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Monarchy SM-70 to Model 33 interconnect question

Hi,

I have a pair of Monarchy Audio SM-70's running in mono-block mode and I have a Monarchy Model 33 DAC/Preamp. I'm currently using RCA-SE connection between the amp and preamp, but many reviews I've read state that it sounds better running with the XLR/balanced connection.

Question, has anyone ever used the Monarchy DAB-1 balanced cable for interconnects? Also, Monarchy stated that a single DAB-1 also works as a balanced digital cable. At 50 ohms, is this really a good choice?

CC Poon at Monarchy says these cables work well as both digital and as interconnects. Is this really a good use of my cash, or should I move on to another vendor?

BTW, I think the Monarchy products sound great, especially for the price I paid for used items.

Thanks for the assistance.

TIC
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sean
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If your happy with the Monarchy gear as a combo, why not trust the man that built / designed them to know what will work with them ??? I'm sure that CC has played with enough cables on his gear to know how they respond and what works best. Like anything else though, personal taste and system synergy is what comes into play. Given the fact that you already like how he has voiced the components that you have, it would seem logical that he would continue on down the line with cables that would compliment his products and produce a synergistic sound. Sean
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