+1 @audphile1 You might try waiting for a suitable used AZ Silver Ref interconnect to come available (I’ve got a couple pair but won’t part with them) and try that in place of the Wow and see what happens, and it’s also the cheapest and easiest thing to try. If it provides an improvement in the right direction you’re probably onto something, and adding more Silver Refs will give you even more as in my experience their qualities are cumulative. I’ve used the Silver Refs with my McCormack 0.5 for many years and find them to be a very synergistic match and provide precisely the sound characteristics you’re looking for. I can only imagine they’d be a big improvement over the Wows.
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You’ve got a very good amp and preamp. Maybe try some tube rolling in the Herron to inject more sparkle and life into the sound? Frankly, if I’m you I’m looking at the speakers. Many newer speakers have more natural detail and better 3D imaging and a bigger soundstage with better overall transparency than speakers of yore. As an example I’d mention these Joseph Audio Perspective 2s in their gorgeous Sapele wood finish that’ll likely expand your audio horizons in all directions. If not, just sell them for little/no loss, but IMHO that’s the prime area for an upgrade given what you’re looking for. Just my $0.02 FWIW, and best of luck. |