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Interconnect with great dynamics and bass slam ,

I recently purchased some Cardas Golden cross sepaker cables. They replaced my Dh Lab Q10s. I replaced the Q10s because i was getting some upper mid freq brightness.
I have Golden Cross interconnects from preamp to amp and from cd player to pre amp. The sound is very smooth and detailed .The bass and mid bass is not as authorative or as tight. The highs are better - more detailed and smooth.
The problem is the sound is almost too smooth the bass is kind of rounded off now .The sound is less dynamic.
My Question is.
Is there an interconnect that could give me back that great bass and dynamics of that i had with the Q10s, without the harshness i was getting. I think i would like to keep the Golden Cross speaker cables and try changing the ICs. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
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@ Grey9hound, Hopfully, We can get you into some Tara interconnects?, cheers!
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waxwaves
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Hey gents, I have decided I need to upgrade the power cable that I use with my upgraded amplifier! Looking for suggestions. Now I am using Signal Cable Magic Power and I like the sound of a copper pc with the McCormack amp. But the Signal Cable is a little foggy in the resolution dept. Its a very thin fog, but a fog nevertheless. The LAT AC-2 mkII cables that I use are very good for source components and pre, a bit too hot on top with the amp due to the silver..I think. Now, I am leaning toward Paul Kaplan's least expensive offering. Need a 3 or 4 footer. Suggestions welcome! Have a great Memorial Day weekend!
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The Kaplan power cable that I am considering is the H.E. II model. John, are you familiar with this one? Seems like it might be the top "budget" power cable on the market today.
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05-26-13: Waxwaves
The Kaplan power cable that I am considering is the H.E. II model. John, are you familiar with this one?

Sorry, no, I have not heard any Kaplan power cords or cables. I'm currently running a Acoustic Zen Gargantua II on my CODA amp with good success. Other amp cords that have worked well with amplifiers previously are Elrod EPS-3 Signature and Statement (I currently have a Statement for sale), Fusion Enchanters and Purist Audio Dominus w/ Ferox.

All of those cords are powerful and dynamic with very good to great 3-D soundstaging abilities. The Fusion Enchanter has a tad more high end extension, but at the expensive of some bass weight. The Purist and Elrod cords can drive some serious bass.

As with all cables and cords, some sacrifices must be made at some point. No one product does everything well. You'll have to decide if you want more bass weight or more high end extension.
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waxwaves
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I'll take bass weight. I have top end extension covered.

Thank you for the informative reply John. Where does the Elrod cable that you have for sale fall into the mix?
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