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Electraglide Ultra Kahn / Shunyata Anaconda vx

Guys, I'm soon going to be looking for a very high quality power cable for my transport (system details below) and have both the Ultra Kahn Statement 2 and Anaconda vx on my shortlist. The qualities I favour are musicality and a full bodied tonal structure, with excellent micro-dynamics to recreate a realistic ambiance. I already have an anaconda vx which i think is great however a dealer (with an excellent reputation who stocks both brands) has suggested I will love the Ultra Kahn even more. Alternatively maybe you can suggest other models which may work well for me. I've heard good things about elrod however they are too inflexible for my tastes; similarly any views about the Wollf Carbon Ribbons would be appreciated. thanks Mark

audio synthesis transcend and dax discrete
valhalla i/c with silver bullet plugs
rogue amp with nos gecs / rcas
xindak fs2 spkr cables
hydra 8 with anaconda / python / xindak gold
townshend seismic stand
colesey

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warrenh
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I would take a serious look at the Harmonix X-DC Studio Masters. One of the greatest values (never thought I'd say that about a $1k plus cord) considering the cost of the big boys. I have a golden earred buddy, who traded in all his Elrods for the Masters. Also, if I remember correctly, I read a post on the 'gon a ways back, about someone changing over to the Harmonix from the Anaconda. Just a little FWIW. peace, warren
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warrenh
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Neutrality? What is that supposed to sound like? What is the quintessential referent? Is there one? I read this all the time on the 'gon. " I need an IC that will soften up the highs from my cdp." ICs as tone controls? It appears to be a very subjective thing: neutrality. Will my neutral sounding system sound like your neutral sounding system? I know there's no answer for these rhetorical queries, but I finally, fwiw, got all my wires to sound good to me. peace, warren
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warrenh
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Sean, what is a "nuetral" power cord? Is yours neutral? Tell us about it, and how you know it is neutral? What is your listening referent? I asked these questions before but, there were no takers. I wonder why? thanks in advance....peace, warren
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warrenh
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Sean, don't be afraid..I won't hurt ya. Cat got your tongue? Hard to believe. Hey, let's keep it to principles before personalites. Fair? I'm interested in your take: "nuetral cables" peace, warren
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warrenh
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Sean, thanks for the info. I found it very interesting. Well, at least, what I understood. A little too scientific for me. I'm interest in what power cords you have found through your listening experiences to have the lowest noise floors. peace, warren
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warrenh
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Sean, what power cords, speaker cables and ICs do you use in your system? Take a glance at my above question as well. thanks...
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warrenh
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Sean, I don't know what your parole conditions were/are for your Audiogon reinstatement, but I do know this: nothing changes if nothing changes. Thin skin? Onion skin is more like it. You, do however, have Audio Asylum to do what you love most.......
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