Taralabs cables
https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/3778 Perhaps only "fine" to me ;) but I enjoy it. BTW - Tara Labs is one of my top five... Best to you audiolabyrinth, Dave |
Hi dlcockrum, I use to own the same taralab's cable's you have, that's incredible that your taralab's cable's has lasted that long, had any issues with them?, I have seen many cable's by other brand's have a short, or just come apart, my buddy has some virtual dynamics cable's, you basically have to move the interconnect around till you find the sweet spot for the left channel to work, your cable is alot older than his, if you bought your taralab's RSC master gen 2 new, you likely got your cable's in the early 90's. |
Hi audiolabyrinth, Due to my overall preference for XLR ICs (my Ayre preamp and Krell amp are both fully-differentially balanced), the single-ended RSC Master Gen 2’s have seen little use between the initial purchase period and the recent re-introduction into my system due to the recently-added DR-9s sounding so much better via SE vs XLR. I always liked the sound of these cables, so they have survived the many transitions of cabling over the years. Sort of a reference for me I suppose. I try to treat my cables tenderly, but it is very hard with stiff XLRs (SR Apex for example) since different source components have different orientations of the XLR males on the rear (Ayre CX-7eMP vs Sony SCD-XA5400ES). I have to let the Apex re-settle for a few hours (even overnight) after switching between the two due to the twist required to accommodate the 45 degree difference in XLR plug orientation between the two players. No issues as of yet with the RSC Master Gen 2 with the exception of two of the screw-down RCA locking collars loosing their ability to fully tighten down on the RCA females of my Ayre preamp and DR-9 amps. Thanks for the heads up on the delicate nature of these ICs. I would hate to inadvertently damage them as I have no plans to replace them as this point. What exactly do the small wires that connect the L & R cables on the RSC Master Gen 2s accomplish? Common shield ground? Best to you audiolabyrinth, Dave |
