If you like the KCAG, you might want to mosey on over to Homegrown audio, buy the bulk wire(very Kimber-like) and build them yourself.
Need long ICs that sound like KCAG
I am moving my system around, and have to look at long (~24 feet) RCA ICs between my pre and power amps (both SS). Up to this point I was using a 1.5m pair of Kimber KCAG, which worked very well in my system. So without straying to far from that character of sound, what can I get in a long length that won't cost me an arm and a leg? In fact, the run is so long that in order to stay at much less than $1000 (my goal in this case) I may have to consider a "budget" cable. So what's out there nowadays that can be competitive with the KCAG, but in a much longer length and not that much more money? I'm willing to look at a used IC if it keeps me in the same sonic category.
Showing 2 responses by loonytunz
The long lengths of twisted-unshielded can work, but it will depend upon your electrical environment. What are the possible 'contaminants' in close proximity to your runs? If there are many and you have to use that kind of length, then I would certainly consider a shielded cable for the job. My ultimate recommendation would be that you try to shorten your intereconnects and use longer speaker cabling. If you decide you need to try shielded cable, here are some inexpensive alternatives: River Cable, Signal Cable and Cobalt Cable. I wouldn't know how closely they could mimic the KCAG, but changing geometries would likely have an impact on your sound. |