@sdl4 thanks, and her comments would resonate with a few friends who think room setup first, before anything else. Where in my case, the room and speakers are fixed and not changing. I fall into the same situation as Angela, and some times overly clear or lean cables may not be the best option in my room and for my system. A point of reference, my other sets of OCC/Ohno crystal lcopper already give me plenty of neutral, clear sound. Clear Ref seems to fit the sweet spot for some. Thanks for pointing out where in the video she covers this...
Cardas Clear Reflection advice needed
I recently bought a Bel Canto Pre3VB preamp with its VBS power supply, which I'm running to my Bel Canto REF500S amp.
Since the Pre3VB and REF500s are fully balanced, I'm in the market for an XLR cable.
My source interconnects are Cardas Clear; I could wait and save up some more for a Clear XLR, or I could go with a Clear Reflection right now.
If I did that, would I be compromising my system?
Interested in your thoughts.
My system: BC REF500s, BC Pre3VB & VBS1 battery supply, Arcam Alpha 9 CDP, Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Baby Grand SE speakers, Kimber Monocle XL speaker cable......
Thanks for your help...
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I started to reply with an update, and re-read your statements above. You already described it to a tee. I’m pleasantly perplexed how clarity and detail can still come through while midrange weight, tone, texture is all there at the same time. These are keepers. I’m using them only for my sources. On the back-end for preamp to amplifiers I’m still using my Analysis Plus Crystal interconnects. Its a really nice balance intermixing the two to complete the loom. Much less than Clear or Clear Beyond, and the synergy between the two different sets I’m using works well. Ordered a second pair of Clear Reflection ICs for my other source. Very nice. :) |
@decooney I'm glad you've found a cable mix that has synergy in your room and for your ears. |
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