Taralabs cables

Jafant,

I once owned the Krell 300i integrated. Had forgotten. A very nice piece and perhaps a "taste of Krell", but not ultimately representative of Krell's finest products IMO. You already know my opinions on good SS amps...

Best to you,

Dave

Hello audiolabyrinth,

FPB600c.

Dave

https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/3778

Perhaps only "fine" to me ;) but I enjoy it.

BTW - Tara Labs is one of my top five...

Best to you audiolabyrinth,
Dave

One other thing in common: I am currently using Tara Labs RSC Master Gen 2 interconnects from Ayre preamp to DR-9 amps. Way old but excellent ICs. The "other woman" to the SR cabling (wife) in the rest of my system. lol

Best to you audiolabyrinth,
Dave

Hi audiolabyrinth,

Due to my overall preference for XLR ICs (my Ayre preamp and Krell amp are both fully-differentially balanced), the single-ended RSC Master Gen 2’s have seen little use between the initial purchase period and the recent re-introduction into my system due to the recently-added DR-9s sounding so much better via SE vs XLR. I always liked the sound of these cables, so they have survived the many transitions of cabling over the years. Sort of a reference for me I suppose.

I try to treat my cables tenderly, but it is very hard with stiff XLRs (SR Apex for example) since different source components have different orientations of the XLR males on the rear (Ayre CX-7eMP vs Sony SCD-XA5400ES). I have to let the Apex re-settle for a few hours (even overnight) after switching between the two due to the twist required to accommodate the 45 degree difference in XLR plug orientation between the two players.

No issues as of yet with the RSC Master Gen 2 with the exception of two of the screw-down RCA locking collars loosing their ability to fully tighten down on the RCA females of my Ayre preamp and DR-9 amps.

Thanks for the heads up on the delicate nature of these ICs. I would hate to inadvertently damage them as I have no plans to replace them as this point.

What exactly do the small wires that connect the L & R cables on the RSC Master Gen 2s accomplish? Common shield ground?

Best to you audiolabyrinth,
Dave

Thanks for the extended explanation audiolabyrinth. You remind me, well, of me. lol

I thought as much re: the "thin wire about 3 inches long". My Ayre preamp’s L &R outputs are on the exact opposite end of the back panel, so I had to "rig" a small-gauge generic wire connecting the two leads. Okay?

The OCD side of me, although partially defeated over the years, wants me to worry about existing ruptures of the delicate-sounding conductors in the cable. But they sound GREAT, so I am choosing not to worry (or, at least, to make the attempt).

Best to you audiolabyrinth,
Dave

Hi audiolabyrinth,

I imagine your "budget system" to be quite good as you could have bought a Maserati/Ferrari for what you must have in your Tara Labs cables/cords in your main system. ;)

Best to you audiolabyrinth,
Dave

Thanks.  Now I can relax and enjoy the music.

Read where you plan to try Cerious GE?

Best to you audiolabyrinth,
Dave

Hi audiolabyrinth,

Don’t let jafant read of this best-ever one-of-a-kind Krell. lol

Best to you both,
Dave

Hello audiolabyrinth,

Very impressive indeed. Sounds like near-perfection in wire technology. Have you ever talked with the human "Grand Master" at Tara Labs about his/her opinion on the use of Graphene in cables?

Best to you as always audiolabyrinth,
Dave

Hi audiolabyrinth,

Not suggesting that the Cerious GE cables are on par with the best from Tara Labs, only asking if you have ever had any conversation with the designer(s) at TL about Graphene?

Best to you audiolabyrinth,
Dave

Fair enough audiolabyrinth. Thanks.

Best to you,
Dave

Hi audiolabyrinth,

Happy with my current cables for now. Focusing on vibration isolation at present.

Best,
Dave

"Dlcockrum,  what have you been considering for vibration control ?"

Hi audiolabyrinth,

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/review-of-solid-tech-discs-of-silence

Also purchased eden Sound TerraStone footers for the "new to me" MW Sony 5400ES and TerraStone roller bearings to go under the MW power supply and under my preamp.  All should be here Friday.

http://edensoundaudio.com/shop/category/terrastone-footers/

Best to you audiolabyrinth,
Dave

Geez fellas. This guy loves Tara Labs cables and started this thread himself. He has been rolling along for nearly two years, posting to the wind and to whomever may read it. Some have participated and others have just ignored it. 

Isn't there enough malice in the country/world already? Just let him be for goodness sake. Leave the spreading of hatred to the main stream media.

Dave