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I used some ICs..., posted on May 14, 2016 at 18:25:20
jonbee Audiophile Posts: 1993 Location: Seattle Joined: June 26, 2001	they are very prone to breaking due to metal fatigue in the very thin ribbons. Mine did, in normal usage. Sound very good, though.

RE: I used some ICs..., posted on May 14, 2016 at 21:11:40
Tidycat1	Sold these when I worked for Walker Audio. Yes,they can be fragile and think that the 8 and Ebony are far too fragile. On the other hand,they do have a top-end that can't be touched.The Planar Power Cords are excellent,especially on subwoofers and DACs.They do have an inherent musicality. My "love-affair" began with the Analog IC series and the "Ultra-thin" ICs.

RE: I used some ICs..., posted on May 15, 2016 at 18:11:28
fantja Audiophile Posts: 15524 Location: Alabama Joined: September 11, 2010	Many Thanks! TomCat and which models of IC and speaker cables would you suggest now?

RE: I used some ICs..., posted on May 15, 2016 at 19:27:48

Tidycat1

fantja This is very system dependent.I can make some suggestions,but until you tried the OMs with your Clear Day SC it would only be a guess.
I have had good results with the Purist.That being said,the Aqueous turned out to be a little soft and diffuse on the top-end.The Venustas are better and more complex as far as weaving things into the presentation.From what I understand the Corvus is the "hot spot".For best deals,only buy used.
The Clear Day IC is very good,especially at its' price point.The High Fidelity CT-1 out-right smokes the PAD,but not available in XLR.You might use the CC cables with a light smattering of the HFs on source components.The other SC that I like is the same one that I mentioned in your Clear Day post.It is copper with silver plating shot-gunned at about $400/8'.Has good extension and seems to get out of the way.
I find it best to use a "good quality" cable on the post linestage and custom fit the ICs with the source component.Depending on the quality of edge-definition and harmonic palette desired.

RE: I used some ICs..., posted on May 15, 2016 at 19:31:06
Tidycat1	Forgive me,I used CC cables instead of CD cables to represent the Clear Day..

RE: I used some ICs..., posted on May 15, 2016 at 20:25:43
fantja Audiophile Posts: 15524 Location: Alabama Joined: September 11, 2010	Agreed- only buy used on everything! Cables are my 1st love, so many cables/cords, so little time!

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