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In Reply to: RE: Cables to Add Warmth posted by mike555 on September 15, 2015 at 14:56:10
A quick update. I am now burning in the Marantz CD player properly using the line-level output. Last night I swapped the Anti-Cable IC from the CD player for a budget IC I had laying around. The problem with the overly aggressive treble mostly cleared up. However, I noticed that the sound on small jazz ensemble recordings was somewhat less dynamic. The percussion seemed to recede into the background. My girlfriend, who also has a very good ear, had the same impression. So I am going to finish the burn-in, then try to find a cable that provides good dynamics without harshness.
Mike Todd
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Funny you say that. I recently swapped out the Zu Event silver ICs from my pre to amps and replaced them with generic PVC insulated ICs (from Radio Shack, I think) I had laying around and noticed a HUGE increase in warmth. Unfortunately most of the detail was also gone, and everything sounded mid-fi at best.
Love the Zu Events. Incredibly detailed without being harsh, and not ridiculously priced, either.
My stuff still sounds quite HiFi, with the budget cable, IMO. Just not as dynamic or integrated as before, but still excellent imaging, snappiness, and tonal purity, as well as a huge "presence" (aka soundstage).
GKirkos or others. Would Cardas Golden Presence be a good choice? If not, which older Cardas ICs are you thinking of?
Thanks
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