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Simaudio Moon Equinox integration problem.

I've recently added the Simaudio Equinox to my system. My problem is I now have too much high frequency content. I am running the Equinox into the Simaudio I-5 integrated amplifier feeding a pair of Totem Hawks. All of these units are noted for being quick / fast but none of them (at least by themselves) are noted for being shrill or overemphasising the high frequencies, but that is what I have. The sound seems clean, not distorted, but just too much high frequencies. I am wondering if this is an interconnect issue? My interconnects are Prolink, which I picked up used, and I think they are pretty cheap.
I'd like to hear from anyone has successfully integrated the Equinox into a similar system what they recommend for interconnects...what has worked for them. So if you have a good system based on similar equipment what did it for you? I'd really like your help. Thanks

Rod
rova
rova OP
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My power cords are stock. So you found that poor power cords created too much treble in the sound? How would that happen?

You may have something there, but I didn't notice a problem until I added the Equinox so are you thinking it might be the Equinox power cord, or would you suggest I still focus on the I-5 power cord?

Rod
digsmithd
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man i ran the equinox and i3 to a pair of forests.It sounded great.A bit much on some recordings but never what your describing.I did end up with adagios..better for my tastes in music.Im using shunyata power and acoustic zen ic,s and speaker cable.
rova OP
28 posts
 
Thanks Digsmihd,

Do you remember which model of the Acoustic Zen interconnects you used between the Equinox and the I-3? I suspect that is where my problem might be.
countingbackwards
138 posts
 
I found that using a PS Audio power cord instead of the stock cord on the I5 resulted in a huge improvement - more than any interconnect change has yielded for me to this point. I was quite surprised, as I wasn't convinced that the power cord would make a noticeable difference.

Given that the I5 will be drawing far more power from the wall than the Equinox, I'd start with the I5 power cord first of all, but would be inclined to change both cords. Don't know the cost of the various models available, but would presume that Cardas must be a good choice too since Sim has bundled Cardas cables with their "LE" models in the past.

I would presume that you're in for some good listening with your setup - that should be a great combo.
digsmithd
913 posts
 
Using the silver ref,s,but i would lean towards the matrix ref 2 because of metal dome tweeter in hawks.Power cable,ics,conditioning,isolation.All the peices of the puzzle got to be there.imho
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