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Opus 21 cable questions

Ok, I finally have the final piece to my system, as I have purchased a used Resolution Audio Opus 21 cdp. (Well, it is on the way anyway.)

I have two questions:

What balanced interconnect will work best with this cdp?
(I use an Ayre K-1X preamp, which is running fully balanced, fyi.) I don't really have a lot of money, so no Valhalla type suggestions. Keep it under a few hundred dollars for a used 1 meter pair please.

Also, any thoughts on the power cable, and whether it needs to be upgraded to get the best sound out of the Opus 21. Or if you find that your get the really good sound with the stock power cable, let me know that too. Again, inexpensive suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks for all your help, in advance!
kurt_tank

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reubent
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I know you want a balanced cable suggestion, but I don't have one as the amps I owned at the time I had my Opus 21 did not have balanced inputs. However, as Lazarus stated, the DNM is the way to go if you want to bypass the internal volume control of the O21. There is a DNM DIN-RCA cable for sale here on AudiogoN (I have no affiliation with the seller) that will allow you to use the DIN output (not volume controlled) and connect the other end to a unbalanced RCA connector on your pre-amp.

Since you mentioned that you use a pre-amp, I'm suggesting the above. I think the DIN output of the O21 is the only output that bypasses the internal volume control built into the O21.

BTW, the internal volume control is very good IMHO, but why have it in the circuit if you don't need it?

Like Lazarus28, I miss my Opus 21 and may end up buying one again in the future. It is a great bargain IMHO....

Enjoy,

TIC
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