I think you’re right to stick with AZ and just search for the right combo. IME, AZ cables are very natural sounding and actually a Big Bang for the buck. I’d be surprised if a combo of AC and Silver Ref wasn’t the magic bullet. Please let us know what u find, but I have a high confidence factor ur gonna find the “magic zone” with your AZs.
Acoustic Zen Matrix Reference II vs. Absolute Copper IC's
Just replaced my Wells Majestic integrated with a Hegel H390. I've been using A. Zen Silver Reference with the very warm-sounding Wells and have a feeling the more neutral voicing of the Hegel might be better matched with copper cables.
I'm not sure whether to go with the Matrix or the Absolute Copper and am wondering whether anyone can comment on the differences between these two.
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Why do that? Just buy a used pair for about half price and if they don’t work out you can sell them easily for little/no loss as there’s a pretty liquid market for AZ cables. If you’re looking for XLR there are a couple available at US AudioMart now. https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649802839-acoustic-zen-absolute-copper-occ-1m-xlr-pair-sublime/ |
I wouldn’t rush to judgement on the Silver Refs if you haven’t tried them with the Hegel yet. Not a big fan of the Matrix ll — doesn’t have the rich warmth and tone of the original Matrix, and the treble sounds more unrefined as well. If the Silver Refs don’t work I’d go with the Absolute Copper as it’s probably more befitting of an amp at the level of the 390, FWIW. Best of luck. |