Which interconnect cable to upgrade first

Personally I'm not a cable or fuse believer. 🙃

xcool,  Thanks for the update on your cable search. Your experience reinforces the reason why it is so important to try out different cables in your own system to see what works best for your equipment and listening preferences.

I'm a bit baffled why the Clear Reflection ICs sounded bright and thin between your preamp and amp since I've never heard the CRs sound that way and those aren't descriptions typically given to CR cables. The bottom line, though, is that you were able to find some Kimber Cables that match your system well, and that's all that really matters.

Thanks @sdl4 I was surprised by the sound of the CR between my preamp and power amp also. I really did like the CR between my source and the preamp. It was very spacious with nice details. You are right that every system is different and everyone has different preferences. At the end the Kimber just worked out better in my setup.   I'm still considering keeping the CR just to give myself some varieties.

Thanks again for your help!

@xcool 

I completely agree with SDL4. We’re they broken in? I have a lot of experience with Cardas, and am still scratching my head on your experience with them.

Hey @ghdprentice I remember running the cables 24 hrs straight for 4 or 5 days from my source to my preamp.   The preamp was off when I wasn't listening.

I did like a few things about the cable between my source and preamp.  Very spacious and details.  I did wish I can hear a little more bass,  and a bit warmer.   From what I understand, the Clear Reflection is supposed to have the warmth of the typical Cardas cable with extra details from their Clear line up.

Curious about your experience with Cardas.   Thanks!