Cables – Speaker as well as interconnects – ugghh


I Recently acquired Conrad Johnson’s MV60SE, Premier 14 and their DV-2B CD player. My speakers are from Tannoy’s prestige series, namely the Sandringhams.

Now I need to connect the dots. I’ve been reading many discussion forums and online reviews regarding cabling and am simply worn out. So much out there and so many opinions! At this time I’m leaning toward Cardas Neutral Reference for runs to the Tannoys and perhaps for RCA IC’s as well.

The added challenge here is that I need to run 6 meters of cable each side to reach my speakers. No, unfortunately I can’t change the placement of my components (electronics on one side of the room as opposed to center). Yes, this adds a lot of $$$.

So, what about the Cardas Neutral line? What about something else in a lesser or comparable price range?

Thanks so much for ANY thoughts!
rbschauman

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“The Sandringham's have an 8 ohm nominal impedance, and also apparently have a benign impedance vs. frequency curve. That will reduce their sensitivity to cable differences”

This is big, Al and I’m trying to digest it. So, if I understand correctly, the Sandringhams are rather stable animals that are less prone to exploit the shortcomings of various cables – is that right? And if this is right, would it then follow that the shortcomings of lesser cost cables are not as noticeable?

Am I on the right track? Some great suggestions have been put forth in this forum on lesser cost cables – I’m usually of the mindset that if I’m not spending a lot, I’m not getting much. However, maybe I can get by with less here…

PLEASE correct me if I’m way out in left field and thank you!