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Definitely, we do all have different tastes and biases! I've not tried too many other high end cables, probably to my detriment, but the AQ silvers seem to click with me and I appreciate the consistent gains as I go up the line and to newer models/revisions. That combined with their superb customer service means I remain loyal. Tonight I received a pair of 1m Wild RCA (older version Wild, but just now reterminated by AQ to the newest RCA plugs) to replace the Fire I've been running from phono stage to preamp. It will be interesting to see what differences are observed. I'll probably also have a chance to replace both my Wild RCA and XLR cables with WELs in the next month (same story -- older version with new plugs), so that could be fun too!
I got these Wild (originally XLR, now RCA) for $1500 used, and they were genuine (AQ will destroy them if not). That's a good deal, IMO (about the same price as used Fires). Good deals can be had if you are careful to spot counterfeits. The Niagara cables are definitely a great deal on 2nd hand markets. I wasn't too hot on the Cheetahs, honestly, but then they cost a LOT less. I've also bought a ton of AQ stuff new through my dealer. Last edited by mulveling; 11-10-2017 at 09:33 PM. |
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I sent a message to the distributor requesting a demo of the Wild Blue Yonder through my local dealer.
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Jeff Rowland 625 S2 amp, Corus preamp, Chord Dave DAC, Antipodes DS GT music server, Monitor Audio PL500 II, dual REL G1 MKII subwoofers and more |
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I tried Transparent years ago when I had Wilson speakers. Lets just say I didn't purchase them. Cables are about what works in a particular system, not what's "better".
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Jeff Rowland 625 S2 amp, Corus preamp, Chord Dave DAC, Antipodes DS GT music server, Monitor Audio PL500 II, dual REL G1 MKII subwoofers and more |
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Absolutely. Of course Wilson chooses to wire the speakers internally with Transparent and that "works" for them.
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To quote. "the science is so settled on wires" What I don't like is that the Audioholic guys act like a pair of juveniles. It explains why their forum is the most immature on the net. Even though these guys clearly have total command of the subject matter, you still want to slap their faces for acting like jerks. |
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Audioquest Interconnect Cables compared to Wireworld
We will be doing a comparison on a friend’s system in a few months that is wired with Transparent. We will try Wel Sig for interconnect and speaker cables and the new Dragon for power. System is already powered by the AQ Niagara 7000. Should be a nice test since this is a good system: Wilson Alexandria XLF, dandagostino momentum pre and monos, msb select dac and msb transport.
I have a feeling we will prefer the AQ cables over the Transparent, but who knows? Last edited by silversurfer6; 11-11-2017 at 09:43 AM. |
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It isn't about liking or disliking something. It's simply what works best in a particular system.
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Jeff Rowland 625 S2 amp, Corus preamp, Chord Dave DAC, Antipodes DS GT music server, Monitor Audio PL500 II, dual REL G1 MKII subwoofers and more |
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Good system?! Quite an understatement if you ask me. Looking forward to your impressions!
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Stereo: Hegel H590, Grimm Audio MU1, Mola Mola Tambaqui, Burmester 948 - V3 & V6 racks, Vivid Audio G2 Giyas, REL Carbon Special (pair), Silent Angel Bonn N8 Ethernet Switch & Forester F1, Wireworld Platinum Eclipse IC and SE SC, Furutech Digiflux AV: Hegel C-53, Marantz AV8802A, Oppo BDP-203EU, Pioneer Kuro 60", Vivid Audio C1 & V1w's, Wireworld Platinum Eclipse, SE & E Second system (veranda): Halgorythme preamp and monoblocks, Burmester 061, Avalon Avatar, Sharkwire & Wireworld cables |
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