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Audioquest Water XLR Interconnects

Hi all -
Just installed a pair of Audioquest Water XLR Interconnects between my preamp and my monoblocks.

They are replacing a pair of Cardas Quadlink 5-c XLR Interconnects.

I'd like to hear what difference I should be experiencing, then I will tell you what I am finding.

Please let's keep this focused on the Audioquest Water XLR Interconnects

Thanks in advance....

Speackers: B&W 802 D (First of the Diamonds)
Amps: Classe Cam-200
Preamp: Bryston BP-26
CD Player: Mark Levinson 5100
onehorsepony
petg60
1,486 posts
 
Similar in character to Cardas but with more air, resolution, and tighter. But i am only guessing what your experience should be. 
bewgow
65 posts
 
You have so much money in your equipment. You are leaving so much meat on the bone with cheap cables. In my experience $2k amp with 3k cable will sound superior to 6k amp with $500 cable. The difference is striking.
Buy the most expensive cable you can afford. That's the key to getting better sound.
onehorsepony OP
30 posts
 
I'm finding that the Audioquest Water XLR interconnects sound different then the Cards 5-C XLR interconnects.

Maybe everyone can help with the below statements?

1. They sound clearer or brighter then the Cardas cables

2. Seems like the bass is lacking and system doesn't have a warm sound anymore

3. Musicals and live recordings sound more open, while many average recordings are sounding shrill/harsh

4. Almost reminiscent of my Thiel speakers 3.7 I used to have

5. Almost like a double edge sword.... clearer sounding on good recordings, and harsh/edgy sounding on average recordings

Can anyone help explain what I'm hearing, or what is going on?

Thanks.....
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