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I had sort of set myself a max budget of £500 for the 'right' cable, so The Wind would be do-able. The only big issue with cables (particularly speaker ones), is that they still aren't cheap and are something which is almost to get a home trial on.
Glad for the heads-up on the Chord stuff because that had been on my list of possibles.
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While I'm at it, I may as well ask if people think that bi-wiring is a waste of time/effort/money, better invested in a better single cable and decent bi-wire jumpers?
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If you decide to single wire Steve, then don't go wasting money on jumpers all you need is an extra 4 inches of the cable you're using.
I thought you'd be bi-amping though?
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I'm with Chris on all counts. Biwring's a waste of time and money, IME. Otherwise, wot he said
Good news on the cable budget - I wasn't sure how much you had to spend. If you do go for the VDH, trust me, you'll be a very happy bunny!
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Agreed on using a better single run of cable than bi-wiring, and use short lengths of the same cable to create the jumpers. However, if Steve is going to bi-amp then the decision's made.
Just to propose an alternative, I always found Kimber 8TC to be very good cable and at the lower end of their price range, good value.
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Not any more. The Chapters are on their way out after Chapter demonstrated a complete inability to do a minor service arranged by Audio Emotion in anything like a reasonable time OR actually respond to AE's attempts to keep in contact. If I'm investing in a new amp, I want to know the company behind it aren't a bunch of monkeys, and while that may be a bit harsh (the amps are actually great IMO), they certainly don't operate in a professional fashion.
I'm just awaiting my new MBL 7008 in exchange from Audio Emotion.
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System: Technics 1210 Mk5, Jelco 750 arm, AT33EV via MF X-LP2 Phono Stage, Oyaide mat and record clamp. SB Touch via Marantz PM-11S1 amp and Wilson Benesch A.C.T. speakers. Mark Grant cables and PS Audio Power Plant Premier mains regenerator.
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Oh yes, I remember. Sorry, that means I mislead folks a bit.
Steve - are Chapter the company formed by breakaway personnel from Chord Electronics, or am I thinking of another company?
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Nope, you're spot-on.
Unfortunately when they broke away, they didn't take any of the Chord professionalism with them....
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