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Posted on May 24, 2016 at 19:35:21
ahendler
Audiophile

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Location: San Antonio, Texas
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 The current Stereophile has a review of an active bass trap reviewed by Bob Katz. Bob Katz is one of the best mastering engineers working today
The review is not the most interesting thing. They list the equipment he uses in his mastering suite. It is completely wired with Mogami cable.
I am going to try a Mogami interconnect and see if it is as good as the high priced stuff.
Alan

 

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Not interesting?, posted on May 25, 2016 at 04:38:20
hawkmoon
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Location: cleveland
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 I thought it was well done as the effects both aural and measured were shown after each change in the trap set up. He faced, as most of us do, a common problem in our room set up and provided a solution.

 

RE: Did You Notice, posted on May 25, 2016 at 12:02:46
Duster
Manufacturer

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Location: Pacific Northwest
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 The argument of pro audio cables vs. audiophile cables has been discussed many times. While a number of recording studio engineers choose audiophile cables for tracking and mixing purposes, there is often a clear divide between the two camps. There is nothing special about a Mogami cable that will compete with a high-performance audiophile cable other than it's comparatively inexpensive to wire a recording studio with Mogami cables vs. more expensive audiophile cable designs. A primary reason why pro audio end users tend to reject the notion of audiophile products is prejudice against the notion based on a fundamental disbelief rather than a judgement based on direct evaluations.

More and more audiophile cable companies are offering pro audio product lines intended for recording studios and musicians that are willing to spend more for higher-performance, and with more open minded engineers who value better performance via audiophile products. Search the AA archives for comparisons of pro audio cables such as Mogami and Canare vs. audiophile cables, and you will find little evidence of inexpensive pro audio cables that match the performance level of audiophile products. I and many other audiophiles have enough experience of Mogami and Canare products to understand this matter. That said, pro audio cables are inexpensive enough for your own personal evaluation process.

 

RE: Did You Notice, posted on May 25, 2016 at 14:36:18
fantja
Audiophile

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Location: Alabama
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 Keep me posted- Alan.

 

RE: Mogami, posted on May 25, 2016 at 20:53:12
niws
Audiophile

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Location: Northeast
Joined: September 4, 2003
 Katz uses Mogami balanced interconnects and their speaker cables.
I have not tried their balanced interconnects or speaker cables. However, I have tried their rca interconnect cables (models 2549 and 2534) that are sold through pro audio dealers. I found them to be comparable in price and performance to other entry level interconnects selling for about $50-$100 that I have tried, but I don't think they are giant killers. I have other, more expensive cables that sound better.
Mogami does make another cable, Model #W2803 that is a different story. Unfortunately, it is not sold through pro audio dealers and is not readily available, at present, in the USA. I got a pair for a $100 on sale on Amazon, but the seller is no longer selling them. I have only heard interconnects that sell for up to around $300 or so and the Mogami 2803 is competitive in that price range, if you are looking to add a little warmth and refinement without losing clarity or details.

 

RE: Mogami, posted on May 26, 2016 at 06:39:57
ahendler
Audiophile

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Location: San Antonio, Texas
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 Thanks for the Info
Alan

 

RE: Did You Notice, posted on May 26, 2016 at 14:16:16
rwiley
Audiophile

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Location: Southeast
Joined: February 20, 2001
 My guess is that you will find that the Mogami cables are very good. Can you find better sounding cables? Sure. Can you find better sounding cables at the same price points? That's always the question isn't it? I'm hesitant to make recommendations because of the state of my aging hearing so this can be taken for what it's worth.

I recently made a couple of sets of i/c's using the Mogami 2497 w/ETI's new Copper Harmony rca connectors and have been pleased with them. A more "balanced" i/c than other Mogami's I've tried...and IMO competitive with some of the much higher priced cables IME. As always...YMMV.

BTW...the 2947 is similar in construction to the 2803 (dual coaxial) but with Mogami's very excellent Neglex copper and polyethylene insulation vs higher grade copper (UPOCC?) and teflon insulation...and the resultant much higher cost.

The link below will give you a lot of info on the different Mogami cables:

 

RE: Did You Notice, posted on May 27, 2016 at 06:55:07
krankkall
Audiophile

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Location: New Mexico
Joined: April 5, 2014
 I made my own interconnects out of Mogami 2549 cable and Switchcraft 3502A RCA connectors.
Quite cheap by-the-foot with good sound quality.

Steve

 

RE: Did You Notice, posted on May 29, 2016 at 20:07:29
fantja
Audiophile

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Location: Alabama
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 Thanks! Alan.

 

RE: Did You Notice, posted on June 1, 2016 at 03:54:43
PingPing
Audiophile

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 There are many avenues and paths but there is always a choice! Thank goodness we have have a choice :)

 

RE: Did You Notice, posted on June 10, 2016 at 07:50:36
Supercool!
Audiophile

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Location: East Coast
Joined: August 5, 2004
 I've compared balanced versions of Mogami Cable against a balanced Analysis Plus Solo Crystal Ovals and the Mogami is not bad at all..I have found that in balanced use cable differences seem less noticable...which points to some interesting inquiry as to WHY cables REALLY sound different from each other...is it all a matter of interfacing compatibility?

I hear noticeable differences between cables in High, Medium AND Low resolution systems so for me the question is WHY? I know there are many theories but it seems to me compatibility based on fundamental cable characteristics such as capacitance etc., and system synergy are central to the discussion.

In a professional setting most boxes are run balanced where possible and I always found balanced to sound SOOOO much better...remember its also carrying signal at a higher voltage and that surely changes the dynamic.

 

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