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Looking to Develop A Short List For An Interconnect

I have two amplifiers here, they sound a bit different. Pre-amplifier is a Trinnov Amethyst. 

First amp is a Matrix Audio MA-1 and its quite interesting. Reminds me a lot of my Classe Omega I have owned. A bit lean in the mids and a bit vibrant in the top end. I enjoy listening to them, my JBL 4367 sound like electrostats. But the mid band is lean. I use a pair of Wireworld Silver Eclipse 10 XLR interconnects between amp and pre.  Problem is I do not own this amp. 

The second amp is a Constellation Audio Inspiration 1.0, which I have recently acquired. This is supposed to be my long term amplifier, so the one I need to work with. I find it quite a bit darker and richer than the Matrix amplifier. From what I had read of the Constellation amplifier, this rich tube like presentation is not expected. So far the best sound I have gotten with it is with a pair of Wireworld Gold Eclipse 8 I have. 

So I am looking to develop a short list of interconnects to explore. I want something that is a degree or two more upfront and energetic than the Wireworld. Ideally I will go to the used market so that I can buy and sell if needed. But new is not out of the question. 

I have wondered about Nordost, maybe some of the upper level Kimber. But any suggestions or insights would be greatly appreciated. 

 

 

neonknight

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996turbo911
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You didn't mention a price so without that factor there are many options.

I would investigate the Audience Front Row as those are highly regarded and seem have that energy you are looking for. Their Studio One series is similar with  somewhat reduced price and performance, still very good. But to me the Front Row is worth the difference. 

I also hear great things about the Veritas Cables Argentum R, a pure silver cable that many here enjoy. I will definitely add these to one of my systems soon, their speaker cables and AES/EBU cable that I have blow me away. Excellent value too.

The Audioquest Black Beauty is worth a look. I heard some recently and thought it was one of the better of the recent Audioquest designs. Really dynamic and great vocal projection.

Lastly I believe Acrolink cables would tend to fit the signature you are looking for. They are a little harder to find though not impossible. The more affordable lines are pretty smooth so maybe too dark for what you want. As you move to the upper mid and top models they have that exact signature, I guess similar to the Audience Front Row. A really great sound in the right system.

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