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Dynamics and resolution...

Recently went through the power cord circles. After a few I ended up finding the Shunyata Delta NR the most pleasing. One on my receiver and one on my amplifier.
Prior to going with the Delta NR power cord I had been using Voodoo silver over copper style power cords. They were very good at almost everything. Especially for the price. In the $400 range I wasn’t sure what to expect.
However, the two faults I had problems excepting were lack of bass control and the were somewhat clinical.
The Shunyata were twice the price but I feel they are far more than worth it. My problem is, even though I feel that the Shunyata have a much wider, fuller sound stage with much better control I also miss the dynamics and extension the silver over copper of Voodoo provided.
My intentions were to replace the Morrow Audio interconnects and speaker cables next and go full Shunyata loom. Now I find myself having second thoughts and possibly going to another manufacturer for interconnects and possibly speaker cables that manufacture in silver over copper (no solid silver) in order to try and recover some of what I lost going to Shunyata. 
Thoughts or suggestions on affordable silver over copper interconnects to try? Company that produces solid copper interconnects that provide high resolution and extension?
Any help is appreciated. 
Thanks
bgpoppab
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bryhifi
375 posts
 
Audio Art Cables - Rob Fritz is awesome.

it is exactly what you are asking for.
my entire system is wired with AAC

http://audioartcable.com/

enaud
6 posts
 
My experience with certain cable brands. I have used Shunyata Venom ( quiet but no dazzle) Less Loss ( really very good but way too bulky and difficult to route, Bybee and this is where I stop. 

The Bybees more money than I could ever had anticipated for a cable ( where Bluejean Cable believes is all self delusion).  If your ready to move on, bite the bullet and stop at Bybee.  They are pricey but not $10,000 like many top of the line.  If you have a modest but very good system Bluejean is a best bet.    Low end of Shunyata line will have you wondering all over again.

Now I need shielded ICs any suggestions?
bgpoppab OP
38 posts
 
@bryhifi 
Looking in to the Audio Art. Thanks. 

@enaud 
I only use the Venom HC to power my Shunyata PS8. Stepping up to the Delta NR line on my receiver and amplifier has had an enormous difference. 
douglas_schroeder
3,281 posts
 
daveb, 

No surprise that a straight wire bests a passively networked cable. Any number of straight wires can do so. It certainly is not a result associated only with ANTICABLES. There are many other cables that are significantly superior to ANTICABLES, but they often cost more as well. Do not think that simply because they bested a passively networked cable that they are the best in an absolute way. YMMV

Further, in regard to ANTICABLES, their innate sound is not the biggest deal. Read my review of them at Dagogo.com and you will learn how to use them - or any IC (I avoid passively networked cables, including ICs after several straight wires at far less cost bested them, imo) - in a method that will show single ICs are paltry. 

The Schroeder Method doubles ICs, which can be assembled easily by the owner or manufactured. ANTICABLES is now offering ICs built according to Schroeder Method. This is no joke. You haven't heard anything yet with simple use of a single ANTICABLE, or any other IC. 

If you wish to pursue this idea see the seminal article at Dagogo.com, and the thread that bears my name on the cable forum. Note especially that it is a "do at your own risk" endeavor, and the comments of those who have followed my lead. I do not have time to answer all sorts of questions about implementation; see previous discussions. Also note my review of the Audio Sensibility products, both RCA and XLR, which I strongly recommend for assembling your own Schroeder Method ICs as the splitters/Y-cables chosen have a significant impact on the result. However, poorer ones will not nullify the benefit of double ICs. Don't get chintzy on these products or you dumb down the results.    :) 

I have no interest in debating my conclusions and methods.  
bgpoppab OP
38 posts
 
@douglas_schroeder 
I do remember reading a write up in regards to doubling the interconnects. Quite possibly yours. AQ adaptors using half twist to even out signal travel distance if that's the one.  I wanted to experiment with it quite badly. My issue is that I use a Marantz 7012 for a receiver out to the amplifier. The Marantz RCA outs are extremely close together. I did not feel it could be done safely. 
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