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Just wonder what other ET owners have tried. I guess the amp one is running might figure into what one uses. Right now I am using anti-cables which did a better job on my Maggies than the PSAudio statement I used to have. I have some CHeLa Speaker Cable from VH Audio but I have yet to terminate them (to busy or lazy). On another form a member tried a few and was very happy with DH Labs Q10 with the ETs.
I have also heard good things about Alpha-Core Goertz M1-2 but don't know if any owners of ETs are using them.
So what are you running and what have you tried?
Thanks
Ken
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It is not only speakers, but amp+cable+speaker interaction. Tried Monster ??, AQ Bedrock +2 others, Naim NACA5, Siltech Paris & London, Nordost Blue Heaven, Kimber 4TC (that I am currently using), in combination with MF A3.2CR, Monarchy SM70 Pro, Rocket 88R, SLI-80Sig, Sixpacs, Rogue Stereo 90 (that I am currently using)Some cables were simply bad with certain amps but good with other, so it is very hard to say. Contrary to tom's statement, sound wend from great to absolutely dreadful with wrong combination, i.e. MF A3.2CR from Siltech London to Monster.
However, Rogue with Monsters is fine, not so good as 4TC or Siltech but not bad.
Hey Stale,
So you're using Kimber 4TC with MF A3.2CR on the bottom end and Rogue Stereo 90 with monster on the mid/hi?Are you using a x-over?
Bill
Not, Rogue full range. Did not have time to try it biamped, thought previous attemts were not to my liking I am not to eager to try it again.
Looks like you have been busy. I will be picking up another pair as I want a bit of a choice when I bi-amp. I think I might go with the Goertz M1-2. We'll see if I can give someone a hint and find it under the tree at Christmas.
I think I might like to have a few Different brands around to experiment with.
Thanks
I went to the local car audio store. Bought some heavy gauge wire with the conductors separated by about 1/2". Sounds great on my ETs. Spend your money on an SACD player and some True DSD recordings. You will be happy.
I think I might have to borrow a friends SACD player and see what all the fuss is about.
They can put any kind of crap on an SACD, but when the recording is pure DSD, and not messed with, and put on the SACD, wow! Fortunatly the ETs are able to reveal the quality. It is a unique and moving listenting expereince.A prime example is Red Rose Music's SACD sampler. I actually visted the site in NYC where the recording was made. 2 microphones, a high quality tube preamp and a prototype Sony DSD recorder. That is it. I have yet to hear this recording quality bettered.
This also seems to be the "general" recommendation from Bruce Thigpen, owner of ET but his view in my opinion is somewhat conservative. In all fairness how can he tell people to go out and buy spk wires that in most cases are more expensive that his speakers! ...He's just that kind of a guy.I have experimented with copper, silver and blends of the aforementioned, as well as bi-wire and single wired w/ jumpers. My experimentation has lead me to the use of a single run of spk cables w/ (like)jumpers do the best job in my system. This configuration gives what I consider the best cohesiveness between woofer & panels.
I also agree a "good SACD player with DSD recordings" would be a first consideration before any issues of cables should be addressed.
With the right patience, your rewards will be unbelievable.
It seems that both you and Tom agree on a good SACD player. I really hate to buy a $$$ one as it looks like the SACD format is not moving forward at all but has stalled. But it might be a good time to pick up a good quailty used one.
As far as speaker cable goes the DH Labs and Goertz cables are under $200. so I find them reasonabily priced.
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