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"romantic" sounding cabling

Hi folks, it is probably a contradictio in terminis thing in audio, but I'm looking for audio cables (interconnects, power cords) that have a touch of romantic flavour to their sound, that means a bit soft and elegant character, somewhat subdued (not edgy) highs, but with excellent resolution and good imaging (not diffuse). They should not be the über expensive cables like Purist Audio Dominus or Nordost Valhalla. Could Kubala-Sosna Emotion be a contender? Thank you in advance.

Chris
dazzdax
psychicanimal
1,738 posts
 
Why not take any set of cables to a strip bar and pay a girl to dance with them around her body? May not be romatic but certainly arousing...
andrewdoan
223 posts
 
A 100 hours walk in the rain at Central Park with your favourite ICs will do.
johngp
225 posts
 
Hi Chris(Dazzdax),

I know the sound you are seeking as I am a huge fan as well. There is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting a nice smooth cable that is a step or two to the warm side of neutral. I would suggest you focus your search in either long grain copper(Neotech) or gold/gold alloy cables. Yes I make gold cables but I'm just trying to point you towards the metals that will most likely give you what your looking for. Good luck in your search, when you find them you'll love them!

sincerely,
John
kats
26 posts
 
If you can, audition some Eichmann Express 4 or Express 6 cables. In my system, the 4's brought a very nice richness and slight bass extension while also increasing depth and resolution. The price is right also!
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
hi kats:

i auditioned a pair of eichmann cable, but do not recall its designation. it did provide resolution, but certainly not richness, otherwise, i would have kept them.

in my mind, richness implies a loss of resolution. i don't see how you can increase resolution and have richness at the same time.
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