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SPEAKER Cables for QUAD 2805's with VTL 225's mono

I'm delighted to say I just ordered a new pair of Quad 2805 ESL's. Other eq.: VTL 225 Triode Monoblocks Amps, VTL 5.5
PreAmp w/phono. Linn LP12 w/sumiko blackbird, CAL 15 CD.
Need just a short run is fine. Been using Tara Master Gen +,
1 meter spades for about 8 yrs or so. Can I find good cables, short cables for about $500 or so? Any thoughts on Cardas Neutral, Nordst, Acoustic Zen, Shunyata's?
Thanks.
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peter_s
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This sounds like a compelling system! I'll just add this: when I had Quad 988's I was very surprised to find that using a better power cord for the speakers had a considerable positive effect. Who would have thought that keeping the stators charged would with different cables would effect the sonics! I just used home made VanHaus PC's. I would urge you to play around with this.

Best, Peter
blue_strat OP
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Wow! That's a great find, Peter. Thanks. I wasn't certain if changing the PC's would provide better sonics or not. I'm
not looking to go off the 'deep end' in cable/tweak land, so I'm all for something low cost. Don't know anything about VanHaus. A quick google search didn't yield info on PC's.
What are homemade VanHaus PC's, please? Steve
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sunnyboy1956
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I am using Cardas Golden Reference speaker cables with my Quad 2905s/Conrad Johnson LP70S power amp. Am really thrilled with the sonics.Also use Transparent power chords(the entry level)from the Quads into a Hydra 2 which feeds into a Hydra 6.It gets pretty complicated but the sound is divine!!
Cheers
blue_strat OP
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Wow! SunnyBoy1956, Do you find a big pickup in swapping out the stock pc's on the Quads fot the Transparent PC's? I was thinking of adding Hydra 2 or Guardian, maybe a PS Ultmate Outlet cause I have my mono blocks right next to the speakers and both cords share an powerport outlet. What PC do you have from the wall to the Hydra? THX
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