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| Xangsane Cryo OCC vs Sterling Silver XLRs @mbolek I almost pulled the trigger on the XS-5500 as they are in direct comparison of the Neotech's offerings in the Saraha line without the fancy geometry. Have you received the XS-5500's? If so, what is your impression of the cables? | |
| Xangsane Cryo OCC vs Sterling Silver XLRs @ted_b I skipped the DIY method as the XS-1105 is $918 for 12m on AliX from the Xangsane store and $668 for 12m directly from Xangsane US website. I paid $886 for the 2 cables and with the option of returning them if they are not to my liking. T... | |
| Xangsane Cryo OCC vs Sterling Silver XLRs Sterling Silver is all over eBay as well from Chinese retailers. I'll let my ears judge if indeed hear some sonic benefits from the cables. I didn't think OCC copper would provide enhancements but for some reason it's apparent when I switched fr... | |
| Xangsane Cryo OCC vs Sterling Silver XLRs I just ordered a 1m and 5m of the 1105ag XLRs. I'll report back in probably 3 weeks once they arrive and have been burned in. As for the AliExpress scams, they happen on alot of websites. I purchased them from the Xangsane store and not some ra... | |
| Xangsane Cryo OCC vs Sterling Silver XLRs Thanks for the insight. I'll pull the trigger tomorrow when they price out the 5m order. | |
| Xangsane Cryo OCC vs Sterling Silver XLRs I've always heard that silver can sound bright. How would you characterize the sound of Xangsane's sterling silver? | |
| Plinius A-150 @jayctoy What was your previous amp prior to the SA100? What was the improvements that the SA100 brought to your system? How would you describe the upper and mid range that the SA100 displays in your system? | |
| Plinius A-150 @stereo5 The ARC 150SE is a very good amp. I originally had the 75 which was the best amp that I had owned but lacked in authority and dynamics. The 150SE provides more authority and dynamics than the 75 but it's not the end all of amplification... | |
| How to adjust the bias on an Audio Research Ref 75? @cleeds Thank you so much!!! We are sitting pretty now across all four tubes at 65. Eva Cassidy is sounding angelic right now. |