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Dear Mark, Ivan, thank you :-). Al lot has happened to my set the last few years. Only my speakers stayed the same (Kef Ref. 207/2 (still love them). I went from Spectral and dCS to a Nagra only set. Never regretted this for a minute. My set consists out of a Classic amp, a Jazz pre-amp, a CDC CD-player and MPS (Multiple Power Supply). The pre and CDplayer go into this MPS. To get this MPS (a Huge improvement) I swopped this for an Elrod Statement Gold. The MPS feels like a total system upgrade BUT I really miss my Elrod(s). Nothing beats Elrod, for the reasons you mention above, Mark! Two days ago I practically sold my MIT MAX2 loudspeaker cables. If all goes well, they will be picked up this week. Which leaves me..... without music and a lot to think about. The Master Elrod Gold loudspeaker cable is big on my list. My set is very basic and by this I mean, I only need two powercords. Unfortunately I still have to work hard for my money ;-) so... I am thinking about what is best: a second hand Statement Gold with a Master Statement Diamond? Or two Master Statement Golds? I have to admit that I have an intense craving for the Diamond haha. The interlinks have to wait for now. Another way would be 2 Elron Master Diamonds and (for the time being, cheaper loudspeaker cables...Any input is welcome. Mark, I do not know how to send you a private mail with my (Dutch) phone number. Would be nice to have a chat :-). Wim
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Glad to be of help....2 Master Series Statement Golds, taking the uniform path is what I would recommend of the 2 options that you cite. You will not be sorry...and by the way, most of us still have to work hard for our money [emoji3]!
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Thanks Mark! How do the Shunyata interlinks / LS cables compare to Elrod?
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For Digital (Clock50, Clock75, AES/EBU 110-ohm), in my humble opinion after many years (20+) and many brands, are the best digital cables on the planet in their Alpha and Sigma levels! As for comparing speaker cables, interconnects and power cords all I can say is that Shunyata Sigma and Elrod Statement Gold and later Master Series Statement Gold levels of Elrod are on my 2 manufacturer list of Best of the Best and I will use only them in my system in various positions where each makes sense and further if I was building from scratch I could happily assemble the SOTA system to achieve the sound profile I seek by using all Shunyata SIGMA or all Elrod Statement Gold and Masters Series or any combination thereof. They are keeper/forever brands and I won't be looking anywhere else as long as they both manufacture cables or until I leave this Earth whichever comes first. Strongest endorsement I can give obviously! Beyond that however I will not compare as a matter of principal for various reasons including long-standing relationships with both Caelin and David, frequent contact and testing of new offerings, and the huge respect I have for both companies. Questions (including how to post photos which looks like you were not able to complete), please send me a Private Message here on the system. Mark Last edited by SCAudiophile; 05-03-2020 at 09:42 AM. |
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Ivan FLORIDA MX136, MC1.2KW(10) MC2KW(2), MCD1100, MS750(2) MVP881, C1000C/P/T, MPC1500, HT-2 SUBS(2) HT3F(2) WS350(2) XRT2K, XCS2K, XR27(2) XCS350(2) JL GOTHAM v2 SUBS(2) SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, LUMAGEN RADIANCE SCALER, SONY VPH-G90U 4K PROJECTOR, STEWART 120" MOTORIZED SCREEN, CINEMA-TECH SEATING, WW PLATINUM CABLES Reference System: ACCUPHASE A300 AMPS, C3900 PRE-AMP, DP1000 CD/SACD TRANSPORT, DC1000 DIGITAL PROCESSOR, DG-68 DIGITAL EQUALIZER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, PS1230 POWER SUPPLY, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, WW PLATINUM CABLES CAPE COD MX150, MC501(2) MC1.2KW(10) MC2301(2) MR88, MVP881, MCD1100, MDA1000, C1000C/P/T, MPC1500, ESOTERIC K-01X 30th ANNIVERSARY (BLACK) SACD/CD PLAYER, G02-X CLOCK, HT3F(2) XRT2K, XCS2K, XR27(2) JL GOTHAM v2 SUBS(2) JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(4) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) KALEIDESCAPE STRATO & TERRA SERVERS 80-TB, LUMAGEN RADIANCE SCALER, SONY VPH-G90U 4K PROJECTOR, STEWART 120" SCREEN, SONUS FABER STRADIVARI, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, FORTRESS SEATING, WW PLATINUM CABLES Analog Rig: CLEARAUDIO INNOVATION WOOD, UNIVERSAL ARM w/ Da VINCI' CART, 2nd UNIVERSAL ARM w/ GOLDFINGER STATEMENT CART, HRS-MXR REFERENCE RACK-GLOSS BLACK w/ M3X SHELVES, AESTHETIX RHEA SIG PHONO-PRE, BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, WW PLATINUM CABLES Reference System: BURMESTER 911MK3 AMP(3), 088 PRE-AMP, 089 CD PLAYER, 100 PHONO PRE-AMP, 948 POWER CONDITIONER, ACCUPHASE DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, AVID ACUTUS REFERENCE SP TT, GRAHAM PHANTOM II SUPREME ARM, BENZ MICRO LP-S CART, GRANDIOSO P1X/D1X STACK, G1X RUBIDIUM MASTER CLOCK, N05 NETWORK PLAYER, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, SONUS FABER AIDA SPEAKERS, JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(2) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) WW PLATINUM CABLES Library System: GRANDIOSO M1 MONOBLOCK AMPS, C1 LINESTAGE PRE-AMP, K1X CD/SACD PLAYER, G1 MASTER RUBIDIUM CLOCK, E02 PHONO-PRE, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, AERIAL ACOUSTICS 20T V2, AERIAL SW12 SUBS(2), CANTON REF K1’s, VPI HRX TT w/ SDS POWER SUPPLY, ORTOFON CADENZA BLACK CART, KLAUDIO RCM, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2, SHUNYATA OMEGA QR’s, WW PLATINUM CABLES Esoteric/Bryston System: ESOTERIC C02-X PRE-AMP, P-02X TRANSPORT, D02-X DAC, G02-X CLOCK, BRYSTON 28B3 CUBED MONOBLOCK AMPS(4), BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2(2) EVEREST 8000 POWER CONDITIONER(2) ALTAIRA CG & SG HUBS, AMR-DP777-SE DAC, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, QUADRASPIRE RACK, WW PLATINUM CABLES Accuphase/Canton System: ACCUPHASE E800 INTEGRATED, DP570 CD/SACD PLAYER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, PS530 POWER SUPPLY, CANTON REF K3’s, CANTON REF K5’s, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS MXR REFERENCE MAHOGHANY RACK w/ M3X2 SHELVES, WW GOLD CABLES |
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Most definitely....[emoji106]
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In a word WOW !
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Thanks! For your system also...you always have such a great lineup of gear and speakers (always been a fan of Strads!)!!!
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Sometimes a picture is worth many words [emoji846]IMG_20200304_155402_798.jpeg
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