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Speaker Cables for JM Labs Electra 936?

Hi all,

I'm helping out a friend who's living in the middle east and is a relative newcomer to our hobby. He's asked me to recommend some speaker cables but I live in the far east and I've not heard his system, so I'm trying to figure out what to suggest. Hope you guys can help me out.

His system

Krell SACD Standard
Krell 400xi integrated amp
JM Labs Electra 936 speakers

I've tried to find out more of his personal preferences as a guide. He says he values snap, punch and detail, but doesnt like an "overpowering" sound he's heard at some dealers showrooms. Listens mostly to pop and a little classical.

I understand the JM Labs might tend towards brightness, especially combined with the Krell amp, so something to the warmer side of neutral would be better.

The I/C's I'm trying to get for him will probably be Cardas Golden Reference.

He's currently using Oelbach "The pure sound" speaker cables. I understand they are popular in Germany, and they were a freebie when he bought his gear, so he's sure they can be bettered.

What speaker cables do you think would match his gear and tastes?

Thanks to all of you for your help
Mick
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aball
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I have 926s. I think he can't go wrong with Cardas speaker cables - Golden Reference in particular being an excellent choice. I however use MIT and love them - they aren't bright at all and allow microdynamics to develop more fully than other cables I have tried. They also excel at soundstaging.

If he wants to stick with Oehlbach, the XXL Series 5 has gotten very good reviews in France, stating it is "very detailed but never aggressive" which sounds like his style.

Arthur
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