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Cable Upgrade: Too much transparency

I could use advice about the best interconnect between my amp and preamp. I recently added Audioquest Cv 8 speaker cable and there was a dramatic improvement in clarity. I then added Audioquest Diamondback interconnect between the amp and preamp, and it seemed the harsh (in particular brass instruments in jazz). Did the cable create too much transparency? Will I get used to it and appreciate the clarity eventually? My system: Jm Labs Daline 3.1, Jolida 5t, Adcom GFA 545 II, Moon 100 D, Apple Airport Express. Thanks for any insight.
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mrtennis
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the issue seems to be one of spectral balance. either there is a thinness, or perhaps an emphasis upon the treble frequencies.

it is possible that some other component(s) in the system is causing this.

you should listen to other cables, or try to recall the sound of your stereo system when you were using the cables which were replaced by the audioquest.

if you are confident that it is the cables, you have the answer.

it has been suggested that distortion may be reponsible for what you are hearing. perhaps, wire impurity, and or dielectric problems. could also be the connectors.
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