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Cables Supratek Chardonnay

Hi

My Supratek Chardonnay arrived (changed my impression of music - superb). Mick from Supratek used to recommend TMC cables and lately Audience Au24.

Here's what I am looking for:

- SILENT cables: the Chardonnay brought a bit of Hum & Hiss to the chain (because it's a high gain and so it is the power amp). TMC cables are highly shielded and people claim these are dead silent. Don't know about the Audience Au24.
- TIGHT bass: the problem here is my living room which is small for my speakers (Sonus Faber Cremona). Here and there the bass gets a bit boomy.

These are the main issues for me. Of course, the cables shall not have bright highs (not at all) and one other thing I strongly enjoy is air, lot's of air. Also, no mega buck cables please.

Within this framework, what would you suggest: TMC, Audience or any other?

Thank you.
Lisbon
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georgia2k
27 posts
 
I have Chadonnay and Berning ZH-270. No hum issues. Suggest you check out Mick's suggestions on gain switch settings on "Preamp of the Century" thread.

This year I have gone through three different cable set-ups. Started with 47Labs OTA as interconnect and speaker cable. The 47Labs was a solid improvement over previous MIT cables. Upgraded to Luminous Audio Reference interconnect and Synchestra speaker cable. And just last month settled on Audience AU-24 interconnects and speaker cable. I would agree with most of the professional reviews on strengths on AU-24.

- Ken
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melville
22 posts
 
I have had the AU24s hooked up to my Gaincard and Abby speakers, and the bass is very full and deep. It is a little bit much for a small room.
clem7
8 posts
 
I got my tek three weeks ago when first received had a terrible hiss cant move around because of space so made some calls about (1000) all around the globe I got the best advice ever on hiss and hum problems Go to your local gun dealer pick up four bags of shot (pure lead)place around the supratek preamp your hum and hiss will be gone. Dead quiet. Amen.
jimyork
49 posts
 
I use Virtual Dynamic Signature cables with my Chardonnay. The Signatures are no longer produced but you can get used Signatures or Nites at very good prices. Please note that they are heavy cables so you may need to provide cable supports to avoid pulling on your preamp too much. Anyway, these cables are very smooth with lots of detail. I also don't experience any hum problems. Check out their web site http://www.virtualdynamics.ca/ BTW their power cords are very good also.
mike
30 posts
 
I've been using the TMC cables for quite some time now on my Cortese and Grange pres with excellent results. There is nothing quieter, period and I have found the bass end to be tight and detailed. I have several extras laying around that I'd be happy to let you borrow if you are interested.
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