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Should I end my search

I will preface my statements by saying I have never really heard significant differences in cables until I changed my powercords. The aforementioned experience has led me to search for cables to complete my current system. Based on a recommendation I started my search with Silver Audio. I received Silver Audio's Jet Stream and Appassionata inter-connect a couple of days ago. In addition, I received Symphony 48 speaker cable. I have the Jet Stream going from CD player to preamp and Appassionata from preamp to amp. Prior to Silver Audio, I had Kimber Hero inter-connect and Clear Day Audio Double Shotgun speaker cable. I began by having my wife listen to some of her favorite music with the lights off. She immediately said, “That I changed something”. It was apparent from the first note something was different. I don’t want to exaggerate, but this is what I heard: Soundstage bigger, detailed, but smoother than before, bass fuller, more defined soundstage, inner detail that was missing before, at one point my wife said “that she could almost see the singer move closer to the mike”, I believe that was the result of the cable’s ability to highlight subtle changes in dynamics. Since this is the first relatively expensive cable that I’ve heard, should I listen to other cables.
ricred1
ricred1 OP
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Rodman99999
Thanks for the great feedback. This is exactly the type of discussion I was looking for and I appreciate it. I already have Shunyata Power cords for preamp and source. I have PS Audio power cords for my amps. I will look into Synergistic Research's Telsa Apex.
rodman99999
6,160 posts
 
I've not tried Shunyata PCs, but have some PS Audio xStream Statement SCs, which are now on my video system(OPPO BDP-83 and Sharp AQUOS), having been displaced by SR's active A/C Master Couplers. You won't be sorry, if you try the SR products. BTW- I should have mentioned; while both the Eclipse and Apex offered more detail, and extended upper freqs than my Hyacinths, they were both less sibilant(on my brighter recordings). Happy listening!
foster_9
1,638 posts
 
No one can advise you about cables in your system. It's all about your trial and error. From one who has been in the cable jungle, leave your system as is for one month. Leave your gear on and listen to music as you normally do. If at the end of a month you still enjoy the sound of your setup, stop thinking of cables and enjoy listening to music. I'm trying to do you a favor.
vhiner
544 posts
 
Last week I brought a set of Shunyata python pc's to a friend's house. We had a blast swapping them in and out. He wants me to bring them back this weekend to try with some newer music. It's a hobby and as long as it's fun and doesn't lead to "flipping addiction" what's the problem? I buy gear and when I'm ready to upgrade I share my old cords/cables with friends and they get a sweet deal. Nothing wrong with that as far as I'm concerned. So, I'll beg to differ with those trying to "save" you. Jump in; the water's fine. ;-)
ricred1 OP
2,053 posts
 
What I've learned over the past few weeks evaluating cables. There are very significant differences between inter-connect and speaker cables. I was actually amazed how some cables totally collapsed the soundstage and rolled off the highs. In this crazy hobby of ours, take all advice with a grain of salt and let your own ears decide. Remember, one audiophiles medicine, is poison to another audiophile. There are no absolutes and everything has to be taken in the context of system synergy. I evaluated several different cables, Kimber, Transparent(MM2 Technology), Clear Day Audio, Cardas, Silver Audio, and in my system the Silver Audio came out on top. For all of those who are searching for advice on cables, use advice to narrow your search and then listen with your own ears!
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