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Merlin vsm mme owners, Cardas cabling Question.

HI, just purchased an used pair of merlin vsm mme,replaced my Von swheikert VR3, my Question is, why cardas cables are so critical for this speakers, had cardas cables before, speakers and interconnect, and heated the sound of those cables, very muddy and slow, bass all over the place,coulnt'pull them out fas enough,
my preamp is joulet electra 150mk11, and I'm really scare to spend $3000,or more on used cardas GR,cables,now I'm using KCI silk worm with analysis solo cristal I/C, sounds good, but a little thin, great midrange, but not full body sound, that I'm acustom to, what will cardas bring to the table , in this situation.

your coments wil be apreciated;

thanks:

Cheers:
juancgenao
bobbyapalkovic
729 posts
 
m and j, the wire "you" prefer with "your" vsm speakers will reflect the version of the vsm used, the set up, the room, the associated electronics and "your" personal taste. when i make a recommendation it reflects my choice in regards to the above and the speakers ability to properly play a very high percentage of my music collection. this is not an absolute for everyone.
:-)
i am glad you are so happy and that the wire change you made showed you the potential of the speakers.
thank you.
best regards, bobby
hififile
236 posts
 
I followed Bobby's advice and bought the Cardas for my TSM-mme's. I did get better sound, that amazing soundstage got a bit better as well. The Cardas is quite nice. I am using Cardas Cross. At some point I will think about a Cardas upgrade, but first need to save for the new TSM's.
masilu
89 posts
 

Juancgenao

I am happy to see somebody who felt the same way in audiogon...

I use AA prestige SACD signature, ARS Fila , Merlin VSM mme, all Cardas GR except one interconnect, Equi=Tech 2q....

At one point i thought i change Fila and go for atma sphere..pre power...who wants that now...the beauty of fila also goes off with all cardas GR...

just one pair SILTECH 25TH CLASSIC ANVERSARY 770i interconnects will convert FILA to a extreme hi end amp too, with merlin set up...

cardas GR is good .. i wont change my other Cardas GR cables...
i think Cardas GR shows its full potential with merlins...but not vise versa
pubul57
3,712 posts
 
Masilu, did you actually hear Atma pre/amp combo with Merlin? The answer to that question ("who wants...") might be answered when having both in that setup; which of course does not mean that the Fila/Merlin combo is not fantastic, it is, but I doubt you would choose it over the Atma-sphere combo, I have had several audiophile visitors listening to that very comparison (Fila versus Atma), not one person had to think about it very long, other than the fact the Atma-combo was considerably more $$$. Don't know what to say about the Cardas GR, we all hear what we hear, so what argument can be made?
bobbyapalkovic
729 posts
 
m, how old is your fila amp?
what is the serial number?
if it is an older one and has lead in it, that would explain why you like the silver cables in one spot.
as i said, it has a lot to do with the equipment and set up used. and your mme's are softer sounding than the mxe or mx-r. so that would be another reason you "may" like the silver cable more in one spot.
best, b
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