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silver with tubes and copper with solid state ??

i am not one to generalize. however, a recent experience with a solid state amp has led to the hypothesis that copper cable may be a better match for solid state than silver cable, while some silver or silver-plated cable may be preferable to copper cable when using tube amplifiers.

the basis for this hypothesis is the possible emphasis in the treble from silver cable and solid state amps. thus, one peak + another peak=trouble.

what are your experiences in this regard ?
mrtennis

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jeffb28451
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A shootout in my system had $300 worth of VH Audio 24 gauge. solid core silver, cotton wrapped, replacing Transparent Ultra (pre MM), Purist Collosus and a 2 meter, $2800 Siltech set. This was with Wavelength 45s into Lowther DX 4s (copper coil). This was done direct (naked connections)from amp to speaker, something I couldn't do with the other stuff, so as always, YMMV.

I didn't like silver before, either.
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