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Looking for additional cable ideas...

I am currently experimenting with a variety of speaker cables. My system consists of Cary 306, Kimber Hero, Cary SLP 2002 pre, Kimber Hero, Cary Rocket 88 push-pull triode mode driving Spendor SP 1/2. I own Cardas cross and Kimber 8TC, and have on loan Purist Elementa (soft and uninvolving), Discovery, Goertz MI 2 Python, and Nordost Solar Wind. The cable that comes closest to what I am looking for is the Goertz. It has glorious mids, it is open and natural, with plenty of detail. It is by no means bright, but does have some noticeable sibilance. By comparison, the Nordost has a far superior high end performance, with clarity, detail, focus and no sense of grain or harshness. Right now I have the Nordost on top and the Goertz on the bottom and am enjoying the best of both worlds. Naturally however, I would prefer to find one brand of bi-wire that can give me what I am looking for. I am looking for ideas. If I had to choose one or the other from what I have now, I would take the Goertz, as it gives me a better overall presentation. The leanness of the Nordost in the mid-bass/lower midrange robs piano and sax of their natural timbre.
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sdcampbell
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Hi, Mike:

I recently auditioned both the Goertz MI2 (copper) and the Goertz Python (in bi-wire sets), and had a definite preference for the MI2 over the Python. I bought the bi-wire copper MI2 (Veracity) for my main speakers, and the MI1 for the center channel speaker.

Before you make a final decision about which brand/model of cable to buy, try to audition a set of MI2's (copper). If your amp and speakers will accept spade lugs, I recommend you get the cable terminated at the factory with Alpha-Core's silver spades (note: there are two widths of spades). (You can buy a set of MI2's from Alpha-Core and return them before their trial period expires.)

I also installed several pairs of Goertz TQ2 interconnects at critical points in my system (such as preamp to power amp), and am EXTREMELY pleased with the improvement in the overall sound. For their price, the TQ2's offer excellent performance, and I recommend them to anyone looking for a high quality interconnect for less than $200 for a 1-meter pair.
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