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Long Run of Speaker Cabling

Hello, AGon Folks -

My setup dictates a long run of speaker cabling (about 18') from my Conrad Johnson Premier 12 Mono Blocks to my Vandersteen Quatro Wood speakers. Though not ideal, there is no other way that I'll arrange the placement of my components. 

If anyone would care to give a recommendation for replacement speaker cabling (18' runs) that would do well in this setup I would appreciate it very much. I would like to stay with Bi wiring.

My components:

Vandersteen Quattro Loudspeakers

Van Den Hul Teatrack Biwire Speaker Cable (to be replaced)

Conrad Johnson Premier 12 Mono Block Power Amps

Conrad Johnson Premier 16LS Preamp

Sota Star Saphire Turntable with Benz Zebra cartridge

Conrad Johnson HD3 USB DAC

Innuos Zen Mk. 3 Streamer

Stealth PGS interconnects exclusively

Thank you,

Randy

rbschauman
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dekay
5,854 posts
 

The Canare rec is a good one, but perhaps opt for the 4S11G (OFC) version that is now readily available (I have the regular version).

It's a PITA to strip so pay someone to fabricate the cables (it's well worth it).

Here's a link...

https://www.performanceaudio.com/products/custom-cables-speaker-cable-made-from-canare-4s11g-ofc-speaker-wire?variant=42947488743602&country=US&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21026401582&gbraid=0AAAAAD4DT3JSEIyiGmKYsUSG1F0xGcVBg&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrobnmK_djgMVSCvUAR1JKBwdEAQYBCABEgJ2APD_BwE

 

DeKay

secretguy
1,858 posts
 

Similar "problem" as the OP.I'm using BJC 12 ga to good effect. I've found that pay lots of $ for cables is a complete waste.

rbschauman OP
153 posts
 

Thanks, all!

Appreciate all the responses of options to look into. Exactly what I was hoping for! 

rbschauman OP
153 posts
 
elliottbnewcombjr

Thank you for the link, all should check this out. Very interesting.

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m-db
1,038 posts
 

The preamplifier manual seems quite pedestrian regarding functionality.

On the other hand the manufacturers manual paragraph on cabling is almost alarming without making any outright suggestions.

It's possible they prefer to make cabling suggestions to their customers verbally.

Past audio show reports of CJ demos might mention the cabling used.

Good luck with it.

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