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August 6, 2019, 11:53 PM #101
Re: Cables? What Brand/Model do you use?
“Life’s too short to listen to bad audio.”
Big rig: Brinkmann Taurus DD TT + 12.1 arm + Lyra Etna Lambda SL MC + HRS M3X2/ Cardas Clear Beyond phono/ Stillpoints LPI/ Brinkmann Edison mk2 phono + RöNT II Tube PS/ Synology NAS with Roon + HD Plex linear PSU + Shunyata HD/ AQ Vodka RJ45 + Aqvox Network Switch SE + AQ Diamond RJ45 into DAC/ Brinkmann Nyquist mk2/ Audionet Humboldt/ Cardas Clear Beyond ICs/ Kharma DB9-S 1.1 LS/ Inakustik Reference LS 4004 AIR/ Audioquest Niagara 5000/ Shunyata Alpha power (HC, Analogue, Digital)/ Finite Elemente Pagode Rack/ Stillpoints Ultra SS/ Vicoustic panels + Stillpoints Aperture II.
Small rig: Naim UnitiServe/ Curious USB/ Tidal/ Linn Klimax DS3/ Shunyata Power cable/ Pass Labs INT-60/ Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II/ HiD Diamond 8/ Harbeth 30.2 40th Anniversary/ Shunyata Venom EU7 & Venom 3 HD.
HP rig: MacBookAir/ Tidal/ Auralic Gemini 2000/ Sbooster LPSU/ Audeze LCD-2 Classic + WyWires Red/ Shunyata HD/ Shunyata Hydra 2/ Shunyata Venom.
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August 7, 2019, 12:15 AM #102Bud
Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
Sony XA-5400ES SACD
Pass XP-22 pre, X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers, SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR for source, Denali 2000 (2) for amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson four shelf maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits.
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August 7, 2019, 01:05 AM #103
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Re: Cables? What Brand/Model do you use?
Since he is actually serious he doesn't need the emoji.
Main - JVC QL-Y7/Denon DL-301 Mk II, Gold Note PH-10, Jays CDT3 Mk3 , Auralic Aries G2.2, Holo May KTE, Supratek Cabernet, Kinki Studio EX-B7 monoblocks, Verity Audio Otello, (2) Rythmik F12SE, Audio Envy IC, SC & PC's, Triode Wire Lab PC's, Inakustik USB and I2S, (2) Puritan Audio Labs PSM-156 with Groundmaster City, Timbernation rack
Family Room - Oppo UDP-203, Auralic Aries, Aqua La Voce S3, Kinki Studio EX-M1+, Nola KO, (2) Rythmik F-12G, Wireworld SC & IC's, Neotech PC's, SurgeX SA-1810
Greenville, SC- Jays CDT2 Mk 3, Auralic Aries G1, Holo Spring 3 KTE, Supratek Chardonnay, Odyssey Audio Kismet Reference, Rosso Fiorentino Volterra 2, (2) RSL Speedwoofers, iFi Audio Power Station, Wireworld IC's, Inakustik USB and I2s, Triode Wire Lab SC, Triode Wire Lab PC's, Furutech NCF Clear Line, Timbernation rack.
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August 7, 2019, 01:14 AM #104
Re: Cables? What Brand/Model do you use?
Well, I was being sarcastic, but I don’t know the sarcastic emoji to add at the end.
Bud
Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
Sony XA-5400ES SACD
Pass XP-22 pre, X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers, SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR for source, Denali 2000 (2) for amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson four shelf maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits.
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August 7, 2019, 08:21 AM #105
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August 7, 2019, 01:57 PM #106
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August 7, 2019, 02:19 PM #107
Re: Cables? What Brand/Model do you use?
Bud
Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
Sony XA-5400ES SACD
Pass XP-22 pre, X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers, SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR for source, Denali 2000 (2) for amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson four shelf maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits.
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August 7, 2019, 02:55 PM #108
Re: Cables? What Brand/Model do you use?
“Life’s too short to listen to bad audio.”
Big rig: Brinkmann Taurus DD TT + 12.1 arm + Lyra Etna Lambda SL MC + HRS M3X2/ Cardas Clear Beyond phono/ Stillpoints LPI/ Brinkmann Edison mk2 phono + RöNT II Tube PS/ Synology NAS with Roon + HD Plex linear PSU + Shunyata HD/ AQ Vodka RJ45 + Aqvox Network Switch SE + AQ Diamond RJ45 into DAC/ Brinkmann Nyquist mk2/ Audionet Humboldt/ Cardas Clear Beyond ICs/ Kharma DB9-S 1.1 LS/ Inakustik Reference LS 4004 AIR/ Audioquest Niagara 5000/ Shunyata Alpha power (HC, Analogue, Digital)/ Finite Elemente Pagode Rack/ Stillpoints Ultra SS/ Vicoustic panels + Stillpoints Aperture II.
Small rig: Naim UnitiServe/ Curious USB/ Tidal/ Linn Klimax DS3/ Shunyata Power cable/ Pass Labs INT-60/ Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II/ HiD Diamond 8/ Harbeth 30.2 40th Anniversary/ Shunyata Venom EU7 & Venom 3 HD.
HP rig: MacBookAir/ Tidal/ Auralic Gemini 2000/ Sbooster LPSU/ Audeze LCD-2 Classic + WyWires Red/ Shunyata HD/ Shunyata Hydra 2/ Shunyata Venom.
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August 7, 2019, 05:55 PM #109
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Re: Cables? What Brand/Model do you use?
I think it"s great that you have found satisfaction in your choice of cables.
However, cables are one of those "personal choice" issues where it is rare to find two or more that agree on "what's best".
Kind of like Tubes or solid state, Republican/Democrat, Protestant/Catholic, etc etc.
Plus many of us find cables are also very system dependent.
I'm glad you enjoy what you have but I don't think you will convince many others to share in your views.My System
Acoustic Revive RTP-4
Innuos Pulsar
Lampizator BALTIC4
Cary SLP-05
Pass XA30.5 or
Line Magnetic 845ia
Reference 3A Reflector's
Pr SVS SB3000 Subs
Cables & Tubes "subject to change without notification".
Complete system on battery power/solar
Core Audio Design Rack
DIY bass traps and custom curved diffusors.
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August 7, 2019, 08:30 PM #110
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Re: Cables? What Brand/Model do you use?
Chris Sommovigo's Stereolab Reference, all sources to Speakers.
Wonderfully Musical Cables
Bruce
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August 8, 2019, 09:12 AM #111
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August 8, 2019, 09:19 AM #112
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August 8, 2019, 10:40 AM #113
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August 8, 2019, 12:03 PM #114
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“Life’s too short to listen to bad audio.”
Big rig: Brinkmann Taurus DD TT + 12.1 arm + Lyra Etna Lambda SL MC + HRS M3X2/ Cardas Clear Beyond phono/ Stillpoints LPI/ Brinkmann Edison mk2 phono + RöNT II Tube PS/ Synology NAS with Roon + HD Plex linear PSU + Shunyata HD/ AQ Vodka RJ45 + Aqvox Network Switch SE + AQ Diamond RJ45 into DAC/ Brinkmann Nyquist mk2/ Audionet Humboldt/ Cardas Clear Beyond ICs/ Kharma DB9-S 1.1 LS/ Inakustik Reference LS 4004 AIR/ Audioquest Niagara 5000/ Shunyata Alpha power (HC, Analogue, Digital)/ Finite Elemente Pagode Rack/ Stillpoints Ultra SS/ Vicoustic panels + Stillpoints Aperture II.
Small rig: Naim UnitiServe/ Curious USB/ Tidal/ Linn Klimax DS3/ Shunyata Power cable/ Pass Labs INT-60/ Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II/ HiD Diamond 8/ Harbeth 30.2 40th Anniversary/ Shunyata Venom EU7 & Venom 3 HD.
HP rig: MacBookAir/ Tidal/ Auralic Gemini 2000/ Sbooster LPSU/ Audeze LCD-2 Classic + WyWires Red/ Shunyata HD/ Shunyata Hydra 2/ Shunyata Venom.
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August 8, 2019, 03:53 PM #115
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Jim
D'Agostino Momentum M-400's MxV’s & HD Pre-amp
Wilson Alexandria X2 Series 2 speakers
Digital: dCS Vivaldi APEX DAC, Clock & Upsampler
Analog: SME 20/3 with Esoteric E-03 Phono
Transparent Opus Speaker Cable & Interconnects & Opus Power Cords
Power Cords on Digital: Shunyata
Power Conditioner - Shunyata Everest
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October 24, 2019, 05:42 PM #116
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Re: Cables? What Brand/Model do you use?
Greetings all, long time reader of this forum just recently decided to add my two cents to threads....
i have invested in a complete loom of Wireworld Platinum cables
-Platinum Starlight 7 USB
-Platinum Starlight AES
-Platinum eclipse interconnects (RCA)
-6 Platinum Electra power cords
speaker cables are Analysis plus Silver Apex
i really like the “no house sound” of Wireworld’s cables... I can recognize changes in the system immediately ( for better or worse) and resolution is certainly top tier by anyone’s standards. I feel like the cable search is no longer a part of my lexicon .
i will say this..... not cheap
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October 24, 2019, 06:03 PM #117
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November 20, 2019, 04:12 PM #118
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Trying out the new Purist Audio Design - Diamond Dominus power cord on my DA/Preamp this week.
Burning in currently.
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November 20, 2019, 04:54 PM #119
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FRO, That is a very good -looking cable. I notice P.A.D. uses Furutech NCF connectors. A pair at full retail is about $750. They have an Anniversary Edition power cable priced at $15,000. What could POSSIBLY be worth $14,250 in that 1.5 meter of cord??!!
T+A MP3100HV, T+A PA3100HV. Custom made Furutech cables with ETP-609 distributor with NCF outlets, Harbeth 40.2 Anniversaries.
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November 20, 2019, 05:34 PM #120
Re: Cables? What Brand/Model do you use?
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
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November 20, 2019, 05:46 PM #121
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I love PAD cables, I currently have Musaeus Luminist, when I can I will climb a couple of steps higher.
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November 20, 2019, 10:47 PM #122
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FYI... According to their website it's all copper, PCCC with 9AWG per leg. At this price level in cables you're not paying for raw materials used, but rather for the sound quality and time spent in research and design to achieve it.
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November 21, 2019, 11:29 AM #123
Re: Cables? What Brand/Model do you use?
I use DH Labs cables and IC's exclusively. When I bought them 15+ years ago the prices were quite reasonable to me at the time.
Speaker cables: 4 x 3' lengths of Q-10 Signature
IC's: most are 3' lengths of Air Matrix w/1 x 20' pair of BL-1 with XLR connectors.2Ch: Sumiko Blackbird, Rega RB300 (modified), VPI HW-19 (modified), ARC SP-9MKIII, DBX 223SX, Dyna MKIII (radically modified), Magnepan 1.7, Dual 12" DIY TL subs, 2 bridged Crown XLS-402's, 14" HP laptop/2GB USB HDD, Emotiva XDA-2
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November 21, 2019, 04:41 PM #124
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I've owned D.H. Labs Air Matrix cables. Certainly amongst the best high value cables..
T+A MP3100HV, T+A PA3100HV. Custom made Furutech cables with ETP-609 distributor with NCF outlets, Harbeth 40.2 Anniversaries.
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December 17, 2019, 11:58 PM #125
Re: Cables? What Brand/Model do you use?
I had a change with my digital cables (surprise, surprise): I picked up the The Morrow Audio DIG3 Digital Cable with the Pure Harmony RCA’s (single cable). So far it’s pretty nice, and expect it to be even sweeter with more break-in forthcoming. I sold both USB Cables(Wireworld Starlight Platinum 7 USB, Black Cat Silverstar USB), for non-use, going strictly via CD transport...I had to try the USB deal...
Cheers
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My goodies, changes again, Still modest, but effective...(at least on my level).
47 Laboratory Midnight Blue 4733, Audiolab 6000CDT, OPPO BDP103, iFi Zen Blue, Sparkler Audio S301B diva. Cabling: RCA, Linn Blacks,
47 Laboratory 4708 speaker cables. Morrow Audio DIG3 w/KLE Pure Harmony connectors. DH Labs Red Wave A/C power (for the 4733) Yep,that's it. My aim is high, but sometimes I forget to wear my glasses...
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January 26, 2020, 09:10 PM #126
Re: Cables? What Brand/Model do you use?
Power cords..interconnect,speaker cable....all Silent Source 'Music Reference'...great cables....Great gentleman behind them..
Listening Room: 25' L x 18' W x 23' H..system on the long wall
Speakers: Tidal 'Contriva Diacera-SE
Amps: Chalice Audio 'Grail' SET mono blocks with Psvane WE 845 / 300b tubes
Source: Lumin X-1 Network Music Player
HighFidelity MC-1 Pro Helix conditioner
Cables:
Audience-Studio One RCA interconnect
SilverSmith 'Fidelium' speaker cables
Silent Source 'Music Reference' Power Cords x 3
Innuos 'PhoenixNet' Switch
CAD-CG-1
Audioquest 'fog lifters' under the Fidelium cables
Arya Audio-RevOpods under my Tidal Speakers
REL 212 SE Subwoofer x 2
Nordost V2 ethernet cable
EVP Isolation footers- subs-speakers- Lumin
Tweaks:
Stillpoints Ultra SS under amps
EVP HDR isolators 2" x 8...under my Lumin A1 and PSU
EVP HDR isolators 4" x 16..under my Tidal speakers and my REL 212 SE subs
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January 27, 2020, 06:02 PM #127
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Got this High Fidelity PRO Helix Signature Power Conditioner burning in currently.
This is one serious conditioner!!
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January 28, 2020, 09:55 AM #128
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This is one serious conditioner!!
More weird than serious.
Nice looking speaker, thou.
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January 28, 2020, 09:55 AM #129
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Source Analog: Kuzma Stabi R w/4point 11 arm | Kuzma 50 Cartridge
Source Digital: Aurender N10 | Brinkmann Nyquist MK II
Amplification: Dan D’Agostino Momentum HD and M400’s | Boulder 508
Speakers: Wilson Alexias
Cabling: Nordost Leif, Norse, V2 and Odin
Power and Isolation: Audio-Ultra Home & Room Power Foundation Performance Package with StromTank S1000 | HRS
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January 28, 2020, 10:28 AM #130
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It's currently on sale from the manufacturer at 35% off the $50K retail... now $32,500 plus shipping. Looks quite impressive, will be interested in your thoughts once its connected and run-in. Good listening!
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January 28, 2020, 10:43 AM #131
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Re: Cables? What Brand/Model do you use?
Audio Quest Rocket 88 speaker cables, MacKenzie XLR intertconnects, on Mike's recommendation. No complaints. They sound great to me.
Amplifier: Pass Labs INT 250 integrated.
DAC/Streamer: MSB Discrete Dual Power Supply.
Server: Roon Nucleus with lifetime subscription.
Speakers: Harbeth Super HL 5+ 40th Anniversary
Model.
Headphones/Amp: Focal Stellia phones, NAIM Uniti Atom Headphone Edition headphone amp/music player/server/streamer.
Cables: AudioQuest Rocket 88 speaker cables,
Mackenzie interconnects.
Speaker Stands: HiFi Man.
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January 28, 2020, 10:50 AM #132
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given the creator has real sience and knowledge, what do you think is more time consuming:
a product where he can just do what he knows (topmodel), or where he has to design the best out of wordls with another complication of limited price.
To a big extend cable cost because people pay and it took its evolution....others jump in to make cash.....and basicly these days as a topmanufactor you really do well to have at least the topline to be insane in price to get attention.
not saying cables doesnt matter at all.
however, me as the new nr1 designer, the price for every single cable in my topline would go beyond 100k, exception is the speaker cable for just around 80k as a surprise. and to display my deeper understanding of the whole.
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January 29, 2020, 06:40 PM #133
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Nice to see they use Furutech products. Hard to imagine the $32,500 (on sale NOW!) couldn't be better spent elsewhere in the system? Lastly, what about the MILES of horrible cable that leads to hour homes???
T+A MP3100HV, T+A PA3100HV. Custom made Furutech cables with ETP-609 distributor with NCF outlets, Harbeth 40.2 Anniversaries.
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January 29, 2020, 09:03 PM #134
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Rick is a great guy who makes great products..FRO..your avatar..what car..?..
Listening Room: 25' L x 18' W x 23' H..system on the long wall
Speakers: Tidal 'Contriva Diacera-SE
Amps: Chalice Audio 'Grail' SET mono blocks with Psvane WE 845 / 300b tubes
Source: Lumin X-1 Network Music Player
HighFidelity MC-1 Pro Helix conditioner
Cables:
Audience-Studio One RCA interconnect
SilverSmith 'Fidelium' speaker cables
Silent Source 'Music Reference' Power Cords x 3
Innuos 'PhoenixNet' Switch
CAD-CG-1
Audioquest 'fog lifters' under the Fidelium cables
Arya Audio-RevOpods under my Tidal Speakers
REL 212 SE Subwoofer x 2
Nordost V2 ethernet cable
EVP Isolation footers- subs-speakers- Lumin
Tweaks:
Stillpoints Ultra SS under amps
EVP HDR isolators 2" x 8...under my Lumin A1 and PSU
EVP HDR isolators 4" x 16..under my Tidal speakers and my REL 212 SE subs
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January 30, 2020, 11:17 AM #135
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Thanks, Calloway.
I agree about Rick being not only a great guy but a visionary in audio cable design!!
I have a Porsche Turbo S.
Best car I have ever owned!!
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January 30, 2020, 02:06 PM #136
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Have had a 2007 Cayman-S and a 2008 Carrera-S..GREAT cars...your turbo must be amazing..
Listening Room: 25' L x 18' W x 23' H..system on the long wall
Speakers: Tidal 'Contriva Diacera-SE
Amps: Chalice Audio 'Grail' SET mono blocks with Psvane WE 845 / 300b tubes
Source: Lumin X-1 Network Music Player
HighFidelity MC-1 Pro Helix conditioner
Cables:
Audience-Studio One RCA interconnect
SilverSmith 'Fidelium' speaker cables
Silent Source 'Music Reference' Power Cords x 3
Innuos 'PhoenixNet' Switch
CAD-CG-1
Audioquest 'fog lifters' under the Fidelium cables
Arya Audio-RevOpods under my Tidal Speakers
REL 212 SE Subwoofer x 2
Nordost V2 ethernet cable
EVP Isolation footers- subs-speakers- Lumin
Tweaks:
Stillpoints Ultra SS under amps
EVP HDR isolators 2" x 8...under my Lumin A1 and PSU
EVP HDR isolators 4" x 16..under my Tidal speakers and my REL 212 SE subs
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January 30, 2020, 02:38 PM #137
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Jim
D'Agostino Momentum M-400's MxV’s & HD Pre-amp
Wilson Alexandria X2 Series 2 speakers
Digital: dCS Vivaldi APEX DAC, Clock & Upsampler
Analog: SME 20/3 with Esoteric E-03 Phono
Transparent Opus Speaker Cable & Interconnects & Opus Power Cords
Power Cords on Digital: Shunyata
Power Conditioner - Shunyata Everest
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January 30, 2020, 03:44 PM #138
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January 30, 2020, 05:14 PM #139
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Wrong
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February 1, 2020, 11:40 AM #140
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Nice cars fellas/gals!
Anyway, I’ll bite. Going to try out some DNM cables in my humble system. Demoing some SilverLine Conductor SCs at the moment which aren’t too bad._______________
Main Room: Fleetwood Sound Co. Deville SQ < Bakoon AMP-51R | < Mola Mola Tambaqui < Grimm Audio MU1
>>>BACCH-SP adio
Loft: Apple HomePod Mini
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May 25, 2020, 11:09 PM #141
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I use wireless now.
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May 26, 2020, 06:41 AM #142
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Hmm....not so sure that’s true , I think it might be safer to say we just have less control over that.
I am certainly a power cord advocate, I have (for an example) three different cords here for my Gamut amp. The one that seems to jive is the Wireworld Platinum . But two things here , we are talking about differences here and it sounds preferable to me ( better is likely another thread) and you would have to be well intimated to the system to hear because these are improvements on small incremental magnitudes.
So , I have always visualized that a power cord is just part of the component. So you find one that works well and doesnÂ’t change the sound of the component .
Now, just spitballing here , what if one were to have the manufacturer build you a 40’ length of the chosen cord and you bolted the one end right into the breaker ( highly illegal but for example) ... safe to say now that you would improve the sound again because your component is literally now attached to the breaker
Point being , that’s why we have 20 gauge dedicated ground 20 amp circuits brought to our listening rooms .... because it improves the sound . If the amp didn’t “see” that why would we do it. Beyond that measure we don’t have much control on what the incoming power is doing.
The best setups have balanced power sub panels that the outlets for the audio gear are wired into . The massive transformers in these things certainly mitigate issues with power but make no mistake your equipment is Seeing this . It is really a question of how far your finances and listening room practicalities will allow you to jump down a very deep rabbit hole.
Just as a side, my wife is a principle figure at one of if not the most advanced cancer clinic in Canada and on the radiation side (her specialty) one of the most advanced in the world. I have been through these bunkers many times and the electronics used to run these multi million dollar linear accelerators is quite something to see.
Obviously these control rooms have some cutting edge sophisticated electronics but what is particularly interesting is each bunker has a massive balanced power sub panel that all these electronics are wired back to .
I talked not that long ago to one of the service techs from Varion (manufacture of the radiation equipment) When I was in there picking my wife up from work . This guy and a German fella from Siemens were updated some of the electronics to one of the bunkers. I asked about the power and confirmed that this is in fact completely balanced.
The Tech mentioned that this was the only way they can control the noise down to the point acceptable for these delicate and sophisticated electronics to do there job as designed and with long term reliability.
Of particular interest to me was the shielded black cables running to the equipment . They look like cab cable you would see on a tractor trailer type hook up, similar in size and look at any rate. Anyway, it turns out these are custom made for the application ( presumable not just this application) as Power cord and they are a triple shielded 10 gauge silver plated copper affair with a very particular wind to further reject noise.
So long story long... there is some science here, most of which is well above my pay grade but I certainly have come to the conclusion that our equipment will see whatever is in front of it , itÂ’s just not readily controllable.Last edited by ADCO; May 26, 2020 at 06:45 AM. Reason: Weird typos
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June 10, 2020, 08:05 AM #143
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Shunyata Sigma V2 for power and Chord Sarum T for signal.
cheers,
BernardRoom: Gik Acoustics | Vibration: Townshend pods | Power: Shunyata Omega XC + Everest + Sigma NR v2 + Sigma ground cables | Source: Mojo Audio DejaVu EVO linux server running Roon core (Raat) | Ethernet: Sonore Optical module + Melco S10 with dedicated LPS + Shunyata Omega Ethernet x 2| Synchronous digital (preferred signal path): Mutec MC-3 + USB (Paul Hynes LPS) + Cybershaft OP21A | Dac/Pre/Amplification: Devialet D1000 Pro CI (Chord Sarum T RCA-RCA link) | Speakers: Chord Sarum T + Wilson Benesch Act One Evolution P1
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October 9, 2020, 05:26 PM #144
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Furutech Lineflux (RCA et XLR )
Furutech Speakerflux
Furutech Flux 50 NCF (4)
Furutech Digiflux
Furutech Silver Arrow ( First version)
JPS Lab Super Conductor 5 (phono)
DIY power cord
And Isotek Synchro Evo3 Power Chord on my Jeff Rowland Model 625...Incredible
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October 10, 2020, 02:49 PM #145
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Re: Cables? What Brand/Model do you use?
I use Nordost also, Valhalla2, Odin1 and Odin2.
Speakers: Adyton Imagic 2.0 TC (line source), Subs: Audio Physic Minos x2, Amp: Adyton Cordis 1.7 Silver Signature, Pre: Burmester 077, RIAA: Burmester 100, Kondo GE-1, Consolidated MU-metal stepup Phono: Acoustic Signature Invictus Jr, Avid Acutus Ref. SP, Bergmann Galder, Technics sl-1000r, Michell Gyrodec, Arms: Acoustic Signature TA9000Neo, SME V with NO cabling, Bergmann Odin, SME 309, Thomas Schick 12´, FR64S, PU´s: Lyra Atlas SL, Kiseki PH, DS Audio W2, SPU 85th ann., VdH Colibri XGW Master Sig. Strad. Cables: Nordost Valhalla2, Odin1 and Odin2, Power: Adyton 6kw trafo, Burmester 948, Isotek Supertitan, Nordost QRT QX2, QX4, Qv2, Rack: Aavik titanium rack, Absolare, Kanso wall-shelf, NO Sort Kones TC, BC, Sort Fut, Ansuz Darkz B:TC, Grounding: Nordost QKORE6
System 2: Kondo Overture PM2,, Michell Gyrodec, Naim NDX streamer, Burmester 113 DAC, Avantgarde Uno XD, Nordost Valhalla, Audio Insight Isovolt 3 kw trafo.
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October 11, 2020, 09:15 AM #146
Re: Cables? What Brand/Model do you use?
Still One , nailed it
" Quote Originally Posted by still-one View Post
No. They are the cables that get you closer to what you want to hear."2chl : Vincent Sp331MkII, W4S STP-SE Stage 2, Kef 201/2, KEF 140, Vapor Breeze, Lumin, Bryston CD, BHA-1, Quicksilver Headamp, HD650, HD800s, HD820's, Dan Clark 1.1, Focal Stellia, OPPO 203, 105. ( Boxed up: Pass Xa-30.5, VPI Classic, Dynavector DV-20XL, Manley Chinook, Cadenza Bronze)
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October 11, 2020, 09:34 AM #147
Re: Cables? What Brand/Model do you use?
Huge fan of AudioQuest Dragon power cords. They blow everything else I’ve tried off the map.
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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October 11, 2020, 09:52 AM #148
Re: Cables? What Brand/Model do you use?
Micro Seiki SX-8000 air bearing table, SME 312s arm, SME 3012R arn, Dynavector XV-1s cartridge, Lyra Etna SL cartridge, ARC Ref 3 phono stage, Otari MX-55 2 track R2R, Ampex 350 tape repros, Roon Nucleus Plus music server, HiFi Rose 150B DAC, ARC Ref 6, ARC Ref 75 with KT-150s, Parasound JC5 amp , JBL 4345 speakers, Viero Equilibro Level 3 speaker cables, and Definitive Technology Ref subs.
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October 11, 2020, 09:56 AM #149
Re: Cables? What Brand/Model do you use?
Micro Seiki SX-8000 air bearing table, SME 312s arm, SME 3012R arn, Dynavector XV-1s cartridge, Lyra Etna SL cartridge, ARC Ref 3 phono stage, Otari MX-55 2 track R2R, Ampex 350 tape repros, Roon Nucleus Plus music server, HiFi Rose 150B DAC, ARC Ref 6, ARC Ref 75 with KT-150s, Parasound JC5 amp , JBL 4345 speakers, Viero Equilibro Level 3 speaker cables, and Definitive Technology Ref subs.
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October 11, 2020, 10:10 AM #150
Re: Cables? What Brand/Model do you use?
True or false?
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I upgraded the power supply on my Gigafoil v4 to a Weiss PSU 102. It’s very nice step up. But with the new model, you’re looking at $2000 before even investing in a SOTA linear power supply.
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