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Man this is frustrating

I'm needing interconnects x 2 pair between TT and phono pre and from pre to amplifier. I'm decidedly mid-fi with a budget of under $500 for the 2 pair. VPI Traveler (found new on the cheap as the dealer is getting out of the 2-channel business), Mobile Fidelity Studio Phono, Rega Brio, Dynaudio Excite X18s. 

Looked initially at Blue Jean Cables and then read some not so good reviews. I'd love some solid suggestions and experiences.

Thanks
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stringreen
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Audioquest Columbias are nice. - Cardas doesn’t work well at all in my system. BlueJeans are really not audiophile quality.  They will tell you that cables make little difference if any at all....they are put together well, but.....
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Garebear.....in MY system, Cardas cables sound indistinct, tubby, fuzzy, etc.  I tried many versions...some are better than others, but I always can tell the Cardas sound in MY system.  They may work well in others', but not in mine.   I contacted Colleen Cardas who told me they had to break in....months later, they sounded as I describe.  I was always perplexed since I have an all Ayre system, and Ayre recommends Cardas.....oh well.
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gyneguy.....DBS are always burned in...but what the heck....it seems you have the enhancer....go to it.
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...for experimenters.....ClearDay Cables will send out their cable for evaluation with no money exchanges.  The cable is excellent on many systems - the owner is very nice.  Recommended.
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