flexible speaker cable for Naim

[dektop1]

hi All, i'm reinstalling my hifi system after it was packed up for home renovations. I really want to get away from using the Naim A5 cable that i have - it's just too infuriating making it go where you want. So it's time to change. Can i get some suggestions at low to medium budget? Thanks.

 

[hifi-dog]

used tellurium q black...or witch hat phantom if you can get any used

 

[Tim Jones]

Inevitable Van Damme recommendation:

Terminated cables – Mark Grant Cables

markgrantcables.co.uk

I love the 4mm. Used for a year now with four different amps, including a Naim 250.

 

[pocketkitchen]

Linn K20.

 

[unit]

Van Damme from Mark Grant.

 

[ryder]

Chord Epic Twin

 

[Gervais Cote]

Linn K20 with soldered connectors, no need for more :

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[stevec67]

All the above, and I think humble old QED 79 has the right electrical characteristics too. Linn K20 is the same cable as NACA 4, if that helps the decision process. Both are branded versions of the same low voltage lighting cable manufactured by BICC and sold to the Army by the mile for lighting army camps, and both will run speakers on Naim amps.

 

[Ellenor]

Chord Rumour 2.

 

[llatpoh]

For naim classic and newer you can use pretty much any cable, Olive and Chrome Bumper is where you need to be careful with inductance, capacitance and resistance.

 

[TimF]

I also recommend Linn K20, while I also like the NACA5, hate the blasted stiffness of it. I’ve used the K20 for years and see no reason to change it. Other cables mentioned above also great choices. Don’t get too mental about it, buy what fits your budget.

 

[Darren L]

I wouldn't describe TQ Black as flexible, Chord Rumour is though.

 

[hifi-dog]

I wouldn't describe TQ Black as flexible, Chord Rumour is though.

Really? It’s thin flat and very malleable.

 

[Darren L]

Yeah, really, I had a couple of five metre lengths, it's flatish OK(alot thicker than the Nordost blue heaven) but I didn't think it was very flexible, the Chord rumour or Odyssey though round section is very flexible, bends easy around tight corners ,etc

 

[Ellenor]

Yeah, really, I had a couple of five metre lengths, it's flatish OK(alot thicker than the Nordost blue heaven) but I didn't think it was very flexible, the Chord rumour or Odyssey though round section is very flexible, bends easy around tight corners ,etc

Agreed and I've yet to find anything else worth spending the money on to better it. It's better than Naca5 too

 

[hifi-dog]

Yeah, really, I had a couple of five metre lengths, it's flatish OK(alot thicker than the Nordost blue heaven) but I didn't think it was very flexible, the Chord rumour or Odyssey though round section is very flexible, bends easy around tight corners ,etc

Ok.. I’ve had many chord and Tq offerings and prefer Tq but all to their own

 

[Robert]

Linn K20.

Seconded. Near as dammit same inductance and capacitance too, just more (finer) strands and much softer jacket.

 

[fergch]

Naim NAC4...

 

[Joolzdee]

As above...
Linn K20 with soldered Deltron plugs. Cheap as chips.
Or used NACA4, which is essentially the same, from the 'bay for the price of a decent curry.

 

[Darren L]

Ok.. I’ve had many chord and Tq offerings and prefer Tq but all to their own

Nothing at all wrong with it, good speaker cable I just wouldn't describe it as flexible.