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Clear Day Cables Double Shotgun vs. Analysis Plus Big Silver Oval

For many years I've loved my Clear Day Double Shotgun speaker cables, but recently I moved my components to the side of my speakers rather than between them, and now the 8 foot cables are too short.  Sadly, Paul Ludati passed away and I can no longer order custom lengths from him, so I'm considering the Analysis Plus Big Silver Oval cables, which are available in 12 foot lengths.  
Anyone here compared these two cables?  Given that they both contain similar silver wire I'm hoping that their sound qualities are comparable.  Of course the A+ wires have wonderful reviews, but I'd still like to hear from anyone who's compared them.

Thanks for your input!
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chazzzy007
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RIP Paul. 😟

From one Clear Day owner to another, good luck and please post your findings when you make the purchase. 👍
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jtcf
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I used Clear Day for several years then moved on to Analysis Solo Crystal Oval 8 (copper).As much as I still like the Clear Days the AP cables are in a different league.So much more of everything - detail,timbre,palpability,layering,etc.I've actually had to put some effort into finding better ics to send them a  quality signal from upstream.They take a very long time to break in.There's a long thread here about our trials and tribulations:-)Best of luck to you and please post updates as you make decisions!
fritzjurg
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I've posted a pair of 8' Clear Day Double Shotgun for sale. Set for Bi-wire set-up. One pair Spades and the other Bananas. One pair unused and the other barely used.
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bdp24
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@fritzjurg, are willing to separate the two sets, for anyone wanting a single pair?
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snackeyp OP
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I was thinking about the Analysis Plus cables but the longest they make is 12 feet.  I thought I could make that work but I decided to try cutting a piece of lamp cord to test it first.  I'm glad I checked.  I need 15 foot cables so they would not have worked.  
For now I'm very happy with the Audioquest Rocket 88 cables.  I might try some LFD cables at some point.  No hurry though.  
If anyone has Clear Day double shotguns in 15 foot to sell let me know!  
Thanks
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