Analysis Plus or Harmonic Teck

Where do you get EVS nude attenuators?...................I've not heard a system context like yours before. I've tried Analysis Plus Oval 9, don't like it. Tried Harmonic Technology Pro Silway 2 interconnect, didn't like it. I like MIT cables, they're better than all others I've tried so far......................My system: Krell, Paragon (Dynaudio) or small Maggies, Resolution Audio CD50, VPI/Benz, and ASC traps (plus some Echobusters and RPG foam).

Analysis Plus is the most neutral product I have yet heard. The issue becomes what your system really needs. While I am not familiar with all of your system, I know the Thiels quite well and find them very analytical (rather dry and unforgivingly accurate as opposed to more colored and therefore forgiving). No one way is right, just depends on what your idea of ideal sound is. Analysis helped my very high end system improve some things that I personally like over top of the line AudioTruth (Dragon and Diamond). After 20 plus years it boils down to personal preference and confidence in your own ears. I find it is easier to trust my and my wifes ears because they are harder and more expensive to replace than the equipment.

I have not heard AP, but I use Harmonic Tech throughout my system and I strongly disagree with Dennyd. I have tried top of the line Transparent, Cardas, and Goertz and settled on HT. It is very revealing and may not sound good with harsh electronics like Krell. I'm using the cables with a Theta digital, Rowland Electronics, Vandersteen 5 system and they work extremely well. They require substantial breakin. Dealers should allow you a 30 day trial period. Definitely worth a listen. I believe the EVS designer uses a modified version of HT cables in his system. Good luck.

I too have AudioTruth Dragon and Diamond, and didn't hear the Oval 9 as being in the same universe as them (it's not even as good as ANY other cable I've tried!). I like MIT better than all the others I've tried (AP, Straightwire, Transparent Reference, Cardas Neutral Reference, Goertz, Harmonic Technology, Kimber Select, XLO Signature 5.1, and a few others). Krell's sound is ANYTHING but harsh, and I can hear extraordinarily well, too.