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Bottlehead Kits => S.E.X. Kit => Topic started by: Chris45set on August 22, 2020, 09:23:04 AM
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I just connected an old pair of Linn Nexus speakers I had lying around to my SEX 3.0, and they sound wonderful.
The speakers have the capability to be either bi-wired or bi-amped.
I am going to invest in a new pair of speaker cables for them, and was wondering if it is possible or even worthwhile to bi-wire the speakers from the SEX amp?
Blue Jeans cables sells a "star-quad" cable (Canare 4S11) which would fit this application perfectly.
However, I do not want to put the amp at risk by attempting this.
Should I try this or am I "playing with fire"?
I would also welcome any other suggestions or recommendations on reasonably priced speaker cable for this application.
I need about 15 feet per side to make the cable runs look "neat".
Thank you for your time and attenetion and any advice.
One VERY happy Bottleheader.
Chris
Chris
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There's no risk to the amp if you do this. Something like this would work well:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1003282-REG/canare_ca4s112b4b15_2_banana_to_4.html/overview (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1003282-REG/canare_ca4s112b4b15_2_banana_to_4.html/overview)
You could make those cables for a bit less money, but as someone who has made a ton of cables over the years, I'd probably just buy them pre-made.
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Thank You Paul for the quick response.
your link is exactly the cable and usage I am looking for.
I will see if I can get a set of these pre-made.
The Linn connections are these weird (4mm??) spring loaded things used by Linn and Naim during the '80's.
Glad to hear I can do this configuration with the amp.
Thanks again.
Now, back to the musicc . . . . . .
Chris
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Have a look at Ghent audio cables!
Good value for money. Great build quality IME.
Or just DIY!
Edit http://www.ghentaudio.com/part/s01bw.html