New speaker cables

Glider · January 16, 2021, 6:44pm

Just purchased a supernait 3 and now considering new speaker cables for my Linn Sara speaker’s any suggestions

Richard.Dane · January 16, 2021, 6:46pm

I think such a combination deserves NACA5, around 5m per channel or more, properly terminated with SA8s at the amp end.

What do you use right now?

popeye · January 16, 2021, 9:49pm

Don’t listen to Richard, hasn’t got a clue! (Totally agree! )

GregU · January 16, 2021, 10:28pm

What’s wrong with 16G lamp cord ?

Amer · January 17, 2021, 1:11am

Hi Gilder, I’d go for WitchHat Phantom speaker cables - the great thing is that you get a 30 day money back guarantee period, so nothing to lose if you don’t like the sound - I thought they sounded much better than Naim cables. There’s a couple of threads in the Forum about WitchHat cables.
Best wishes Amer

YNWaN · January 17, 2021, 3:55am

I would recommend NacA4/Linn K20 for the Sara’s.

Blythe · January 17, 2021, 7:09am

Naim NACA 5, or NACA 4, or Linn K20 is the perfect match for your wonderful Linn Sara’s.

LindsayM · January 17, 2021, 9:32am

Can you ask a dealer to lend you a couple to try. Naca 5 but also worth trying Chord Odyssey.

Regards,

Lindsay

JohnF · January 17, 2021, 10:04am

Witch Hat phantom is IMO a big improvement on NACA5.

northpole · January 17, 2021, 10:05am

I second that thought - well worth speaking with your local dealer, covid permitting, and arranging to borrow 2 or 3 sets of cables to try out. Each room seems to carry with it a different set of challenges and cables can help fine tune the sound signature. Naca 5 was not a success in my living room (admittedly a far from ideal location!).

Peter

PSAN · January 17, 2021, 10:11am

I completely agree. Better sound and a lot easier to deal with.

DiggyGun · January 17, 2021, 2:58pm

Remember, all Naim equipment is designed and matched for Naim NAC A5.

Suedkiez · January 17, 2021, 3:05pm

Depends. A properly bent A5 can be a blessing, depending on installation.

Thegreatroberto · January 17, 2021, 3:07pm

Its just a shame that Naca5 is not really designed to be flexible and fit into a domestic environment very well!

system · March 18, 2021, 3:07pm

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Richard.Dane · May 11, 2021, 2:36pm

I find it fits rather better than many alternatives as it can be easily bent into place to closely follow the skirting around a room and it stays in position. My NACA5 is almost invisible now, which is not what i can say for some of the other cables that I’ve tried!