AZ Matrix II vs Harmonic Tech Magic Link2

Good for you Pops

Does HT make a Magic spkr cable?

SX = $2500 for 8ft or less is a hunk for me. Plus, at least two ded ckts have to be tapped onto and new outlets reaportioned. Another stand for the preamp is needed too. There might be something I've overlooked too.... so the upcoming squeaker wires addition is a ways off... unless I simply add a lengthy supply cord to the RSA Haley plc and use only one ded ckt for pre & amps.

Like the Wicked witch of the West said, "Waht a world... What a world." as she melted away.

Oh, and there's that BDP 83 Xmas gift to myself and a new full on high end bed too! I need a new bed badly!

Sleep is overrated....."Keith Richards"

I believe the HT pro 9 reference is top o line - I don't know if they still make the tweeter/woofer cables - they were way more expensive than the aforementioned - at least they aren't listed on the website.

I'm in your boat Jim I need a lot of stuff too and could use a new stand myself...plus there's always the upgrade virus....I feel a cold coming on.

Pops thx

By the time I get a 'round-to-it' wires might be either replaced by new tech, or just outright illegal... and I need biwires or jumpers..

Nicotico: I have owned both of these as interconnects. IMO, AZ has more of a "copper sound" (more bass fullness) while the HT has a more "silver sound" (smoother and more extended highs, tight bass). Yet both are a mixture of copper & silver (don't know the exact ratios). In my system the HT was ultimately less fatiguing and more musical, even if giving up a bit of bass presence relative to the AZ.

Actually, I'm reasonably happy with the Matrix Ref II in my system. I have the Silver Ref II in front of it, if that tells you anything. If I had to quibble, I'd like about 10-15% less "body" in the mids and 10-15% more detail in the highs.

Those who had experience with both the Matrix and the Magic: do you think the Magic Link II would get me there, or would the Magic Link II be too much of a departure from the sound of the Matrix Ref II?