one must break the circuit?

Posted by farfetched (A) on July 31, 2012 at 20:43:21

I have two alternate sets of interconnects for cdp>preamp>amp. Harmonic Tech truthlinks, and Kimber silver streaks. All balanced.

I have switched back and forth and always go either all HT, or all kimber. It is not really my deal, but several months ago I took a long weekend and listened, and decided the harmonic tech was preferred. More solid, a better midrange, less thin. So away went the silver streaks.

I've gone back and forth before, and never really could hear so much of a difference that there was a striking preference, however.

I was feeling restless, and changed back in the silver streaks all around yesterday. immediately, I noticed an improvement. I *had* been noticing, with the harmonic tech, a kind of filmy or blurry, or almost even distorted sound, but I do not at all want to go so far as to use that strong a term.

The kimbers clarified things, added a marked clarity in the lower octaves, and, less confusion throughout the mids.

I was listening, and had been listening a lot, to a couple Bach piano cd's, and this one lp of a mozart violin concerto, quite a bit, so was using this for my sonic bearings.

But I do not remember the change being this distinct.

Can it be that the interconnect chain between cd player, preamp, to amp, can get grungy in some way?

I could have told, by merely plugging and replugging the same harmonic tech cables unless...

whatever causes the grunge needs to dissipate.

so i'll let the harmonic tech cables dissipate for 6 months, and report back.

/ optimally proportioned triangles are our friends

This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:

Topic - one must break the circuit? - farfetched 20:43:21 07/31/12 (2)

IMO it was the different sort of music listened to which altered your perception - Elizabeth 00:05:15 08/05/12 (0)

RE: one must break the circuit? - unclestu 18:34:41 08/02/12 (0)

FAQ

Post a Message!

Forgot Password?

Moniker (Username):
Password (Optional):
	Remember my Moniker & Password (What's this?) Eat Me
E-Mail (Optional):
Subject:

Message:	(Posts are subject to Content Rules)

Optional Link URL:
Optional Link Title:
Optional Image URL:
Upload Image:
E-mail Replies:	Automagically notify you when someone responds.

To view your new posting or follow-up, click on the RELOAD or REFRESH button on your browser.