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Almost all Crimson, now

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Posted on October 30, 2014 at 12:00:30
Frihed89
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 I already own one set of Crimson ICs and two sets of Crimson speaker cables (one for stereo power amps and shorter ones for my monos). These replaced Audio Note Vx Silver ICs, a Lexus and a set of Audio Note SPx speaker cable. I still have one set of Audio Note Lexus cables running from my preamp to my stereo power amp (or monos).

I just ordered another set of Crimsons to bridge almost the last gap.

I was previously sold on Audio Note cables, but moved to Crimson after I heard them at RMAF several years in the Crimson and Amherst Audio rooms. What immediately struck me was how transparent they were and how I heard more of the dynamics of BIG classical music pieces.

Each step on my "upgrade" path has brought more of these two aspects to the recorded music i listen to. The third will step i just made will hopefully bring me more of the same.

I still have some AN cables in a closet and a pair of AN Vx ICs hooked between my bedside DAC and tube headphone amp. I keep them, well, because you never know when you might need them, but i can probably sell them, used, for more than i would pay for a new pair of Crimsons.

Anyway, these are remarkable cables for any amount of money.

 

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RE: Almost all Crimson, now, posted on October 31, 2014 at 13:33:17
fantja
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 Thanks! for sharing.
these cables are getting out there amongst the buying public.

 

RE: Almost all Crimson, now, posted on November 14, 2014 at 10:48:22
el34eh@yahoo.com
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Regretfully, it was one of those cables I allowed to get away upon changing from a solid state integrated over to a tube based one, without even thinking to try them together.............., audiophile mistake number 1003, never assume what matches without hearing them in tandem first.

Yet, I do have my fond memories of what once was a very insightful cable.........., yet as matters stand in said system changes, the CRL cabling loom has me smitten as well.

Live - Learn indeed, I'd say.

 

RE: Almost all Crimson, now, posted on November 14, 2014 at 11:22:50
fantja
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 When attempting to match cables/cords, synergy & balance are paramount!

 

RE: Almost all Crimson, now, posted on November 14, 2014 at 11:29:39
el34eh@yahoo.com
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Location: Michigan
Joined: September 6, 2003
Yes...., they most certainly are, but there are times where we merely assume a certain sound based upon what metal conductors are used in this or that cable should dictate said changes, when in fact, one never knows what works until we've taken the time to listen.

Much like many aren't aware of little noise filter devices like Audioprism QuietLines have an adverse effect upon ones system, but then many dealers never taught us the Importance of noise filtration, now did they?.

Lesson learnt, be opened minded to growth.......

 

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