Advice for RCA Interconnect Upgrade?


Hey Guys,

Kinda new here and first time asking for advice.  Thinking about upgrading RCA interconnects between DAC and Int. amp..

Currently using CHORD Clearway 1M.  This is my system:

REGA  Aethos integrated amp. (no XLR )

Jay's Audio CD Transport

Denafrip's Pontus II DAC

SVS Ultra Towers (highly modified)

Silversmith Fidelium speaker cables

Using an app on my iphone, the response has peak db from 4k to 5k.  I would prefer to tame that a bit.

Of course I have power chord and AC line upgrades and such but I hope this is a good starting point for your help.

Thanks,  Lawrence From MI

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@lrlacosse Thinking about upgrading RCA interconnects between DAC and Int. amp..Currently using CHORD Clearway 1M.

 

What are you using between your digital source(s) and your DAC now?

 

While I usually compare pairs of rca interconnects, recently rediscovered notable differences and varying results with different digital cables too. Tried a former well known mainstream digital cable I had stored and was surprised how bad it was.

 

"What are you using between your digital source(s) and your DAC now?"

AFTERDARK. BLACK MAGIC MKII CARBON FIBER SHIELDING (CFS) I2S HDMI CABLE

 

@lrlacosse "This was done only on the upper and high frequency parts of the crossover. The inductors I wanted to use for the bass part are just too big and an external crossover would be needed. So, yes, probably my own fault for the bump in db in the 4 to 5k range. "

 

With the crossover mods and part changes, why do you believe you caused a bump in db in 4-5k range? Did you change the specs on parts used or change the crossover point or something?

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"With the crossover mods and part changes, why do you believe you caused a bump in db in 4-5k range?"

I used a simple app on my iphone and a test cd. Probably not very accurate.