Jeff Rowland

Guido,

My digital and balanced interconnect cables are Wireworld Platinum Series 7. My powercord and speaker cables are Wireworld Silver Series 7.

I've gone back and forth because I didn't think I would have the opportunity to compare everything. It looks like I may have the opportunity to compare my Bricasti M1 DAC/JR 525 combination to the Continuum S2 and Bridged 525s to the S2.

I know that upgrading the power amp, adding a line stage, and/or changing speakers can have a significant impact on the overall sound. I'm limited on what I want to spend; therefore I'm trying to figure out the best way to spend my money. I've ruled out changing my speakers or my DAC.

Guido, as always thanks so much for your input.

Hi Richard, seems to be an excellent plan to me. On the subject of line stage, adding a line stage between DAC and amplifier is not likely to increase resolution per se. On the other hand, it can do the following...

* if a hypothetical DAC were sounding a little hard fed direct into amps, linestage might be able to eliminate some of the treble intermodulation causing the hardness.

* In some cases, a linestage might add some authority, and macrodynamics to the analog output of the DAC.

* If a DAC signal could not be attenuated down to 0 with its volume control, a linestage would get you down to zero volume.

On the subject of cabling.... I am getting some startling results by applying a pair of High Fidelity CT-1 power cords to my system. I will be creating a thread in the next few days to describe my break-in findings. Stay tuned.

Saluti, Guido

Thanks for the advice and good conversation...decision has
been made to purchase another 525 and use them bridged. I
will provide some feedback within several weeks.

Good luck, I hope that you'll be very pleased with your decision!

Fabulous.... Do keep us posted Richard!

Guido