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Nordost RedDawn vs. Audioquest King Cobra XLR's??

Looking to get a set of balanced cables to run between a PS Audio Perfect Wave MKII (arriving next month) and my Audio Research LS25MKII / Pass Labs X-250 / Wilson Witt rig. Any comments or thoughts? Used or new is fine. Looking for warm yet detailed sound with wide sound-stageing as a factor.I appreciate your help and advice in advance.
chriswilford1
xti16
1,525 posts
 
In my personal opinion the red dawns will have a slight edge in the soundstage factor but tend to be a bit on the bright (not harsh) side. The AQ King cobra's will be a warmer sounding cable. I still have the king cobra's but have since upgraded to the Nordost Frey's. Again in my opinion the Heimdall's is a great cable for the money.
chriswilford1 OP
3 posts
 
Are there any recommendations in the new / used $200-$300 range given what I'm looking for?
lougiants
76 posts
 
Audience, Wireworld, Harmonic Tech, Audioquest......

There are just so many cables out there it is mind boggling.
If new, go to your nearest dealer(s) and see what they will loan you.
If used try calling the cable company and see what they can do for as far as loaning samples.
rampage60
23 posts
 
BRAND NEW Wireworld Equinox 6 XLR 4 Meter
Retail $550
Selling for just $220

http://app.audiogon.com/listings/449298

Specifications:

Construction: DNA™ Helix
Conductor type: Ohno Continuous Cast copper
Insulation: Composilex™
Plug contacts: Silver-clad oxygen-free copper
Connectors: Silver Tube™
Termination: XLR
Length: 4M
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