Xenithon - You did mention Cardas Golden Cross, and that's what I'll be moving into my system soon. They shouldn't cost that much more than some of the other cables you mentioned, should they? I have a Unison Research S8 tube amp, with a Shunyata Diamondback PC, Consonance Reference 2.2 CD player (tube stage) with a Shunyata Black Mamba V2 PC, Wireworld Polaris speaker cable, and a set of Spendor S3/5's. Now some might say this is a warm system already, but I find that too many recordings are too sibilant, especially on the singers' "s" sounds. The equalizing on the higher frequency range isn't always right either, and too often the singer sounds like they have a tooth missing (even though I'm aware of the limitations of the CD medium). Since recordings vary so much, what I want to do is to take one of the brighter recordings that I have, and find a match of components that will make it sound more listenable. If some other recordings turn out a little dull, then so be it. The quality of our equipment should force something good out anyway. Rather that than an irritant top end. I'd keep one eyeball on the GC's.
Shortlist of Speaker Cables/ICs: advice/opinions
Good Day,
I am in the market for speaker cables and interconnects. The system includes an Electrocompaniet amp, Shanling CDP and Gallo Ref III speakers. I am looking for 6-8ft single wire SC and 1m RCA IC, budget of $700-$900 new or used.
The characterisitics I am after are: something detailed and accurate, but not clinical/not too lean. I also prefer something warm as opposed to something bright dry as long as it isn't too rolled off. However accuracy is the key.
I have come up with the following shortlist and would like any suggestions, opinions and experiences. As you can see, I plan to get SC and IC from the same brand (this has always worked well for me):
Kimber: MonocleXL SC and KS-1011 IC
Analysis Plus: Solo Oval 8 SC and Solo Crystal IC
Harmonic Tech: Pro 9 Plus SC and Pro-Silway III IC
Acoustic Zen: Satori II SC and Matrix Ref II IC
Please try not to suggest other brands as many are simply not available to me. I have also tried Cardas and Audience, neither of which impressed me (well, the Cardas Golden Cross did but is way out of my budget).
Thanks and Regards,
X
I am in the market for speaker cables and interconnects. The system includes an Electrocompaniet amp, Shanling CDP and Gallo Ref III speakers. I am looking for 6-8ft single wire SC and 1m RCA IC, budget of $700-$900 new or used.
The characterisitics I am after are: something detailed and accurate, but not clinical/not too lean. I also prefer something warm as opposed to something bright dry as long as it isn't too rolled off. However accuracy is the key.
I have come up with the following shortlist and would like any suggestions, opinions and experiences. As you can see, I plan to get SC and IC from the same brand (this has always worked well for me):
Kimber: MonocleXL SC and KS-1011 IC
Analysis Plus: Solo Oval 8 SC and Solo Crystal IC
Harmonic Tech: Pro 9 Plus SC and Pro-Silway III IC
Acoustic Zen: Satori II SC and Matrix Ref II IC
Please try not to suggest other brands as many are simply not available to me. I have also tried Cardas and Audience, neither of which impressed me (well, the Cardas Golden Cross did but is way out of my budget).
Thanks and Regards,
X