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    I have noticed a few people recommend twin and earth mains cable for amp/speaker connection. Presumably the stuff for lighting is good enough.
    Anyone tried it and got any thoughts?
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    Copper can be dirty and it's a pita to terminate, but can work really well if you have a freshly manufactured run.

    6A twin mains cable works well in shortish runs (5m or less) and with non-foo gear the real world buys
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    Good, I have tried a few cables recently that I don't think much of so I am going to try some mains lighting cable I have found in the garage. It's 1.0mm twin and earth 14amp. It will need a clean up first to get the cobwebs off!
    Jerry
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    Have you tried Black Rhodium Twist?

    Meant to be good bang for the buck.

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    Quote Originally Posted by realysm42 View Post
    Have you tried Black Rhodium Twist?

    Meant to be good bang for the buck.
    Maybe after the mains cable!
    Jerry
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    The Twist and the Rega Quattro are both good value . What length do you need ?. I've got 2 x 2metre lengths of each which I can send to you to try out Jerry . Think I may have some NVA LS2 in longer lengths . PM me if you're interested mate.

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    Thanks Brian-PM sent
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    Quote Originally Posted by Covenant View Post
    Thanks Brian-PM sent
    I can highly recommend the black twist, excellent value for money and made a real difference. Speak to David at MCRU he will sort you out.
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    Yet again +1 for the twist at the price its a no brainer.
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