Advice on interconnect choice


Hi All. I would like to ask for your recommendations (and associated impressions) on interconnects. I need a just one pair, which will go from my Marantz SA7001KI (SA8001) player to my Woo Audio WA2 headphone amp / preamp. This will be used primarily with the Sennheiser HD800's.

I am looking for something relatively neutral, but would not mind a little additional warmth and body - a smooth and engaging midrange would be ideal, so long as it does not roll off highs or lack taut bass. I would not want anything cold or lean, nor tipped up at the top.

I currently have the following on the shortlist ($250-$350 used) and would appreciate any advice or experience with these:
- Analysis Plus Solo Crystal
- Acoustic Zen Matrix Reference II
- Nordost Heimdall

Also any suggestions for cables which may meet the criteria (price and sonic character) would be most welcome.

Thanks in advance
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Showing 1 response by johnnyb53

Right now Zu is offering the Mission series at half price through Friday Sept. 10. You can get a 1M pair of ICs for $149 or 1.5M for $164. I use the Wylde interconnects and have been really pleased with them. I also have a 1.5M Pivot (iPod style cable) which has a similar shared shielding scheme as the new Missions, and they are a revelation. When I used the Pivot to connect my iPod Touch to my stereo, even my wife commented that it almost sounded like an LP (more low level resolution and detail).

Now I use the Wylde between my phono preamp and the integrated amp that serves as a line stage, and I use the Pivot out of the integrated's headphone jack to drive a VSP Labs power amp. I'm getting a very even handed tonality with the best lushness and resolution I've ever had.

I know of no interconnects that can touch these at these introductory prices. You also get a 60-day return period. Pretty risk-free. They are significantly better than the Kimber Heroes (of which I have several).