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Kill Top End Extension - All Silver Ribbon Cables

Hi Guys,

I have a system were ALL the Interconnects and Speaker cables are all Pure Silver Based Ribbons from PSC Audio. http://www.pscaudio.com/ Would any of you know, whether this would be a BAD idea, if my current system is a tube based setup. I guess I'm wondering if this whats killing the top end extension in the music. ie. the nice shimmer on the cymbals. I've changed all the tubes on the pre-amp and the Amp is only about 2 weeks old. Furthermore, the pencil valves on the CD player have also just been replaced.

System Configuration
Amp: 13E1 Tube Monoblocks
Pre-Amp - Supratek Sauvignon
CD Player - Audio Aero Capitole MKII
Interconnect: CD to Pre - PSC Custom Pure Silver Ribbons (1 mtr)
Interconnect: Pre to Power PSC Custom Pure Silver Ribbons (2 mtr)
Speaker Cables: PSC Custom Pure Silver Ribbons (2 Mtrs)

Many Thanks to all that reply...
clipsal
dgarretson
2,609 posts
 
Sean, I've been using .005" X 2" copper ribbons as speaker cables and .005" x 1/2" copper ribbons as ICs with all tube equipment. I've tried spacing them close together or far apart and it makes no discernable difference. These ribbons sound much better with my tube system than a variety of round-wire commercial designs in various geometries.
sean
6,231 posts
 
While most tubed amps already have GOBS of inductance on the output due to the matching transformer, how discernable the added inductance from the loudspeaker cabling will be has to do with the overall frequency response of the amp, the stability of the amp, the bandwidth of the speakers and how well one can hear. What is discernible to some may not be discernable to others. What alters the sonics of some systems, may not alter the sonics on other systems. As a general rule though, increased inductance in a speaker cable reduces high frequency bandwidth and linearity.

Other than that, i don't doubt that the copper foils / ribbons sound excellent. Solid core conductors, minimal skin effect, heavy gauge for low series resistance, etc... These are all key ingredients to minimal signal degradation. Sean
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clipsal OP
80 posts
 
Thanks for your response to date.

I'm currently using a pair of Osborn Epitome Reference with the extra bass units.

FREQUENCY RESPONSE of Speakers

Grand Epitomes 20 to 20000 Hz. Tweeter accuracy throughout operating range +0/-1db. Usable bass to 8 Hz.

CROSSOVER POINTS 125 Hz and 3500 Hz @ 12 db/Octave. Bass Unit @ 60 Hz.
MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 5.8 Ohm. With Bass Unit 3.9 Ohm.
REC. MAXIMUM POWER 200 Watts R.M.S per Channel.
REC. MINIMUM POWER 10 Watts R.M.S per Channel.

If the Interconnects are also Ribbons, this must make a difference to the highs. It's the complete combination. I'm going to plug my original copper based speakers cables back and check to see if discernable difference is obvious. Will Keep you posted...

Regards,
Viren
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snook2
627 posts
 
Usable bass to 8 Hz ? I doubt that. Were you able to set those speakers up correctly. Having 2 speakers and 2 bass units can be a bear to get right.
montytx
138 posts
 
I agree with Sean. Don't sell your Argent cables short. They are quite extended at both frequency extremes and still mighty fine cables.
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