LAT International cables

That's a good point about the AC-3s - I had assumed that they would be using that also but it doesn't explicitly state that in the description. It would be worth asking Lou about. I also have the IC-300s and they are fantastic interconnects!
 
Let us know if you go for the AC-3's. I am still on the fence on the IC-300's. I am using Nordost Flatline Gold MKII as speaker cable and interconnect, which is the same as their Black Knight without the teflon. Basically Nordost's only all copper cables ever made. Pretty good detail and holographic soundstage and I'm just not sure if they would be worth it just yet.
 
If I do decide to go for the AC-3s it will be a while - possibly when they have their sale again next year. It does now state on the LAT web site that all cables are now using the silver nano particles. For now I think I'm good in terms of power cables - the new AC-2 Signatures are terrific, and my system is sounding the best that it has ever sounded - I'm really enjoying it!
 
Glad to hear it. Yeah those power cables are incredible. I swapped out the Lat's for my previous power cords and it was night and day. Practically not even listenable without the Lat's I have grown accustomed to. If I were to go with the IC-300 or the IC 200 Mk someday do you think I should stick with LAT for speaker cables as well? I would go for their best 12 gauge wire as I am in an apartment and really can't have much more bass right now. I did recently swap out my fuses for Hi Fi Tuning Supremes which made a nice musical difference so I have my upgrade fever much more in control now.
 
I still have a set of LAT's earliest speaker cables, which I use in one of my systems. The comment here make me want to try their newest power cord and speaker cables.

What I just did two days ago, is compare four USB cables. One is the LAT USB cable. The other three are Audioquest Carbon, Cardas Clear, an Neutral Audio (from Italy). To make a long story short, I prefer the LAT USB cable. The Audioquest is second and best for dynamics and impact, but a little too ear bleeding at higher volumes. The LAT is nicer to listen to, has great detail and vividness, and is a little more correct in tone than the Audioquest.
I found the Cardas very balanced, but a bit too polite. The Neutral Audio was nice and full, but lacked low bass definition.
 
tarquineous said:
I still have a set of LAT's earliest speaker cables, which I use in one of my systems. The comment here make me want to try their newest power cord and speaker cables.

What I just did two days ago, is compare four USB cables. One is the LAT USB cable. The other three are Audioquest Carbon, Cardas Clear, an Neutral Audio (from Italy). To make a long story short, I prefer the LAT USB cable. The Audioquest is second and best for dynamics and impact, but a little too ear bleeding at higher volumes. The LAT is nicer to listen to, has great detail and vividness, and is a little more correct in tone than the Audioquest.
I found the Cardas very balanced, but a bit too polite. The Neutral Audio was nice and full, but lacked low bass definition.
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I have the LAT International USB cable and have also found it to be exactly as you described. I'm going to be auditioning the WyWires Platinum USB cable shortly and will post a comparison.
 
joeinid said:
Sadly they closed doors a while ago. I had planned on ordering some more cables but could not.
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I was too, Joe. Lou apparently was battling health issues for some time and finally had to close up shop. I did manage to purchase a few AC-3 power cords before he closed up and I really like them. I placed them on my three MC501 amps, and they made a nice improvement in dynamics, soundstage, and depth/weight to the sound. The AC-2 MKII power cords still work great on my preamp and sources, although I am experimenting with some WyWires digital power cords now since LAT went out of business.
 
Hi all,

I run a system cabled with LAT International all-through, including McIntosh MC501 monoblocs driving Shahinan Diapason with two sets of SS-1000 MkIIs, one set for the top modules, one for the subwoofer.

I can still get some SS-3000 cables and wanted to ask Joe - and for that matter, anybody else - whether they have compared the SS-1000 MkII to the SS-3000 and would consider it an upgrade or not.

After all, as far as I know, the SS-3000 only ever came out as a biwire-version, whereas my SS-1000 Mk IIs are full single-wire versions.

Thanks for all replies,

Florian Hassel
 
Hi Florian,

Thank you so much for joining. Welcome to the forum.

I have never directly compared the cables but I absolutely love the LAT cables. It's sad that they went out of business but if you have the option to get the better model, go for it. I still have a pair in use and think they are great.



florianhassel said:
Hi all,

I run a system cabled with LAT International all-through, including McIntosh MC501 monoblocs driving Shahinan Diapason with two sets of SS-1000 MkIIs, one set for the top modules, one for the subwoofer.

I can still get some SS-3000 cables and wanted to ask Joe - and for that matter, anybody else - whether they have compared the SS-1000 MkII to the SS-3000 and would consider it an upgrade or not.

After all, as far as I know, the SS-3000 only ever came out as a biwire-version, whereas my SS-1000 Mk IIs are full single-wire versions.

Thanks for all replies,

Florian Hassel
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florianhassel said:
Hi all,

I run a system cabled with LAT International all-through, including McIntosh MC501 monoblocs driving Shahinan Diapason with two sets of SS-1000 MkIIs, one set for the top modules, one for the subwoofer.

I can still get some SS-3000 cables and wanted to ask Joe - and for that matter, anybody else - whether they have compared the SS-1000 MkII to the SS-3000 and would consider it an upgrade or not.

After all, as far as I know, the SS-3000 only ever came out as a biwire-version, whereas my SS-1000 Mk IIs are full single-wire versions.

Thanks for all replies,

Florian Hassel
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Hi Florian - I have not directly compared the SS-3000 to the SS-1000 MKII but I have compared to the SS-800 MKII which I used to own and Lou stated were very similar. The SS-3000 were a significant improvement in my system. I am using them on MC501 amps the same as you.

If you have access to them I would recommend the upgrade. I wish I could get a hold of one more pair of 1.5-2M balanced IC-300 interconnects for my system!
 
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