[kitjv]

I plan to purchase a 14B SST to power a pair of Paradigm Sig. S8 speakers. With limited opportunity to try various cables, I would appreciate your thoughts on recommended cables. My local dealer carries AudioQuest cables which I should be able to try on a loan basis. Thank you.

[Levi]

Bryston also sells their line of cables and interconnects.  I am sure AQ cables are great.  I just don't see paying for cables that costs half of what 14Bsst costs.  My point is, a good quality cable should work.  The shorter they are, the better they are for your wallet and hopefully for your ears.

[kitjv]

I agree. Although this is my first foray into hi-end audio, I have done enough research to realize that when it comes to cables sonic performance is not necessarily related to price. On the other hand, I certainly don't want to jeopardize the quality of my new system with cheap cables. Maybe someone has gone down this road before & can offer a suggestion to get the best bang for the buck. Thanks.

[cmreddy]

I am new to the audiophile stuff.. But i have come across anti-cables http://www.anticables.com/ seems to be  very affordable alternative to the expensive ones..

[anthony a.]

i can tell you from my years of experience with "high-end" (high-cost really) speaker cables that price means nothing at all.  i went from a full nordost setup (pc's, sc's. ic's) all costing close to $10k, down to a bit cheaper transparent super sc's, down to harmonic technology pro 9+'s and now to river cable flexygy 6.  the river cables cost me under $300 direct from the manufacturer and has blown away my nordost frey sc's, the transparent and the harmonic tech.  i am still confused as to why such a cheap cable is so phenominal in my system.  for the last few years i have been changing sc's in and out because i was always gaining in one area, but giving up in another.  the river cables are the best sc's i have heard in my system to date and they were thousands cheaper than the cables i thought were okay.  i really thought that i was missing the last bit of "music" from my system because i needed to upgrade to the higher-up-the-line cables from each manufacturer.  truth be told, these cheap ($$$) but beautifully cosmetic cables have been extraordinary as a cable.  so, yes, there are times when price means squat.  i don't know why these cables are not as popular but i think many audiophiles discount them because of their price.  i really wasn't expecting much from them but was attracted by their very favorable reviews and great pricing (i changed things around and now needed 6m runs of sc).  not that it matters, but my system costs over $30k.  so yeah, check these4 cables out and also try out soundstring cables.   i have a set coming in a couple of days just to compare the the river's and they are close in price.

[Lancelot]

I presently use a Bryston 3B SST and previously a BP25 pre. After considerable trial and error, I believe good, but relatively modest cables , can make a noticeable difference, especially when highly resolving equipment is used.

Presently I use DH Labs Air Matrix interconnects ( under $200 a metre) and have used their much less expensive BL 1 series 2 interconnects. I prefer the Air Matrix because it has a very sophisticated locking RCA that makes excellent connection with any RCA .
I also found their Q10 speaker cables to be an excellent investment- this seems to a company highly regarded for high value products .

Check their website for interesting reviews etc.