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Looking for IC and speaker cable suggestion

My bug finally moves to cables. I have not upgraded my cables for over 5 yrs. I am using a pair of Audioquest Vipper between Oppo 105 and C-J 17LS2. The speaker cables between ARC VT100 and B&W 805s are hefty Monster M series (can't remember the number) that I bought over 10 yrs ago. All other cables are cheap less than $20. I am looking for upgrade to maximize the potential of my gears. Here is my list of components:

2 channel system: Table:VPI Aries I, Phono stage: Conrad Johnson Premier 15, Preamp: Conrad Johnson Premier 17LSII, Power amp: ARC VT100 MKI, Speaker: B&W 805S

HT: Source: Oppo 105, processor: Krell S-1000, Amp: Krell Showcase 7, Speaker: B&W 105S (F,C,R)

Thank you.  

cygnus_859

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carmenc
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@stringreen .....I seriously doubt hifiman5 based his opinion totally on JRs advice.  It appears he has done lots of leg work to get to where he is now.  Look at his system, synergy up the yin yang.   Regards........

carmenc
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@stringreen totally agree about the Clear Day.  I have to admit, they've peaked my interest.  May give them a try.  You have them connected to your Vandys now?  Take care.  Regards.......

carmenc
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@stringreen thanks for the advice.  I have Tannoy's and am using AQ speaker cables.  They're nice as they seem pretty darn nuetral and kind of get out of the way, but I was advised to look at Kimber, Wireworld or Audience.  I'm told those are more revealing.  Yes, Cardas is a mixed bag so to speak.  They are quite component specific I've found.  They can sound pretty awesome or leave you scratching your head.  Vandys like AQ yet you like the Clear Day better?  Revealing yet smooth?

I'm with you.  I think JohnnyR is great.  When I am able, my larger system will consist of Vandersteen and either Belles or Ayre.  Take care.  Regards.......

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