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Suggestions for upgrading audioquest interconnects

My current system is composed of the following:
Amp: Krell fpb 300cx
Preamp: Conrad Johnson premier 18LS
CD Player: Music Hall 25 with level 2 mods by underwood Hifi
Speakers: JM Reynaud Offrande
All have original power cords. Speaker wire is JM Reynaud biwired. I have audioquset Diamonback interconnects with cardas xlr to rca adapters out of the Krell since the Conrad Johnson only has rca jacks.

I listen to Jazz and blues mostly. I am satisfied with the sound in general but feel I can get more out of my system. I have spent countless hours positioning speakers and furniture and feel I have everything I can get with what I have.

I really feel my next step is to upgrade my cables.

Any suggestions?

Thanks
leatherneck1812
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audphile1
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I agrfee with suggestion for AZ cables. I tried AQ Jaguar and AZ Matrix Ref MkII were better in my system. I found AQ to be too laid back for my taste. I ended up getting AZ Matrix MkII. Good luck.
leatherneck1812 OP
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Thanks for all of your help. I guess I should have stated that I am looking to switch from AQ. The only reason I have it is there is only one company selling anything close to decent equipment here and my choices were AQ or Transparent. The transparent was way too laid back in my original system I bought from them. It was an Arcam integrated, Rotel cd player and Totem speakers. I have since bought my gear used(except for the Music Hall)from Audiogon and I am happily listening, experimenting, and learning.

I have contacted The Cable Company and waiting for a reply. I am also keeping an eye out for AZ matrix MKII
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audphile1
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It's best to call Cable Company. This way it is faster and you get a more detailed explanation on how their lending library works. They are great these guys, and have lots of cables + database of customer comments as to which cable worked better with which components.
eddykaled685
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There are far better cables for less money out there like Pure Note and RSA. IME, AQ cables are not truly high-end cables.
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czbbcl
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In my system AZ is the only other cable I have found that competes well with AQ. But having said that your listening preferences may be different than mine. The cable company is a good suggestion as you can try different cabling and choose what works best for you. That is of course assuming they have on hand what you want to try.

Chuck
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