For the record, i found your comments right on the money regarding the "lean" sound of Nordost. I also agree that it is very focused sounding from about 6-800 Hz and up. It is that inherit lack of "warmth" or "body" that kills it in my book. Then again, if one has "tubes in full bloom" or speakers with slighly elevated mid-bass, you might not notice this as it would tend to act in a complimentary fashion.
As to the Goertz, I second Scott's thoughts on the MI-2's. I would take the "less conventional" appearance and improved sonics of their flat cables over the "more conventional" appearance of the Pythons any day of the week. The increased involvement of the dielectric on the Python's is responsible for the high end "sibilance" and slight bass bloat that you might hear with the "round" cables. This is also true of their "flat" vs "micro-purled" interconnects going by my recent experience. The Python's and Micro-Purl's are more suited to HT work as they tend to sound a little more "exciting" or "hyped up" at the extremes. The original "flat" series works better for music reproduction as it sounds so "creamy" and "seamless" : )
The fact that the newer Goertz MI and AG speaker cables make use of Teflon should make them even better than the versions that Scott and i are talking about. In order to obtain the Teflon versions though, you would probably have to contact Goertz directly. I'm sure that most of their dealers have "old stock" at this point in time as their use of Teflon is pretty much brand new. This might not be a big deal though as Goertz would be glad to give you an in-home trial period just to check things out. Keep in mind my "standard disclaimer" when it comes to Goertz flat speaker cables though: their high capacitance has the potential to create problems with specific amplifiers. At least check into the use of the factory supplied Zobel's that they offer for this purpose.
Whatever route you decide to go, please keep us posted. It seems as if you're tastes and observations are very much in-line with mine. Like you, i'm looking for the best of both worlds i.e. detail and musicality : ) Sean
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As to the Goertz, I second Scott's thoughts on the MI-2's. I would take the "less conventional" appearance and improved sonics of their flat cables over the "more conventional" appearance of the Pythons any day of the week. The increased involvement of the dielectric on the Python's is responsible for the high end "sibilance" and slight bass bloat that you might hear with the "round" cables. This is also true of their "flat" vs "micro-purled" interconnects going by my recent experience. The Python's and Micro-Purl's are more suited to HT work as they tend to sound a little more "exciting" or "hyped up" at the extremes. The original "flat" series works better for music reproduction as it sounds so "creamy" and "seamless" : )
The fact that the newer Goertz MI and AG speaker cables make use of Teflon should make them even better than the versions that Scott and i are talking about. In order to obtain the Teflon versions though, you would probably have to contact Goertz directly. I'm sure that most of their dealers have "old stock" at this point in time as their use of Teflon is pretty much brand new. This might not be a big deal though as Goertz would be glad to give you an in-home trial period just to check things out. Keep in mind my "standard disclaimer" when it comes to Goertz flat speaker cables though: their high capacitance has the potential to create problems with specific amplifiers. At least check into the use of the factory supplied Zobel's that they offer for this purpose.
Whatever route you decide to go, please keep us posted. It seems as if you're tastes and observations are very much in-line with mine. Like you, i'm looking for the best of both worlds i.e. detail and musicality : ) Sean
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