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Synergistic Research Acoustic vs Precision Refere?

I have been using Cardas Golden Reference speaker wire between JRDG 312 and Vienna Mahlers. Now considering a speaker wire change. . . perhaps to a Synergistic Research product like the Acoustic Reference or the Precision Reference. If you have had the opportunity of listening to these 2 SR wires, how would you characterize their sonic difference?

The rest of my system consists of Esoteric X-01 Limited + Purist Anniversary PC, JRDG Capri + Shunyata Anaconda Alpha Helix, Sky XLR ICs. I listen to 60% chamber music, 30% orchestra, 10% female vocalists and other genres.
guidocorona
jwpstayman
403 posts
 
I second the choice for the Tesla cables - I tried A/R and P/R in my system and while that was indeed wonderful, I foolishly borrowed a pair of Apex for the source and was so astonished at the performance, I just had to figure out a way to get the Apex(at source) to go along with the Precision Ref - that combination literally transformed my system to be one of the very best I have ever heard!
fplanner2000
616 posts
 
I would try the SR Apex Tesla - you might as well, right? I did and it sounded the best between amp and speakers (bi-wired). Using PR from preamp to amp and Apex from Esoteric to preamp as suggested by SR and my dealer. The sound is pretty amazing - also using SR PC's. This line is truly "synergistic" - the more you use, the better the system sounds, at least in my case. Replaced all my more expensive Virtual Dynamics Genesis/Revelation cabling.

Good luck! RMAF next week!!
guidocorona OP
4,298 posts
 
Thank you Fplanner, I'll see you next week at RMAF. . . I'll be the gent with a white cane invariably wandering about in search of the magically hiding SR suites. Tap me on the shoulder guys. . . don't be strangers! (grins!)
ted_d
86 posts
 
Guidocorona,
Synergistic Research is partnering with On A Higher Note at RMAF in the Long's Peak room on the Mezzanine level of the Denver Marriott Tech Center. I am looking forward to seeing you there and to catching up with all my fellow Teslaphiles : )

And now for a teaser- I have been OBSESSED these past months with a new invention to control room acoustics- real time analogue room correction, or Acoustic ART (Analogue Room Treatment). I can't wait to see peoples reactions at the show and to read the fall out on the net during and after RMAF- it's going go be fun.

Yours in music,
Ted Denney III Lead Designer Synergistic Research
guidocorona OP
4,298 posts
 
Thank you so much Ted, I am very much looking forward to meeting you in the Long's Peak room and listening to the SR wires and to the ART. Will you bring along also PR and AR wires for us audio huligans to contrast with the featured Apexes? Thanks, Guido
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