Preamp PC - Elrod Sig II or SR Tesla T2 or ??

Joeyboynj

That's special. Thanks.

I bet they would too... and it'd be like walking into the 'big' room at a dealership... and for me that's always a mistake. Finding out what I'm missing, that is.

The Accels were too 'too' for me. My Res Ref x2 ICs didn't like them much, and the Acoustic Refs liked my RR's more but not enough... and then there were them darn taxes the county applies... and enjoy's doing it so much that mine were raised severely this time. So, so much for them, but they got a good home in the end.

The article I read the other day said an all SR Tesla series wired rig was a whole other world, once done.

A whole other world means a ticket I simply can't afford... and then there's all that packing, buying new clothes, cameras, hats, etc., so it's best most often I just remain ignorant of 'what could be'.

it's less painful that way for me.

Thanks Folks. Very much.

One thing I am trying to accomplish with this addition is to gain a bit of depth in the sound stage... rear of stage info, etc.

Not a mid hall seated position or the like... just some greater realization of the distance behind the speakers.... if It is possible.

If not, then certainly as natural a sound (organic) as is possible with as good imaging and extension. Full bodied mid range would also be welcomed.

I'm looking to spend around or under, $500 for a new or preowned 15A cord 5-6 ft long.

Thanks John

You and a couple others here are usually possessive of my ear... I mentioned the SR as it's simply getting so much attention recently. however only the Acoustic Ref were even close to my tastes and were found just missing the mark of where I wanted to be with ICs, THEN.

I ordered a Tesla T2 today from the Cable Co. just to see. The input I got there on the Elrod also correlates with my suspiscions as to the results of having a Sig II on the Thor.

Consequently, I'll give the T2 a go and make a decision thereafter.

My reticence there with the Elrod Sig II was to it's bigger bro's expansive sound stage depiction... or that of the present state of affairs with my rig.

I mostly just lack depth. I've sure plenty of res & details having added another Taipan helix so both monos use them. The bandwidth itself seems very close to neutral while displaying some very good timberal colors within the notes. instruments are pretty easy to pick out to as to their origins... and definitely their placements.

in all things are just about right where I want them without making or undergoing wholesale electronic changes.

... and I beleieve I'll be migrating the power train into the closer proximity to the speakers and make a change in speaker wires thereafter. hopefully improving upon the neutrality of the sR sig 10 x2's now there.

I'll bare those other ones in mind too... especially the Enchanter... I've spoken with them before, just not gotten around to trying it yet.

many thanks.. as always.

Ozzy
Thanks for that insight Oz, I appreciate it. I was worried that might possibly be the case... some are just that way.

Fplanner2000
Thanks for stepping up to confirm things..

A Jade "Dick Vermile" huh.

Do you remember where the Electraglide S.O.T.U., was in the line up or an Epiphany X?

Would that Epiphany X be as suitable?

Thanks much

10-4 John.

RE DV
I've never been acused of having too much fun... but I keep trying ;-)

Joeyboynj

Thanks for asking...

Sorry it took me so long to get back to you... I've been putting together a PC Blue Ray - DVD player I can integrate into the HT system... graphics card, new monitor, power supply, SATA 1gb HD, etc.

Yes. Just finished and sent it back to the Cable Co. yesterday.

It's a nice cable and suited to several spots in my various pieces, here and there. Even my Onkyo 805 receiver liked it a lot. Apart from that one item, it does seem more suited to lesser current drawing gear.

Good detail and resolution, and some depth was added, albeit not with the notebook as source. There it was merely greater lateral disbursement of the sound field. But little depth if any was added. IMHO.

I found it suited the Bel Canto DAC3 far more than it did the Thor preamp... and swapped it to it quite soon, replacing the Voodoo Tesla II that usually supplied the DAC.

Lastly, it did add a deeper blackness to the Soundstage, thereby illuminating the presentations' components better. I did like that a good bit. Things were overall quieter as the noise floor diminished too.

I also gave some thought to the notion that an all Tesla pc powered rig would gain for me my desire here, but that way lays a far greater $$$ outlay, and consequently, a more involved prospect which isn't a sure thing either.

So the beat the bushes for another snake, goes on...

Many cable companies affect great synergy if all their cables are used throughout in a system. Not just SR. many.

I like the idea of mixing and matching the component to the power cord. Which means sometimes 'same same' along the way, and sometimes not. it also depends on just where you are in the mix too. Wanna start all over aghain? Just getting into it? etc.

...and then there is the notion that some cables from differing makers, play well together... and there's a 'house' sound to contend with now and then too.

Either way... all alike or all different, no one can say for sure how you will like it. As the T2 did several things very well, lots of detail, resolution, and lessend noise floor, I didn't care for the somewhat dryer conveyance of the music I heard with it in the mix.

Again, my own preffs not withstanding, I'm not keen on having to outfit my whole rig with one line up to reveal it's best attributes either.

Joeyboynj

I appreciate the thoughts herein. Thanks.

Sig 10 x2 active speaker cables sound dry? ....I'd beg to differ with you on that point alone. Until the shielding is fully active, I'd say yes... afterwards though, I'd say no.

I needd to get off that fence I'm sure and really get serious as to another speaker cable upgrade perhaps, but truth be told, they seem to really get out of the way in my deal very well indeed.

Add to that I'd prefer to move my 2 ch gear closer to the speakers first and cut the length and associated costs by perhaps more than half I suspect. Albeit then what? I'm thinking maybe Nirvana SX Ltds there too... if they are like their IC siblings.

I'll remain mindful of your suggestion however... it would be nice to not have to plug into the wall, yet more cabling.