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So YOU can't hear a difference in cables

I do.

I have a set of Van Den Hul the Seconds They get rid of the digtal glare and edge. They are non fatiguing to listen to.
They sound full and lush but give up some detail and soundstage. I can listen to them indefinitely.

My Au24's are more holographic, have better soundstage, detail in spades, but there is that digital edge and glare.

My silver interconnects sound good but tizzy on the top end. They are out.

Day in and day out give me the Van Den Hul the Seconds, no fatigue, but oh I want the detail and soundstage of the AU24's.

If you suffer from that digital glare or edge get the vandys.

I find that the louder the music the more that the cables matter. I find that cables "tune the sound".

Anyone have a suggestion for an interconnect that fits my bill at a reasonable price?
zilla
fatparrot
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There is an interesting phenomenon that I have discovered when performing an A/B comparison of gear or tweaks. It is more difficult to hear an IMPROVEMENT of fidelity than it is to hear a DEGRADATION of fidelity.
reubent
6,939 posts
 
Zilla,

I'm not trying to fan the flames here, but is it possible that your cheap, mass market Sony is introducing the digital glare that you hear?

You have a very expensive amp and speakers, but you're using a mid-fi digital front end.

I would bet that a high end CD player like a Resolution Audio Opus 21 or (insert high end CD player name here) and a Radio Shack Gold interconnect will KILL the Sony sonically, regardless of what interconnect you pair with it.

I'm not saying there aren't differences in sound when using different cables, but I do think you might be missing THE BIG BOAT and looking for a dingy to "float your boat".

I could be wrong and the Sony 333ES might be one of those rare "you get WAY more than you pay for" components, but I doubt it.............

Enjoy,

TIC
zilla OP
46 posts
 
Reubent.

It was an A Rated Stereophile component before being dicontinued. $1200 list new, and is a giant killer.
I have always not liked most CD sound. This unit is unbelievable with SACD. I have always used the Van Den Huls because they take off the digital edge that is so fatiguing.
mejames
986 posts
 
like dude he just said stereophile rated his Sony player class A so it can't be blamed for causing his problems he is describing. stereophile said class A end of story. he will learn I'm sure stereophile ratings are virtually worthless.
gunbei
2,327 posts
 
Wellfed,
Your last statement just painted a very scary picture for me. If the Poiema had stayed Rosie I think I would have quit the hobby! Thank goodness.

Fatparrot,
I've heard differences changing in both directions, but in general I'd agree with your statement. The impact of losing Roselyn Sanchez and being left with Whoopie Goldberg in her place would be too shocking to survive.

Zilla,
With all the Audience products I've owned I've noticed very little changes in break in compared to other brands, so the numbers you quote might turn out to be correct. I've never heard your Sony player, but I was going to suggest what Reubent did. You might want to also reevaluate the Audioquest speaker cable.

Good luck,
Dean
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