Choosing new cables

Silversmith Fidelium

If I would be on the market for a new speakers, I would be contemplating Dynaudio Heritage. I'd bet that 866 can drive them with ease and grace. Great system you have there. Artisan Fidelity makes great turntable conversions. I am wondering about your tonearm and cartridge. At your system's level, 301 would be best adored by Glantz tonearm and any Koetsu... Vintage looks to offset 866, but nothing vintage about the sound.

I have an interesting observation to report. At a certain point, all my cables were Nordost Heimdall 2. I upgraded two power cords to Frey 2 (wall to Walker Velocitor and from Velocitor to my amp). Early last year, I tested speakers cables, Heimdall 2 vs Frey 2 vs Tyr 2. Frey 2 was my choice - based on the sound signature, better said lack of it. They were better than Tyr 2 in my system - that difference is best described as more transparency, Tyr 2 had maybe a bit more speed and impact, but it was also audibly darker than Frey 2. 

So, it was not about the price, quality, design etc., it was all about loading - or synergy - between amplifier, cables and speakers. Design is basically the same, and just a small difference in specs made Frey 2 speaker cable stand out by making my amp and speakers happier than with Heimdall 2 or Tyr 2. 

As your system is quite a bit above mine, I would suggest to try and listen in your system complete loom of Nordost Valhalla 2. IMHO would be appropriate level of an upgrade for your system. "H" is for "honest", not "humble".
 

Bato1965,

Thanks for your reply.   For you info the Boulder 866 is a incredibly musical amp.  That's coming from 40+ years as a tube discipline. Yes it does control the Dynaudios very well.  In addition I do have a Koetsu Rosewood Signature on a Schroeder arm.  Btw I never thought I would enjoy digital as much as I do now.

Transparent Gen 6 Super IC is world class and will deliver results far beyond anything else mentioned here and they are a virtual bargain.

MIT REV60 speaker cables will absolutely transform your listening sessions…these are life changing.  Call Joe Abrams at Equus Audio for special pricing.  

PC’s would be Transparent for source and MIT for amplification.

Feel free to message me for more details and specifics.  I am a music lover and live music patron of over 40 years.  The BSO is my gold standard!

Thanks I will check them out

Guys, Having extensive experience with the ADD/POWR products in my system, I can honestly say that my system has never sounded as good as it does now!

Before you spend money on cables and other things for your system, demo these units first.
I like combining an X4 with the Symphony I/O products in my system. I use them in the digital domain and analog domain. It’s purely magic!

The MIT REV competes with their more expensive lines, a possible bargain

Siltech Classic Legend - extremely transparent, I purchased 880 XLR interconnects. HiFiPlus review here, Part-Time Audiophile review here

Hijiri - after reviewing this Hijiri Audiogon thread here and online reviews of the top of the line Hijiri "Million", these would be my end game target cables as they seem to compete with the very best cables but are much more affordable.  

Sablon Cables are high value competing with top cables

Good luck with your cable search.