morrow ma1 interconnect

I use MA-4 balanced interconnects and SP-5 bi-wire speaker cables in my system and couldn't be happier. There has been much discussion about the quality of power based on the time of day you listen to your system. I'm wondering if your problem has more to do with variations in power quality vs. the interconnects. Since you only use MA-1's, what type of power cable are you using?

There is no other problem. These just sound bad just like Nordost cables.....and so many others......!!!!!! Extremely thin, light, bright. No body or warmth in the mids and no weight in the lows. Even the high frequences sound unnaturally thin. These cables, Morrow and Nordost cannot make a difference between highs, mids and lows. It's like they can only understand the high frequences. People use these cables to fix a problem in their system. If your system does not have a problem and sounds close to neutral and natural, you shall hear instantly that these cables sound terrible and very problematic.

 The problem is you didn't like a cable that retails for $49. Fine, doesn't mean the cable is junk and you should trash a legitimate manufacturer. Why didn't you just return them? Have you heard of  system synergy?   Why don't you list your system? Maybe the cable was actually revealing a flaw upstream? Ive had many swings and misses thru the years with all things audio, but Ive learned that because something doesn't always work optimally for me doesn't mean it won't be someone else's holy grail. By stating that all Morrow and Nordost cables "sound bad " you  really compromise whatever credibility you might have.

My bad, re-read your OP and I see you did return them.

I do not believe in system synergy very much. That is just an excuse for a bad sounding product. Oh, it doesn't sound good, blame it on synergy. I have tried two Nordost cables. One interconnect  and one power cord. Both of them had the exactly same sound and character: extremely thin, bright, light. I have read tons of reviews of Nordost cables that say the same thing. Keep away from Nordost cables, unless your system sounds dark, heavy and boomy in the bass and you want to tame it and add clarity. They might be good for tube systems. By the way i think the official price of the MA1 intercoonect is $68 not $49. That is a discounted price. Still, my reference interconnect is the budget Atlas Equator MKII (45 UK pounds). Perfectly natural, musical, with excellent tonal blance. All frequences on the same level. I couldn't believe that it sounded so much better than the $200 Nordost and a Zu Wylde that i think used to sell for $349........!!!!