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Silver cables added resolution

Hi All,
I’ve been able to test some silver cables, and they seem to perform differently (in a good way) from the Copper ones. With the current cables I have one point where it seems to be very clear is the added resolution, specifically at the top end.

On my system, and because of the added resolution, it seems I now hear more of the mains noise.,I was wondering if anyone had similar experiences and what they did to reduce the mains noise perception?

Thanks in advance
Fil


filipedine

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filipedine OP
36 posts
 
Hi All,

thanks for all the comments. I don’t think it is related with shielding has I get the same issue with a WW Eclipse 8. And in this specific case I am using XLR cables

So we can have a better undresrand of the issue:
Basically I get a “Hiss” that comes out of the Tweeter that increases with the Silver based Cable and is audible at about 60cm from the tweeter. I think the Silver base cable is more transparent and is showing more of noise present in the mains.

The building where I live is very high and has Mobiles antenas on the top flor. I already have a power conditioner and a IFi AC Purifier but I might need more. Look forward to hear your suggestions.

thanks

Fil
filipedine OP
36 posts
 
Hi All,

Spoke with the guys that sold me the XLR’s and they are shielded. The cable is a 3 wire plus a shield layer.

Thinking about my rig and how it is setup, and the only cables that do not have a shield layer connected are the power cables. Probably the noise is getting in the system at this level - but not shore.
Probably the Silver XLR cables are only showing something that was already there.

I will have to check this situation before hand has I’ve had this cables for years and alway preformed well.

Thanks

Fil

filipedine OP
36 posts
 
Hi All,
If we don’t take in to account the cable geometry and construction, Silver and Cooper cables play different just because they are different materials. If one likes Silver over Copper or the other way around please open a different post.

This post is about what can one do to reduce noise flor on a system with Silver cables.

Thank
Fil

filipedine OP
36 posts
 
Hi all,

l am now waiting for new Power cable to arrive, if all go as expected, I should see a drop in the hiss has This new cables are shilded and the current one are not.

I Will keep you updated.

Has for @johnnyotto points.Thanks for your input, I did not change the Gains, Amps and pre amp are playing ok.

In the building where I live, there are some mobile antenas, and I think the issue is cause by:
- missing shilded power cables
- mains noise generated by the antennas (more filtre Mayer be requeres)

Fil


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