There is certainly something going on with the Schroeder double interconnect (DI) arrangement.
I'm have two sets of DIY DI's which I've made up with low cost Mogami w2534 star quad microphone cable - terminated to single xlr connectors, i.e. no 'Y' adapters. The DI's are between my Benchmark DAC3L, HPA4 pre and bridged mono AHB2's
I'm getting greater apparent dynamics/impact, better separation and dimensionality to instruments/voices - which seem to be presented in bolder relief with better timbral detail - and a more expansive feel to the soundstage but without loss of focus. There is also a non-fatiguing quality to the music that doesn't seem to impact detail.
I'd still like to do further listening to see if there are any negative consequences to these changes.
I'm have two sets of DIY DI's which I've made up with low cost Mogami w2534 star quad microphone cable - terminated to single xlr connectors, i.e. no 'Y' adapters. The DI's are between my Benchmark DAC3L, HPA4 pre and bridged mono AHB2's
I'm getting greater apparent dynamics/impact, better separation and dimensionality to instruments/voices - which seem to be presented in bolder relief with better timbral detail - and a more expansive feel to the soundstage but without loss of focus. There is also a non-fatiguing quality to the music that doesn't seem to impact detail.
I'd still like to do further listening to see if there are any negative consequences to these changes.