I "LIKE" the BL-ag more than the Pro Studio. I'm hearing more of the signal and listening at a lower volume level. Outright saying one thing is better than another is a very contentious thing here. YMMV. While I'm here, DH Labs is labeling this cable now.
@evelyn1 - Yes, I should have mentioned that these are unbranded DH labs cables. Extremely good IC’s though the single wire construction makes them a little brittle. Definitely not for professional use. Neutrik has silver XLR connectors I have used. Really can't say enough good about those cables. |
Thanks for posting that link Erik. I built new ic's using that cable and xlr connectors from DH Labs. That cable is also made by DH Labs. The new ic's replaced DH Labs "Silver Sonic Pro Studio Interconnect" which I liked very much. I'm pretty sure this my final set of ic's. This is not an easy project if you're not experienced with stripping and soldering small wires. Just thought I'd throw that in there so that you're forewarned. |
With exception of power cables all my cables are DH Labs
Speaker Q10 Air Matrix XLR Interconnects XLR Digital Cable Reunion Ethernet Cable and just ordered the D750 Digital BNC for my Clock Cable upgrade from Blue Jeans Clean, clear, balanced sound at a reasonable price I’ve compared to more expensive Shunyata and prefer DH
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@mofimadness Thank you sir, appreciate the help.
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@tubeguy76...Monosaudio Pure Copper unplated. I’ve tried their silver, gold, rhodium plated and the Pure Copper sounds very, very nice! I sure liked them better. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZZCVY7X/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_3?smid=A3VVEYV1N1AUCZ&th=1 I have also tried some of the really expensive plugs from other companies and found them to be a big waste of money. The Monosaudio are GREAT and very affordably priced. I even saved enough to make them pretty with Techflex, but you can leave them plain. |
@mofimadness thanks! I may try out some of their Encore wire. What do you use for plugs? |
@tubeguy76...I have all three. The Red Wave only on my big Pass Labs amps. Unless you have some massive current capability gear, (like the Pass amps) this is overkill. I also have several of the Power Plus and Encore. I really don't hear a big difference between these two. I think the Encore is the best buy of the bunch. |
@mofimadness which cable? They have three different kinds of AC cable. |
I have nothing against the various companies mentioned above. I just want to let you guys know of a giant killer new company out there by the name of Veritas Cables, their website is under construction and the only availably I know of is to phone them directly or find their ad on USAM. There is at least one write up in the Audiogon Forum: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/veritas-cables-a-new-brand-that-i-found I am not affiliated with any company in any way, just a very satisfied customer, that wants to pass along a good thing while their sale is still in progress. |
DH Labs also has a Cyber Monday DIY sale, 25% off bulk cable and connectors. I too would like to know about Nordost. I don't know why, my Q10s are doing good but I have a hankering to try some Red Dawn or similar. Both of course are silver plated copper. IF this helps, the Q10s can hold it's own against Acoustic Zen Satori. |
I really like DH Labs. I also have Nordost Blue Heaven. The Blue Heaven are good , the DH Air Matrix Cryo are better shielded and have better plugs. Which sound better? I don't think either have a signature just good well balanced cables. I think DH is a good value, I'm thinking of getting some speaker cable with their 20% off sale. |
I’ve not heard DH Labs signal or power cords in a while. I did have their AES/EBU, SPDIF Coax and USB digital cables. I thought they were excellent value. |
If you can make your own I really like the OEM pure silver cables from Parts Connexion. Otherwise I use Mogami in assemblies by World's Best. What both share is completely not there. No colorations or loss of any kind. Sorry I haven't heard Nordost in forever. |