audphile1:
I also uset the Matrix Ref II from preamp to amp and Silver Ref II from my sources to preamp. I agree with everything you said. The main thing I wanted to achieve was just a bit more warmth (which I got from the Matrix) without losing detail and dynamics (which I got from the Silvers).
I did find the Cardas Golden to be a bit too warm for my tastes. But in the end, it really depends on what you are trying to achieve.
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I also uset the Matrix Ref II from preamp to amp and Silver Ref II from my sources to preamp. I agree with everything you said. The main thing I wanted to achieve was just a bit more warmth (which I got from the Matrix) without losing detail and dynamics (which I got from the Silvers).
I did find the Cardas Golden to be a bit too warm for my tastes. But in the end, it really depends on what you are trying to achieve.
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