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Don't think there is a clearly preferred cable. If you're trying to keep costs down,

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In Reply to: RE: what quality in a speaker wire work well with Maggies? I am using a ss amp and have SMGa posted by PhilJ on June 18, 2015 at 21:12:49

I'd suggest 12-gauge, oxygen free copper cable from Monoprice. A 50-foot spool is under $50. For a quality commercial cable, I'd suggest solid core Anti Cables (see link below)

Opus 33 1/3

Anti Cable Level 2 Performance cables (Open in New Window)

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I second this - fin1bxn@msn.com 12:25:52 06/19/15 (6)
I'm a firm believer in regular copper cable with a good connection. That way you will hear your system the way it is. You can then tune your system with other (Expensive cables) to your liking.

My opinion is if you need special cable you didn't buy or match up up the right equipment.

I'm currently using Radio Shack Mega cable (Don't know if its still made. and I have what I consider a substantial system
- thanks guys I think the Type 4 is regular copper cable 2 conductors for - and 2 for + - PhilJ 16:33:31 06/19/15 (5)
  from the Audioquest website:
  SOLID LONG-GRAIN COPPER (LGC) CONDUCTOR
  
  what I am really wondering is regarding the design of the speaker and the load it puts on an amplifier, I thought may require special wire to help the amplifier perform.
  
  I am considering Anti cables as many people with Maggies seem to like them
  
  best
  
  Phil
  - RE: thanks guys I think the Type 4 is regular copper cable 2 conductors for - and 2 for + - Markeneret 12:30:14 07/01/15 (1)
    I'd like to 2nd those that like Anti-Cables. I compared them to MIT, Nordost and Audioquest cables ( I was a dealer). They outperformed all in terms of resolution, high / low tonality and image detail. The manufacture let me play with them for a month at no cost. I was very detailed in the research, letting cables break-in after every move.
    
    Ended up selling my MIT's and Nordost Quattro Fils. Bought the Anti cables and pocketed $ 700 . After 2 years I'm thrilled with them.
    "I see sound waves"
    - "I see sound waves" - Satie 13:30:39 07/01/15 (0)
      Are you a synesthesiac? Or do you say synesthetic?
      
      Edits: 07/01/15
  - Audioquest website (link). - Opus 33 1/3 15:03:17 06/20/15 (0)
    Opus 33 1/3
    - AQ Type 4 (Open in New Window)
  - RE: thanks guys I think the Type 4 is regular copper cable 2 conductors for - and 2 for + - ahendler 17:55:51 06/19/15 (1)
    Maggies are pretty much a 4 ohm resistive load. They simply need enough power to drive them but otherwise I don't feel they are a problem load
    Alan
    - resistive, I see, so they need power, which I have thanks - PhilJ 19:54:12 06/19/15 (0)
      I am pretty darn happy with the sound really
      
      I am probably hearing the Outlaw Audio amp for the $600 ss gear it is
      
      so check, Type 4 is OK
      
      I just wanted to make sure I had no glaring omissions in the stereo chain

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