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Yes, do seek new cables for 25K. Of course, only your dog will be hearing those sounds, but hey, it will put simle on your face.

you should post your system, otherwise no one can advise you.

Thanks for the comments(snide or otherwise) My speakers are Kef 207/2's, Pass labs x350.5 amp and Aesthetix Calypso preamp.Marantz SA8004 CD player and Eastern Electric Minimax DAC and VPI Classic Turntable with Clearaudio Basic Plus pre. Speaker cables are AZ Double Barrel. I have tried positioning the speakers as "optimally" as I can. Actual room treatments are going to be tough(wife) but have curtains over the windows to help some. Although the system sounds fine, I feel it could use a little more "warmth". Thanks in advance

Thanks for the info! This is not a snide remark, but hopefully helpful advice. I have heard or owned many of your components. The AZ cable is not the problem, but I bet your AUdience are making the sound a bit thinner than you want. I have the HT magic 1 from my VPI Classic to my phono pre. What cart do you run? I can't attest to how warm the HT Magic 2 are but I love the wide soundstage and detail the Magic 1 provide in my system. You might try Cardas Golden Ref, Cardas Golden Cross or Purist line to get some more warmth, esp in the digital side of things. The Double Barrel are definitely on the warmer side (I have the AZ Satori double bi wire and love them). Another option, but pricey, are the I think your Audience are the problem here, not the AZ Matrix. You could check in with Better Cables for advice too. Good luck!!

Thanks Swanny. I see you have the Cardas Golden Refs from pre to amp. I was thinking of getting that cable(XLR) for the same use. Then put the HT Magic 2's elsewhere.(the HT's are XLR's the rest RCAs) I actually found the AU e's a little smoother in the highs than the AZ Matrix Ref. II's. Of course, the AZ's have just finished "burning in" in the basement for just under 100 hrs at this point.Just a hint of glare at louder volumes with them, it seems. We'll see what they're like now, this weekend. BTW, you didn't finish your thought on "another option, but pricey..." Thanks!