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AP's Oval 9 Black vs Audio Art SC-5E vs Nordost??

Trying to determine what is the better step up in sound quality from my current SPEAKER CABLE. My goal is overall greater musicality, and taut bass. I currently have the Audio Art SC-5 standard (which is just OK, NOT THE MORE COSTLY SC-5ER

Either Analysis Plus Oval 9(Black); Audio Art SC5E; or Nordost Purple Flair. Two of the SPEAKER cables retail at $745 for a 12 ft pair; Nordost PF may be more. I have heard the Nordost A FEW TIMES, BUT ONLY BRIEFLY; But not the AA SC-5E or or AP Oval 9 Black. My speakers are Acoustic Zen Adagios driven by Red Dragon digital monoblocks. (The amp "might" be changed later for a stereo PASS XP-150. Will appreciate all comments and advice.
sunnyjim

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telescope_trade
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Hey Sunnyjim,

I also have the SC-5's but I think they are better than just ok personally. :o) I have had many cables that I played with in the recent past and keep coming back to the SC-5's. I to am interested in upgrading but it's hard knowing just what & how much it's going to cost to beat them "substantially". I am going to borrow a pair of the new Stereolab LectraLine's from my local dealer this week as I have a couple of Stereolab IC's and really like them.

Will let you know how them compare to the AA's when able.

BTW...price for 2M pair is $495.
telescope_trade
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Sunnyjim, Here you go.

http://www.stereolab.us/gallery-view/black-cat-cable-2/

Just picked them up today and immediately I can tell you they are superb sounding. I need to break them in but so far they are (compared to the AA's) faster, clearer, much more dynamic, and all at the same time far more musical. BTW, I also got the IC also, so put them in at the same time. More later, but so far I like them a lot at the 4.5hr mark. :o)
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