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Now I know what they mean by a bright cable.

Have an Integra Research RDC-7 pre amp with balanced outputs. When I first got it I used Better Cables XLR balanced for my front two channels and it sounded great. However I fell in love with a DH Labs Air Matrix ad and swapped them out. Long story short the DH Labs in my system is so bright, the music sounds unnatural and definetly causes listerner fatigue. I swapped back the better cables and the difference is unmistakeable. Perhaps the DH Labs might be good on tube equipment but wow it sounded like nails on a blackboard on mine. What causes a cable to sound so bright? Is is silver vs copper?
darrylhifi

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ozzy
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Most Silver wire cables need quite a long break in to sound as intended.
Put the cables in play mode on CD Player continuos for 2-4 weeks, then listen.
I am sure they will sound better.
But,in the end each System is different and the cable may end up being too "bright" with your equipment.
Again, give it time to break in before deciding.
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