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IC for Moon/Revel

Need an advice for ICs. Present system is:
NAD C541i
yet some old-cheapo-Monster-interconnects
Moon i-5
AZ Satori
Revel M20

Both Moon and Revels are quite revealing and on neutral (some cold) side. When I got Satori, I experienced more pleasant bass, and a little (not enough though) softened highs. I want to extend Satoi's effect a little more, especially in regards to highs, which are still a little (I mean a little) too bright. Some warmer sound would be appreciated, but I don't want to sacrifice resolution /details /soundstage for warmth.
dmitrydr

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dmitrydr OP
221 posts
 
Thanks Warren, it isn't really a problem, but a 'wish for improvement' :).
I saw too many opinions that NAD c541i is not that bad, and to get a *significant* improvement means to get into $2K range - it is planned, but not for this year. Speakers are on stands with spikes. So, before I can really evaluate my system I have to get an adequate IC, otherwise anything wrong may be explained by the present "inadequate" ICs.
dmitrydr OP
221 posts
 
Both dealer and Cable Company recommended van den hul. Any opinions?
dmitrydr OP
221 posts
 
What a silence, huh?
dmitrydr OP
221 posts
 
Aren't they have an issue with some loss of details?
dmitrydr OP
221 posts
 
Guys, I don't want to overpower the warm side. I'm lookong for a perfectly neutral cable with a very little bit of warmness. Am I wrong that both Cardas NR and JPS are some warmer then what can be describer by the word 'little'?
dmitrydr OP
221 posts
 
Umm... Good point... Never thought...
dmitrydr OP
221 posts
 
I'm considering to change te source. NAD C541i to Marantz DV-8400. No HDCD, but there are SACD and DVD-A... Obviously I'd appreciate any opinions on that matter.
And, getting back to the subject, who is familiar with Marantz house sound, and considering the other components, what interconnects are recommended?
dmitrydr OP
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Ok, I've took Warrenh's advise as an action item... NAD has gone, and I've got Simaudio Moon Nova CDP, which I find just amazing from every and each point of view. Now the weakest link remained is ICs. Nova sounds so good, so I'm pretty confused what interconnects will do the best now... Any advise, please?
dmitrydr OP
221 posts
 
CableCompany advised Wireworld Eclipse III+... What other cable could be considered as similar - just to understand its character?
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