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Need recommendations for 20' speaker cable

When I first moved in my place years ago, my speakers fired down the long wall in a rectangular room. The speakers were 5 ft out from the front wall and the rear wall was 12 ft behind my listening seat. My amplifier was between the speakers so the standard 10 ft run of cable was sufficient.

Currently the system is turned 90° and as shown in my Virtual System pics, the speakers fire down the short wall with my listening seat directly at the rear wall.

Out of curiosity, I purchased a 100 ft spool of generic speaker cable and moved my speakers to their old location. I knew this would happen but I immediately got more depth, more separation of instruments. More localization of musicians, etc.

I don't want to move my rack so if I keep it this way I'm going to need 20 ft of speaker cables. The fact that I now use monitors and the terminals are 2 ft off of the floor only worsens the situation regarding length.

So, long story long, I'm looking for recommendations on 20 ft speaker cables preferably under $1,000 new or used.

Thanks.
devilboy

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devilboy OP
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I just posted pics of the new configuration to give you all an idea of what I'm talking about. Thank you again to everyone who gave advice.
devilboy OP
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@russ69  yes, basically zip cord.

@goose  and @charles1dad  and 
@jackd  
Thank you for the recommendation on the Dueland. I hear great things. 
Also, long burn in time, no? But whatever. Beggars can't be choosers I guess. Lol.

And thank you to everyone who posted
devilboy OP
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Since my system sounds better wired with "zip cord" firing down the long wall with 5 ft behind the speakers and 12 ft behind my listening seat as opposed to being wired with my higher end silver plated copper cables firing down the short wall with my head right up against the rear wall, I'm convinced that room acoustics are far greater of an importance than boutique  cables.
devilboy OP
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So where would be the best place to get the Dueland? Parts connection?
devilboy OP
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So another issue has arisen...

My zip cord is 16 gauge and 20' long. 
When I put my hands on the sides of my class A amplifier, I THINK the heat sinks feel warmer than before.
Before I could hold my hands on the sides of my amplifier for 10, 15, 20 seconds without having to remove them. Yes it was  hot, but it was tolerable.
Now, after 5 seconds I think it's a bit warmer and I don't remember it being this hot. I could be wrong. I could just be getting inside my own head but I'm wondering if the added length and the thinner gauge of the zip cord could be a factor in my PERCEIVED increased temperature.

devilboy OP
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@speakermaster In a blind listening test, do you think you could tell the difference between a 10’ speaker cable and a 20’ speaker cable?

I’m not disagreeing with you. Physics are physics. I understand that resistance and capacitance change as the length of cable changes. So please don’t take that the wrong way. At the end of the day, the proof is in the pudding. Can anyone tell the difference in a blind test, between a 10-ft speaker cable and a 20-ft speaker cable?

Like I said physics are physics so I believe the numbers may change but how much of an audible difference would it make, is my point.

devilboy OP
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Lmao! Good one. Ok, just chill ’carbon.
My original question was if one could HEAR an audible difference between 10’ and 20’ length of the same cable.
But I was wondering if the PERCEIVED temperature change could have something to do with the gauge of the new cable.

Good observation though.
devilboy OP
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@stereo5
Thanks for the cables. It was a very nice gesture. I’ll PM you with more specific details regarding the arrangement.

Two days ago, I acquired new speakers, Rethm Bhaava. They only accept bananas so I’ll return your Gronebergs which I am so grateful for you sending to me.

That said, while I had the Gronebergs on the Fritz, I didn’t care for them that much. I gave them some time and played a lot of different music on them but ultimately they just weren’t my cup of tea. On the Fritz, they were a little too bright and lacking in some warmth, especially in the mid-range.

My previous speaker cables were Mark Tunis and I thoroughly enjoyed them. For some reason I thought he stopped producing cables but after reaching out to him I discovered that he still was doing his thing so I ordered a 20 foot pair for the Rethms.

I’ll post pictures in a day or two.
These are my second pair of Rethyms and I'm very happy.

Once again, thank you for the opportunity for allowing me to experience the cables, it was much appreciated.
devilboy OP
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@charles1dad  Thanks you. That very question has been festering in my head since I acquired them. Previous pair of Rethm Trishna were driven by an Almarro A3188B. It produced 18 watts of single ended triode heaven and that combination was the best sound I've ever had.
However, life happens and they had to go.

I'm sure I'll be content with the F7 but in the back of my mind I will probably wonder what a nice single ended amp would sound like on the Bhaavas. 

I guess I'll wait and see.
devilboy OP
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@antigrunge2  thank you for the input!
The Bhaavas are 94db, I believe.
devilboy OP
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@stereo5  Thank you, and yes, I have just the person in mind.
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