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  • rickc
    Member
    • Sep 2006
    • 57

    Audio Quest speaker &Interconnects with B&W/Classe

    Does anyone have any experience with the following cables with both B&W and Classe equipment

    B&W 802D's Speakers-- Audio Quest Gilbraltar
    Classe SSP 600 to CA 5200 Audio Quest Panther Audio Cables
    Classe CDT300 to SSP 600 AES-EBU Audio Quest Falcon cable.

    Please let me know the pros and cons
    Thanks
  • LikeCoiledSteel
    Senior Member
    • May 2004
    • 210

    #2
    Ut oh! Run and hide... a twisters a comin.

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    • theMaximus
      Senior Member
      • Jul 2004
      • 179

      #3
      Welcome to the forum. Cable is a bit of touchy subject on this forum since this site is sponsored by a cable manufacturer. The rules as I understand it states that you can't endorse specific manufacturer and provide links where you can purchase them. You are however allowed to discuss your experience with certain cables you have auditioned.

      That said, I do currently have 802Ds mated with Krell using an Audioquest bi-wire cable even though they are not Gilbraltar. I bought those cables when I bought my previous speakers (704s) have used them since. I really like the way they performed, but after reading numerous glowing reviews of QED Silver Anniversary on What Hi-Fi magazine, I bought a pair for my 802Ds. I noticed no difference between the two cables. That is not to say all cables sound equal, but I am assuming that if my current cable sounds great and performs very similar to something that got great reviews by many others, then it must be pretty good too.

      I am sure something as fine as 802Ds or Classe deserve good speaker wires and interconnects. Try auditioning a few different cables you are interested in using your set up at home and prepare to return the ones you feel is lacking. That I guess is the only way to find something that you like.
      Victory Shall Be Mine!!! :heh:

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      • audioqueso
        Super Senior Member
        • Nov 2004
        • 1930

        #4
        For the price of audioquest, just get some catcables. Plenty will preach good stuff about their stuff. I just ordered an optical cable from CatCables. First hi-quality toslink cable. Didn't think there would be that much difference compared to regular toslink cables. Definitely good stuff!

        FYI, from what others have mentioned on this board, you'll see a lot of people favor Catcables and Nordust.
        B&W 804S/Velodyne SPL-1000R/Anthem MRX720

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        • Race Car Driver
          Super Senior Member
          • Mar 2005
          • 1537

          #5
          I havent used any of the ones you listened, or really compared many.
          However I have all AQ interconnects. The King Cobra's from the CD, DVD/DVDA/SACD player to the reciever and off to the amps. Im very pleased with the quality and sound. Im sure other options will sound just as good though, again ive never compared them to other brands or AQ models.
          B&W

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          • WI Rotel
            Senior Member
            • Jul 2006
            • 657

            #6
            I use copperheads for my amp/preamp interconnects. Very nice indeed and very good price. In all truth, unless you buy a set of cables that is entirely made of silver (the only better conductor than copper) there will be no difference in which cable you use, as long as they are of adequate size, have decent sodering and have good shielding. Even with pure silver cables the difference is theoretical rather than audible. I haven't heard the electrically shielded db models but even with those (which cost exponentially more) the difference will be slight at best.

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            • Jesse111
              Senior Member
              • Jul 2005
              • 335

              #7
              You may enjoy a bit of educational reading to help you make an informed decision.

              This editorial gives you the truth about audio interconnect and speaker cables and wires and debunks the myths that often surround them.

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              • Aussie Geoff
                Super Senior Member
                • Oct 2003
                • 1914

                #8
                Guys,

                We need to keep this right on topic of how well or otherwise these work with B&Ws & Classe or I need to move or lock it... Most cable threads end up being bun-fights (hence the posting restrictions in the forum rules) - lets hope this one doesn't I know we can do it if we try!

                Geoff

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                • JudyLou
                  Member
                  • Apr 2006
                  • 69

                  #9
                  Originally posted by rickc
                  Does anyone have any experience with the following cables with both B&W and Classe equipment

                  B&W 802D's Speakers-- Audio Quest Gilbraltar
                  Classe SSP 600 to CA 5200 Audio Quest Panther Audio Cables
                  Classe CDT300 to SSP 600 AES-EBU Audio Quest Falcon cable.

                  Please let me know the pros and cons
                  Thanks
                  Yes they sound very good - but if in any way posible - try your dealer to loan you some for a week. Thrust your ears.

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                  • Kal Rubinson
                    Super Senior Member
                    • Mar 2006
                    • 2109

                    #10
                    Originally posted by JudyLou
                    Yes they sound very good - but if in any way posible - try your dealer to loan you some for a week. Thrust your ears.
                    Ouch! :E

                    Kal
                    Kal Rubinson
                    _______________________________
                    "Music in the Round"
                    Senior Contributing Editor, Stereophile
                    http://forum.stereophile.com/category/music-round

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                    • Gump
                      Senior Member
                      • Sep 2005
                      • 522

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Kal Rubinson
                      Ouch! :E

                      Kal
                      Sometimes ears get thrusted in a bun-fight. Yes it can be painful. :E

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                      • JudyLou
                        Member
                        • Apr 2006
                        • 69

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Gump
                        Sometimes ears get thrusted in a bun-fight. Yes it can be painful. :E
                        Man - that was not my evening for correct typing - trust! ops:

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                        • Aussie Geoff
                          Super Senior Member
                          • Oct 2003
                          • 1914

                          #13
                          Judylou,

                          How could we punish you for one little trippo. :W

                          Still, its the cut and trust of this phorum :lol:

                          Geoff

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                          • lastexit
                            Member
                            • Feb 2011
                            • 65

                            #14
                            Hate to bring up such an old thread, but I was wondering if Audioquest is the official "unofficial" pairing between B&W and Classe? I see quite a few dealers and B&W demonstrations using AQ cables. Just wondering if there's any sort of connection there, because I see them paired together a lot.

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                            • Dmantis
                              Moderator Emeritus
                              • Jun 2004
                              • 1036

                              #15
                              Originally posted by lastexit
                              Hate to bring up such an old thread, but I was wondering if Audioquest is the official "unofficial" pairing between B&W and Classe? I see quite a few dealers and B&W demonstrations using AQ cables. Just wondering if there's any sort of connection there, because I see them paired together a lot.
                              They build very high quality cables from Entry level to Extreme High end. I don't think there is an Official cable that B&W and Classe like to use, but Audioquest could be that cable. Call them and ask.

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                              • lastexit
                                Member
                                • Feb 2011
                                • 65

                                #16
                                Originally posted by Dmantis
                                They build very high quality cables from Entry level to Extreme High end. I don't think there is an Official cable that B&W and Classe like to use, but Audioquest could be that cable. Call them and ask.
                                B&W uses Van Den Hul for all internal wiring.

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                                • Kal Rubinson
                                  Super Senior Member
                                  • Mar 2006
                                  • 2109

                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by rickc
                                  Does anyone have any experience with the following cables with both B&W and Classe equipment

                                  B&W 802D's Speakers-- Audio Quest Gilbraltar
                                  I used this combo for years. No problems.
                                  Kal Rubinson
                                  _______________________________
                                  "Music in the Round"
                                  Senior Contributing Editor, Stereophile
                                  http://forum.stereophile.com/category/music-round

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