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I am using Transparent Speaker cables and Nivana IC with my ARC Ref 5se and Pass 350. My choice was based on the fact that this time the tonal balance was perfect and I wanted max detail without moving the tonal balance. Prior I used Cardas Gold Cross, because my system was tipped a little too far into the high freq and not enough midrange bloom. In part the question is what do you want to do.
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I am finding with my Cardas Clear Light interconnects and speaker cables that the treble is a little tipped up and edgy. I am looking for a cable combination that will reduce the brightness and be smoother in the treble range. I am also in the process of adding a power conditioner and planning some acoustic room treatments, so the equation could potentially change some in the next few months. Thanks, Ken |
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Then you might think about Cardas Gold Cross. They really did a good job of opening up the midrange and taming the high end.
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Silver Electra for power. Platinum for USB.
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Thanks so much for the suggestions guys! I'm getting my power conditioner today, so there's a possibility that some of the edginess I'm hearing in the treble could be reduced. Do you think it would be better to upgrade my interconnects and speaker cables first and then add some room treatments or vice versa? I'm not sure which to do first. Best, Ken |
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Room treatments almost always have a greater impact versus swapping cables. Personally, my route of attack would be:
Room treatments USB cable Power cable(s) Speaker cable ICs
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Best, Ken |
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If brightness is an issue, I almost always stick with pure copper except for digital cables (USB, SPDIF, AES).
Good luck, Ken.
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+1 For analog cables, pure Cu is the way to go.
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Peter, is this a standard Transparent practice? I visited my local Transparent dealer a number of times and discussed my interest in Opus MM2 and he never once brought up the possibility of getting customized cables for me to audition. He only offered what he had on hand. They weren't set up even close to what I needed and consequently I was not enamored with Transparent. I went on to spend a considerable amount on a complete set of MIT MA-X SHD cables. I wouldn't be surprised if they messed up, I've never been a fan of this particular dealer.
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