Goertz MI2 with Sim I-5

Thanks for your reply.

I mostly listen late 19th century classical music like Mahler, Wagner, and Strauss.

When I play male/female vocal, it sounds like little echoes follow their voices.

Since my amp runs warmer than before, I may need Zobel network.

Here is another question.
Does anyone know how to find R and C values in Zobel network?

Steve
I have resolution CD55, Gyrodec SE+SME309+Audio technica OC-9, Sim I-5 with Dynaudio Contour 1.8MK2.
I use Allen Wright's silver interconnector(you can find his receipe from www.vacuumstate.com) and powercable.

Before I use Goertz, I thought Sim I-5 wasn't enough to drive 87db 4Ohm speaker and considered to move up Sim pre/power combination.
I was just luck to find the weakest link in my system without wasting money and time.

If your amp is running noticeably warmer, you do need the zobels. I would refrain from running the amp with the Goertz until you can install the appropriate impedance networks to take care of this problem. In the meantime, go back to using your older cables and see how they compare now that you've gotten used to the Goertz somewhat. This is not to say that you've heard your system with the Goertz running at optimum performance as of yet though.

The zobel's should be available from the dealer that you purchased them from ( if you bought new ) or directly from Goertz at a very nominal charge if you bought used.

As to the "echo's" that you're hearing, it is possible that you are now hearing the reverb that was originally added to the recording. This is VERY common, as it helps to fill out a voice and add "body" ( if properly used ) while somewhat helping to cover flaws in the vocal performance.

From your comments, it seems as if you've got more apparent volume with the Goertz than what you previously had with another cable. Am i reading that correctly ? Sean
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Sean

You are correct! I got more volumn with Goertz cable.

My guess is that the sound filled out with the Goertz, giving it more apparent weight and impact and apparent volume. It is possible that your amp is actually loading up slightly better, but i doubt if it would be enough to make a huge difference. Sean
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I add zobel network and my amp run less warmer than before.
Thanks all for your interest in my question.

Kyung