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RCA Interconnect recommendations

I'm looking for a new set of interconnects and need recommendations.  I'm running a Rega P3 (with Exact and Neo PSU) and a Sonic Frontiers SFL-1.  In between, I will be adding a Darlington MM7B, which is on order.  I was using an old pair of Cardas Ultralink 5C interconnects but find them a bit muddled.  I also have a pair of Audioquest Red River interconnects and they're very bright.  Any suggestions for something that's musical, clear and detailed, with good bass response?  

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wlutke
733 posts
 

Good logic since both the Cardas and the SFL-1 have a "kind" presentation.  Also, the 12AT7 or CV4024 can have lost their sparkle.  Tube rolling could be worth a shot. The new phono pre may have a voice in this too.  Have fun!

soix
9,694 posts
 

What’s your budget, and are you looking for new or used?

jl35
4,036 posts
 

Cerious Technologies

ghdprentice
7,187 posts
 

I used to own some Sonic Frontiers gear... I understand you quandary. It can sound pretty warm and so you have to walk the line of getting a pretty neutral interconnect. I have to agree that moving up the Cardas hierarchy will get you more transparent sound. Used, would be a good way to go. Get into the Cardas Clear or Clear Beyond lines would be your sweet spot.

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audphile1
5,315 posts
 

One other suggestion - I ran Acoustic Zen Silver Ref 2 from Sutherland 20/20 to preamp. I had AZ Absolute Copper from preamp to amp and it struck a perfect balance. If you already have warm sounding cables between amp and pre then O wouldn’t hesitate to try AZ Silver Ref 2 from phono to pre. But the Frey 2 I recommended earlier are overall better cables to my ears than the AZ Silver.

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