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What cable would you choose?

Naim CD5i, Arcam AVP-700 (direct stereo mode, pre-amp to be upgraged soon, but will keep the Arcam for HT), Odyssey Stratos Extreme amp, Usher CP-6381 speakers.

I'm currently using two pairs of Outlaw PCA's for IC's and Monster M1.4's for speakers cables. I also have on hand and have tried in every conceivable combination the following IC's: Chord silver siren, cobra, cobra III, Chrysalis (the original Cobra and Chrysalis have the Naim Din to RCA which is supposed to provided better performance)and Eichmann eXpress-4.

As it turns out the cheapest cables I own (Outlaws) wound up sounding better than anything else I had on hand.

I know that some of these are very popular components and many others own them, so I was hoping to hear your findings and get your recommendations.

I'm not one to spend a fortune on cables, but I do realize there are big differences. I'm looking for the best reasonably priced cables I can find.

The one name that seems to keep coming up when I read about affordable cables is Audio Art (Think they're either the same or very similar to DH Labs).

Anyow, I would be greatful if some of you could find the time to share your experiences.

Thanks.
jack_dotson

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mboldda1
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hello jack, i have the usher 6381's and they are not lean in the bass so i don't think cables will fix this. for what it's worth i use audio art ic-3 interconnects and either straley (reality) speaker cables or audio art sc-5 speaker cables and i don't have a bass problem. my amp is the usher r-1.5 with a belles 21a preamp and onix x-cd88 cdp.
get in contact with capt. humble at audio circles, he has had usher 6381's now 6391's with odyssey amps and preamps.
he might be able to give you a hand.
marvin
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mboldda1
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straley does have outer coverings for his speaker cables now, but he does say that they effect the sound.
marvin
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