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Alfa Core Goertz MI2

On another thread I asked for recommendations for IC and speaker cables. These were recommended more than once, and I've done considerable research since and this cable keeps coming up. I've decided to give it a try.

However, my speakers have the bi-wire/amp inputs and the MI2 bi-wire's are not within my budget, not to mention they're already a 10g wire with a single run. Therefore, I'll be forced to use the jumper that came with my speakers (Energy Veritas 2.3i's) which is basically a flat plate which is gold plated.

So basically I'll have the Goertz into the on set of inputs and then transferred to the other via this connector. You guys think this is going to be a problem, and if so, what do you recommend?
jack_dotson

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jack_dotson OP
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I didn't realize they sold the jumpers, but I went ahead a placed an order for these as well. I also didn't reazlie they were made from the same material as the cables.

Also, since you own these cables mind if I ask what connectors you chose? I went with the Rhodium spades on both ends, but don't know if theat was the right choice. Seemd to me the silver would change the sound of the cable? Also considered getting bannana's at the speaker end.

What type of connectors are generally considered the best at the amp and at the speaker terminals?
jack_dotson OP
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Got my cables in this week, but just got around to hooking them up today. Also bought the Gore Copper jumpers and they work just fine. Looks like they're actually made from the same material as the cable. First impressions are very good. Don't know if these require much of a break-in so I can only comment how they sound with just a little playing time on them. The bass is fast and tight, but not as extended as my Monster MI4's. Very good dynamics and detail with nice soundstage, but not at all exagerated. The depth of the soundstage is not as deep as the Monsters. The Monsters have a warm open sound, the Gore's are more of a detailed and quick sound similar to some of the Nordost cables I've heard. Just more open and realistic. So far I'm happy. Very different from the Monsters and in my system an improvment.
jack_dotson OP
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Any of you guys read this article?:

http://sound.westhost.com/cable-z.htm

Has me very worried about using the M1-2's. Sounds like it could cause damage to my amp. Goertz mentions this in their literature, but they don't make it out to be that big of a deal. This article, which I pulled from the Audioholics website make it seema as though damage is imminent.

Comments please.
jack_dotson OP
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Thanks for the help. I did get a set of these jumpers with my cables, but I didn't put them on initially because the Goertz literature said to use them if necessary. I haven't had any problems without them, but I went ahead and installed them this evening just to be safe. I was afraid they would effect the sound, but it doesn't appear they do, so no big deal.

Glad this turns out to be a non issue, because I'm completely satisfied with the performance of this cable.
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