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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
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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.
jc51373
524 posts
 
"n my mind, richness implies a loss of resolution. i don't see how you can increase resolution and have richness at the same time."

with a cable I don't think you can...Add tubes to the mixture and you can.
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
hi jc51373:

there is a contradiction between achieving greater richness and greater reolution.

there will always be some resolution. as your "sound" becomes richer, there will be a loss of resolution.

again, there is the question of how one defines richness.

i believe a reduction in sound pressure in the treble region and a slight increase in emphasis in the lower midrange are the characteristics of richness.
kats
26 posts
 
mrtennis, maybe dynamics would be a good term to use? Everything just has a little more... something. Not sure about standard audiophile terminology quite yet. Just a little more... there, or real? And definitely better resolution, detail, and depth. Whatever it is I am enjoying my system with the Eichmanns in it.
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