What speaker cables work well with Nordost Valhall


I know cables are very system specific and everything depends on your other components, but has anyone had any success using particular speaker cables when mated with the Nordost Valhalla interconnects? I recently purchased some Valhalla interconnects and I am blown away, they are amazing cables. I am using Nordost Super Flatline speaker cables and I obviously need to upgrade. That being said, I think the Nordost Valhalla speaker cables are a little out of my price range. Any suggestions? If it helps I am using an integrated tube amp and Alon Lotus Elite speakers. Thanks
bcos17

Showing 1 response by nglazer

Let me be blasphemous and suggest you do not search for speaker cables that "match the speed" of Valhalla IC's but instead take advantage of that speed. I use Vallhalla's as IC's throughout, including as digital cable. I am using PAD Venusta biwire speaker cables which I find to be a perfect balance to the Valhallas. If you get speaker cables to "match their speed" my bet is you will find the sound too "hot". With the Venustas, you will get a fuller, more natural sound. I had Ensemble Megaflux speaker cables which were as fast and detailed as Valhallas but led to a tipped up, almost etched sound. AZ Satori shotguns also work well, but the Venustas are better. Just another view.

Neal