biggest difference...speaker cable or IC's?


when considering changing cables will there be a better sonic difference replacing the balanced IC's from the pre and source or by bi-wiring the speaker cable? looking to mellow the highs, but retain the detail and imaging. using horns with mcintosh in a very large room. any opinions appreciated.
knorman

Showing 1 response by bob_bundus

for horns: a networked-type speaker cable has worked out very well for me: MIT paired with classic Belle Klipsch.

Regarding conversion to biwire: although my MH750 Magnum's are biwire, I wouldn't necessarily expect a significant improvement in going from single to biwire with the same model of cable. Sometimes a switch to biwire is better, sometimes indifferent, sometimes even a degradation; you just have to try it.

So in this situation I guess I'd probably try some different interconnects, although not knowing about your equipment or present cabling leaves significant info. unknown (in terms of offering a worthwhile opinion).