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Analysis Plus Crystal ovals vs. Nordost Valhalla??

Anyone that can tell me what I can expect if I spent the bigger bucks for the Nordost?

I am using it to connect CD player (linn Ikemi) via XLR 1.0m run to a McIntosh C100 pre-amp.

It's a nice, clean sounding system right now. Will it get better?

I have the Crystal Ovals also connecting to two MC352 vertically bi-wired amps, also XLR to preserve this system's wonderfully fully balanced concept. These will have to stay for a while, although I would consider switching these to Valhalla in the future also.

Thanks,,,, appreciate anyone's experience/opinions.
jbatlanta

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graub
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For my new system I auditioned Nordost Valhalla and Analysis Plus Golden Ovals. I wasn't happy with either, the Valhalla were open and revealing but in my system a little edgy and harsh. The AP Golden Oval were smooth as silk but I felt I had a thin muffler wrapped around my speakers. I then auditioned the Argent Audio Pursang interconnects. For me they combined the best of the other two cables. Smooth, warm and very revealing. Best of all they cost much less, I believe they were $900 for 30 inches. Contact Ric at Argent and ask for an audition.
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