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Want to warm-up a too clinical Bencmark dac1?

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In Reply to: forget bencmark dac1 posted by juanitox on May 4, 2005 at 04:14:29:

Dear Friends,
I am sure that a nice Cardas ICs (Neutral or Golden Reference) could warm-up also a Benchmark DAC1.
I think that Cardas ics on digital have a magic touch.
IMHO.
Kind regards,
beppe61

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Re: Want to warm-up a too clinical Bencmark dac1? - Lynn 06:55:30 05/05/05 (5)
Good suggestion.
Although, I prefer a 'true to the source' presentation, if a person would like more warmth keeping the signal unaltered until late in chain would probably retain as much natural detail as possible.
Of course, a tube pre or amp, or less revealing speakers, are possibilities. For cables though, Cardas would be great choice, perhaps speaker cables, or between pre and amp.
- Re: Want to warm-up a too clinical Bencmark dac1? - beppe61 02:02:51 05/06/05 (2)
  Dear Mr. Lynn,
  
  I quote you: "Although, I prefer a 'true to the source' presentation, if a person would like more warmth keeping the signal unaltered until late in chain would probably retain as much natural detail as possible".
  I must tell you, in the past I had the same opinion as you have.
  Then I listened a Cardas Neutral Reference.
  And for the first time I stopped worrying about cables.
  Have you actually tried these cables?
  They are dangerous because they make you addicted and are not precisely cheap.
  Kind regards,
  beppe61
  - Interesting... - Lynn 21:01:24 05/06/05 (1)
    The intial post implied the Cardas would add warmth. However, if it is really more about not adding distortion I will have to give them a try.
    Thanks for the recommendation!
    Lynn
    - Re: Interesting... - beppe61 04:33:47 05/07/05 (0)
      Dear Mr. Lynn,
      I would like to add some other experiences of friends of mine concerning Cardas cable.
      Actually the pair of Cardas Neutral Reference I tried is of a friend of mine that also has lent them to other friends to try them out on their rigs.
      Everyone has tried them found them superior to their own ICs, even expensive one.
      Another guy I know is a manufacturer of platforms for audio equipment. In his laboratory he usually listen to a pair of enourmous JM Lab Grand Utopia.
      He has the opportunity to test all the best in the audio field.
      Well, at the output of his Audio Note DAC ( mod.4 signature or something like that) he prefers a Cardas Golden Reference (after having owned also the best Audio Note silver cables).
      He considers the Neutral more neutral but the Golden Ref. more lush and romantic and, unfortunately, superiori overall.
      If I have the money the Neutral would be my choice.
      Here in Italy Cardas cables are much more expensive that in the USA.
      Personally I will try to get a pair of cheaper Microtwin 300B.
      If you have the occasion to try some Cardas cables I will be very interested in knowing your personal opinion.
      You can e-mail directly to me.
      I wish you to find your right cable for your rig.
      Kind regards,
      beppe61
- Re: Want to warm-up a too clinical Bencmark dac1? - Kenn 17:29:45 05/05/05 (1)
  I think using computer transport will do the trick. For my set up, the sound is certainly warmer and fuller than using DVD or CD player as transport.
  - Re: Want to warm-up a too clinical Bencmark dac1? - beppe61 02:12:33 05/06/05 (0)
    Dear Mr. Kenn,
    
    PC based audio-video solutions seem indeed a very promising option.
    What kind of set up are you using?
    I am very interested.
    Kind regards,
    beppe61

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