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Advice on interconnect choice

Hi All. I would like to ask for your recommendations (and associated impressions) on interconnects. I need a just one pair, which will go from my Marantz SA7001KI (SA8001) player to my Woo Audio WA2 headphone amp / preamp. This will be used primarily with the Sennheiser HD800's.

I am looking for something relatively neutral, but would not mind a little additional warmth and body - a smooth and engaging midrange would be ideal, so long as it does not roll off highs or lack taut bass. I would not want anything cold or lean, nor tipped up at the top.

I currently have the following on the shortlist ($250-$350 used) and would appreciate any advice or experience with these:
- Analysis Plus Solo Crystal
- Acoustic Zen Matrix Reference II
- Nordost Heimdall

Also any suggestions for cables which may meet the criteria (price and sonic character) would be most welcome.

Thanks in advance
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xenithon
notec
407 posts
 
@Fiddler - Which interconnects are you refering too the GA-0; GA-2 or GA-3's?
fiddler
581 posts
 
GA-0's with Next Gen RCAs.
ton1313
272 posts
 
FYI,

Zu is going back to direct sales, so if you were considering any of their products, you can contact them for questions regarding sonic signature questions
tholt
551 posts
 
@ Ton1313 - how are you running Mission cables a year ahead of schedule? My understanding was that they were just released today.
johnnyb53
3,510 posts
 
Right now Zu is offering the Mission series at half price through Friday Sept. 10. You can get a 1M pair of ICs for $149 or 1.5M for $164. I use the Wylde interconnects and have been really pleased with them. I also have a 1.5M Pivot (iPod style cable) which has a similar shared shielding scheme as the new Missions, and they are a revelation. When I used the Pivot to connect my iPod Touch to my stereo, even my wife commented that it almost sounded like an LP (more low level resolution and detail).

Now I use the Wylde between my phono preamp and the integrated amp that serves as a line stage, and I use the Pivot out of the integrated's headphone jack to drive a VSP Labs power amp. I'm getting a very even handed tonality with the best lushness and resolution I've ever had.

I know of no interconnects that can touch these at these introductory prices. You also get a 60-day return period. Pretty risk-free. They are significantly better than the Kimber Heroes (of which I have several).
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