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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
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stringreen
6,399 posts
 
in my experience balanced cables using differentially balanced circuits make cable differences very small.   On the other hand I have never had good results with Cardas
onehorsepony OP
30 posts
 
I've heard that my 802d's are a bright speaker. I auditioned a pair of Focal Sopra 3's and thought they were equally as bright.

Any suggestions for a neutral speaker that are as full range as these other two and capable of filling a room with sound?
bewgow
65 posts
 
Paradigm Persona sounded close to neutral to me. KEF Reference series is more on the warm side. You need to go to a dealership and hear what you like. There are so many options. Some dealerships will let you bring your own gear to match the speakers and try it for yourself before you make the decision.
chayro
2,942 posts
 
So you’re going to change  the speakers to fit your cable? If you liked the speakers with your other cables, it sounds like a not so great idea. Of course if you want new speakers, that’s another thing. But it’s your money and your ears so have at it.
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rixthetrick
1,060 posts
 
Thanks onehorsepony, I am investigating Audioquest Water XLR, and Earth as well as others.
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