expensive introductory
DBS (the "animal" line for instance) for a good price and if you try them and don't like them
can usually resell them for what you paid.
I've been happy with the Cheetah 72DBS for years and with different equipment.
AQ DBS ushered me off the cable merry-go-round.
"Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination" - Michael McClure
No way of answering that question.
You would have to listen for yourself.
I just tried Neotech NEI 3005 and they were very good on my SACD, but that does not mean it will sound great on your equipment.
Sonic Craft carries these and others.
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