decooney has experimented with more cables than I though I've tried many myself. What I have found is it's usually a mistake to go with one line throughout: example all Cygnus.The one thing that irritates you (brightness) would be compounded.Mixing in others from the same brand will result in the best balance for your equipment and listening taste.If the Cygnus is a keeper, you could start there and start figuring out where a drop of warmth is needed or a lean clear signal is best.It's a process:-)
Cardas vs Cardas vs Shunyata interconnects
Got a pile of interconnects cables today from Cable Company to try, focusing on between my DAC (Weiss) and pre (Mc c2300)—SF Amati Tradition speakers with MC601s. Base cables mid level Wireworld.
Contenders
- Cardas Clear Cygnus
- Cardas Clear Reflection
- Shunyata Venom
- Shunyata Venom X
First in was Cygnus. I was immediately floored. Loved everything about it—feeling so engaged with music. Amazingly dynamic and tight bass response. Every song I played was just amazing.
After an hour I was itching to try the Reflection expecting great things. Nope. Dull and woolly. I love warm, but perhaps this was too much of a good thing. After two songs I was back to the Cygnus.
Sticking with the Cygnus tonight.
Shunyata will be up tomorrow and I’ll report back.