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Audio Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: non-prophet on March 02, 2013, 11:47:56 AM

Title: Anti cables
Post by: non-prophet on March 02, 2013, 11:47:56 AM
I just got two pair of Paul Speltz's Anticable level 2 speaker wire today, he is famous for using solid core copper wire.  If it sounds half as good as the reviews, its a steal at $12/ft per pair.  I have been told by numerous audiophiles I have dealt with throughout the years to give these a try.  Now, I finally got a pair, actually two.  Unfortunately, I do not have any stereos set up right now and it may be a minute before personal reviews follow.  It is fantastic looking and I got it terminated with the z-plugs banana style connectors  When I do hook it up, I will be comparing these against MIT terminator 2 and Monster MCX 2S series speaker wires.  Hopefully, the review will be done sometime next week.

Nick

http://anticables.com/speaker-wires/2-channel# (http://anticables.com/speaker-wires/2-channel#)!/~/product/category=3449817&id=14618506
Title: Re: Anti cables
Post by: OldiesButGoodies on March 02, 2013, 11:56:33 AM
What about interconnect cables,  what is your position on those Nick? Have you found that make a decent difference at a reasonable price?

Let us know how the anti cables perform.

Pepe
Title: Re: Anti cables
Post by: non-prophet on March 02, 2013, 12:06:25 PM
This is my first experience with anticables, if this goes well, I am going to buy I/C's next.  They rarely go on sell in the used market and that usually tells us a lot.
Title: Re: Anti cables
Post by: SHEEVS on March 02, 2013, 05:05:28 PM
They must have some sorta coating on them to make them sound better.
Title: Re: Anti cables
Post by: F1nut on March 03, 2013, 01:03:29 AM
Basically the same as Mapleshade's cables. Both are magnetic wire, thinly coated solid copper wire, used in electric motors.

Having heard both, I hope to never hear them again.
Title: Re: Anti cables
Post by: SunnyDaze on March 03, 2013, 02:55:07 AM
Hmm...

What is the theory behind using a magnetic coated single copper wire?
Title: Re: Anti cables
Post by: Anders on March 03, 2013, 11:18:49 AM
Solid core is usually not the best for speaker or interconnect wire.
Stranded and litz is usually best.

I use a rare litz interconnect called LiveWire Double Braid Litz.