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Signal vs. Audio Art vs. Speltz Anti? Need help...

I'm looking to get an interconnect cable (between int. amp and cd player) and speaker wire at a budget. Has anyone compared two or all three of these brands? Has anyone heard anything better at the $100 and under range outside of these brands (that has compared them to any of these brands)?

I'm intentionally not mentioning what my system comprises (partially because I haven't bought the components yet), but mostly because I'm just looking for general comparisons and otehr people's experiences. Also, to circumvent anyone trying to tell me that it's all individual based on my system, I understand that, and for those who want to tell me to audition them first, I just don't have the patience for it. I just want to buy some cables based on general recommendations. If I'm really unhappy with them, I can try and upgrade or switch later on. No offense anyone, just being honest and trying to keep things simple. Any advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks!
soulgoober
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mboldda1
575 posts
 
i have compared the audio art ic-3 to signal analog 2 and silver resolution and prefer the ic-3. another cable you might want to look into is the zu oxyfuel but again i prefer the ic-3. the kci soundbolts are worth checking into, i have the kci mandarinas that are quite a few steps above the ic-3's in performance but also a few steps above in cost.
johngp
225 posts
 
Soulgoober,
Sorry, I missed the fact that you are the orginal poster.I had you confused with Jwatusi who made the "BAR NONE" statement. Still stand by my opinion though, out of the orginal three you asked about I would choose the AA cable. Good luck in your quest and sorry for the confusion.
Best regards,
John
soulgoober OP
55 posts
 
LOL - No worries dude, I managed to piece that together on my own. ;)
arthursmuck
447 posts
 
I haven't done the AA and KCI (KoolCablesInc) head-to-head, but have had them both here, both are really good for their price point, both are excellent guys to deal with, I favor the flavor of KCI a bit though....I use his Silkworms throughout my rig...
mekong56
137 posts
 
I have recently tried all 3. I borrowed some Signal silver IC's with eichmann bullets and wasn't that impressed. I then tried the Audio Art IC-5 interconnect and SC-5 speaker cables(in the last month), and sent them back for a refund. Don't get me wrong, they were quite good for the money, but just weren't "it" for me in my system. I got the Speltz IC's and speaker cables three weeks ago, and I absolutely love them. Nice detailed, warm sound, and the biggest soundstage I have heard yet in my system (Manley Stingray integrated, Cambridge 840C cd player, Paradigm Signature S2 speakers). It seems like they play louder at lower levels on the volume knob than any other cables I have tried. IMHO, they are every bit as good as my Transparent Super speaker cables and Music Link plus IC's. Not necessarily better, but to me just as good. I have since sold the Transparent cables. To me, the Speltz have to be one of the best values in cables. I just ordered a set of the bi-wire jumpers from them today, and will soon be outfitting my HT setup with anticables as well. I would encourage you to try them. You can always send them back if you don't like them for a refund.
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