Topic: Xtreme vs. Star Quad

[BCostigan]

I'm thinking of picking up a pair of Xtremes.  I currently run star quad cables.   I'm hoping for a bit more detail.  

So are the xtremes worth the $$ over star quads or should I save my money?

[Tim]

I have x-stream's and star quads. I think the difference in the two is pretty small... I only bought the x-streams because I got a good deal from a local taoer (Todd R). The higher end audio tragics.... errr magics, might be worth the bucks.

you really need a good playback system to hear the difference in field cables, I haven't done any hardcore a/b's but my lowend hi-fi system doesn't really show much of a difference if any.

long story short, save the bucks... buy some speakers

[BCostigan]

   New speakers are in the works as well.....that's a MUCH tougher decision.  

[Jason B]

Look at it this way, X-Streams are silver cables, Canare's are copper. You be the judge...

[F.O.Bean]

haha,  own xstreamz and i didnt know that!!

i guess ya learn something new everyday, huh??

[Tim]

Look at it this way, X-Streams are silver cables, Canare's are copper. You be the judge...

good point...

[Jason B]

silver schmilver, some call 'em bright.

Not to my ears though. They seem to be much fuller a livlier compared to copper conductors...

[BCostigan]

If they are "bright" and "lively"  those are two good things in terms of what I'm after.  With the TLs I'm trying to just add a touch more definition to the high end.  I guess I'll have to pick a pair up and see.......

[Jason B]

If they are "bright" and "lively"  those are two good things in terms of what I'm after.  With the TLs I'm trying to just add a touch more definition to the high end.  I guess I'll have to pick a pair up and see.......

I'm selling my 15' Zaolla's....

[Jason B]

 It really doesn't matter to me anyway, because of cost limitations, and length needs of 30' -> 50' pairs (my needs) are way too costly for anything except homemade.

I hear you on this one Moke. Sucks they have to be so costly...

[BCostigan]

Thanks Jason.     Looks like I'll be running the zaolla's.

+T for hooking me up

[Jason B]

Thanks Jason.     Looks like I'll be running the zaolla's.

+T for hooking me up

You got it Brian. Back atcha.

[jpschust]

fyi, many in the cirlces i deal with believe better cables are a blend of copper and silver, not pure one way or the other.  the reason for this is that when copper oxidizes it actually becomes a better conductor, whereas when silver oxidizes its conductivity goes down.

[BCostigan]

fyi, many in the cirlces i deal with believe better cables are a blend of copper and silver, not pure one way or the other.  the reason for this is that when copper oxidizes it actually becomes a better conductor, whereas when silver oxidizes its conductivity goes down.

Here's a good question then......why do many cable makers push "oxygen free" copper?  If oxidation of copper creates a better conductor why do they remove the oxygen to keep it from happening.  Better yet...why don't they sell pre-oxidized cable?

Just curious on this...because in my line of work oxidized copper is an inferior cunductor.  We use wire brushes to clean the oxidized layer before making a new connection.  

[Kindguy]

Any thoughts on this Silver Plated Copper Belden Star Quad Cable? I just picked up some from Giant squid

Bush has some cables made with this. Used them & loved em. Very compact.  

http://www.giant-squid-audio-lab.com/gs/gs-custom-cables.htm
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