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Need Interconnect Advice

Here is my current system.

Qinpu A3 tube/solid state hybrid integrated amp
Jamo C601 bookshelf speakers
Cambridge Audio CD player
AudioQuest Type 4 speaker cables

Talked to a couple of people on another board and one highly recommended Kimber Kable - Hero Interconnect - Ultraplate Black RCA's.

Did some research on these and I don't know if they will match up well with my current system. The Jamo speakers run a bit warm on the lower midrange and bass is quite deep and can even be boomy at times despite being a small speaker. I just added a Pangea AC 14SE cable and that has helped to tame the boomy bass in songs that have that problem. I've read the Hero is a bit heavy in the lower midrange and bass quality though it certainly should help tighten the bass. I guess I am most concerned that if the Hero is a bit warm on the lower midrange like the speakers it may create a sound I don't want. Also more than one person said that the Hero also does not separate instruments very well and has a limited sound stage area.

I guess what I want in a cable is the following:

Detailed
Neutral mid range and high end
Tightens boomy bass tracks
Separation of instruments in songs or CD's that are poorly produced.

What can anyone recommend that has most or all of these attributes for less than $200 for an 18 inch pair with RCA connectors on both ends?
will62

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will62 OP
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Thanks for the tips. Just ordered the Audio Art IC-3 today because they are on sale and had free shipping. Will need another pair of interconnects in the near future for a second system that I plan to build. Will look at these other cables that have been mentioned as well.

I've learned that some recordings will see more improvement with certain cables while others will sound better with a different cable. That being the case, a second system with cables that have different attributes from the IC-3 and also the Pangea power cable will be built.
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Zd542. I plan to have two systems anyway. One in the living room and another in my media room.
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Jofi. Will look into these as well. Nice to see there are a lot of options in the sub $200 IC category that come highly recommended.

Shubert. As soon as I have the IC-3's broken in I will post my thoughts.
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Loftarasa. I actually noted the boomy bass tighten up some after installing new Golden Gate IC's from AQ. No mistaking it. And since that point in time I have purchased some stands and placed the speakers about 15 to 20 inches from the wall and the soundstage has improved and yes, the boomy bass tracks have less prominence than before.
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Jafant. Using the Golden Gate right now. Decent. Didn't like the Copperhead. I may look into some of the models above this such as the Diamondback. King Cobra, Big Sur and Victoria.
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IC3 report. Quite pleased. A tad bright at the start but hardly a harsh sound. Tamed the heavy low midrange sound of the Jamo 601 speakers. Detail is excellent and I am not missing any instruments or notes that I can tell. The Golden Gate was good but these are definitely a couple notches better. Probably a bit more forward sounding than the Golden Gate but hardly an oppressive, in your face sound either.
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Jtcf. That's for the suggestion. I will look into this. I just relocated recently and the expense of moving 500 miles leaves me with no money to purchase anything else right now. I can looking again next year though.

Zd542. I will also look into the Jaguar that you've recommended. Used would be in my price range. I do plan to build a second system and I will need at least two more pairs of cables.

Ibelieve. I have not heard of this cable but will also do some research on it.
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