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Looking for IC and speaker cable suggestion

My bug finally moves to cables. I have not upgraded my cables for over 5 yrs. I am using a pair of Audioquest Vipper between Oppo 105 and C-J 17LS2. The speaker cables between ARC VT100 and B&W 805s are hefty Monster M series (can't remember the number) that I bought over 10 yrs ago. All other cables are cheap less than $20. I am looking for upgrade to maximize the potential of my gears. Here is my list of components:

2 channel system: Table:VPI Aries I, Phono stage: Conrad Johnson Premier 15, Preamp: Conrad Johnson Premier 17LSII, Power amp: ARC VT100 MKI, Speaker: B&W 805S

HT: Source: Oppo 105, processor: Krell S-1000, Amp: Krell Showcase 7, Speaker: B&W 105S (F,C,R)

Thank you.  

cygnus_859
carmenc
293 posts
 
@stringreen totally agree about the Clear Day.  I have to admit, they've peaked my interest.  May give them a try.  You have them connected to your Vandys now?  Take care.  Regards.......

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stringreen
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Carmenc.....I do use Clear Day...double shotgun.  All my electronics are Ayre with Vandy 5A.  Ayre highly recommended Cardas ....I tried every permutation of Cardas..from the cheap to the most expensive   awful...., Purist, Audioquest, Nordost, Wireworld, etc, etc....nothing working FOR ME as well as Clear Day.  If you don't like it you can always send it back with no charge.
joegator81
108 posts
 
I've tried JW audio (really good for the price), morrow, audio arts, and clear day. All were different shades of good and wouldn't hesitate recommending a trial with any of them. I'm using clear day double shotguns right now and they are great, also using audio art ic3se cables (both dh labs and the xhadows - I like the dh labs slightly warmer nature more) and am very happy with them. Both rob (Audioart) and Paul (clear day) are so easy to deal with. As others have said it's very system dependent but these are definitely worth a try. 
carmenc
293 posts
 
@stringreen thanks for the advice.  I have Tannoy's and am using AQ speaker cables.  They're nice as they seem pretty darn nuetral and kind of get out of the way, but I was advised to look at Kimber, Wireworld or Audience.  I'm told those are more revealing.  Yes, Cardas is a mixed bag so to speak.  They are quite component specific I've found.  They can sound pretty awesome or leave you scratching your head.  Vandys like AQ yet you like the Clear Day better?  Revealing yet smooth?

I'm with you.  I think JohnnyR is great.  When I am able, my larger system will consist of Vandersteen and either Belles or Ayre.  Take care.  Regards.......

audioconnection
1,270 posts
 
((((..I tried every permutation of Cardas..from the cheap to the most expensive   awful...., Purist, Audioquest, Nordost, Wireworld, etc, etc....nothing working FOR ME as well as Clear Day.)))

Stan,
 Please lets be honest that was AQ 9 years ago and please admit you haven't tried anything new DBS AQ designs of cables.
 Best JohnnyR
 
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