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Virtual Dynamics

I tried numerous ICs on my modest system and yeah some were better than others but...

I am trying David XLRs and a PC and its pretty much knocking my socks off. Within reason of course. This combo has more impact in the vocal region than any of my previous cabling, including my old favorite (the HT Pro-silway IIIs, which I considered no slouch).

To top it off, I couldnt try the ICs right away. I bought them here on A'gon and the previous owner had twisted the connectors and sold me the faulty cables. VD not only repaired them free but turned them around with two weeks and even apologized too. They said, they are constantly improving construction techniques and quality. I realize the cable industry probably has sizable profit margins. At least once the R & D expense has been re-aquired. But come on, thats outstanding.

Anywho, these cables have a delicacy with female vocals like no other has before. Lots of detail everywhere and depth. Bass isnt in your face but its very natural with good pace. Snares, which have to date, always been a little weak in my system, have a nice rythmic snap. These cables have made a sizable improvement in my enjoyment.

I searched the archives and there wasnt much mention of these specific cables and I thought I might share. For whatever thats worth.
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clio09
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Audphile - I'm using a Cable Research Labs (old FIM taken over by TRL) digital cable terminated with Bocchino RCAs (as selected by Paul Weitzel). Excellent cable, but I will be looking for a set of ICs for my TRL modified Sony DVP-NS900V, hence my ineterest in the VD line.

I also use CRL ICs between my preamp and amp. The DAC to preamp currently has RSAD Poeima!!! which I like as well. There is something to be said for standardizing, a school of though I once subscribed to, but part of the fun of this is experimenting. I may be tempted to give the VD digital a try if I see one come up used. Do they offer a trial period on new cables? I bought my Nite II pc used so I can't remember.
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audphile1
5,397 posts
 
Clio, cable company offers a trial. It is a $600 cable though. That's the downside. But what it did with my Bel Canto DAC2, I can not even describe in words. I am not imagining this since several people heard the change. Biggest change this cable produced was to smooth out the sibilance in vocals. The detail is not lost at all. I would say there's more detail with this cable, but it is just smoother. Better bass, trebble, mids. Soundstage spanned at least 2 feet on each side and went deeper than I ever heard in my system. This cable took the DAC2 few notches up for sure. I think it will be very tough to find a used NiteII digital cable. Original Nite however is not in the same league, I've been told.
janmike
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I have gone from David to Nite Platinum to Master LE 2.0 for power cords for my 2CH. Incredible cables and great people to deal with. At some point I will probably compare the speakers cables and IC's (all MIT Shotgun S1) to Master LE 2.0.
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