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"Forward" sounding ICs and Cables?

I am currently using Wireworld Gold Eclipse III ICs and Stealth Premier Copper Cables. My problems is that since the Wireworld ICs have broken in I have too much depth in the soundstage on much of the material I listen to. Vocals sound as if they are coming from far behind the speaker, at reduced volume. Imaging and width of soundstage are great just too much depth. I have reduced this problem through speaker positioning but its not enough. I realize that the Dynaudio Confidence 5s I use are prone to this, but it bothers me. Any suggestions for cabling to reduce this problem would be appreciated.
ignatz
sean
6,231 posts
 
For some reason, Redkiwi's post wasn't there when i submitted my first post. Either way, his findings about interconnects with high capacitance are right on the money. They typically produce a warm tonal balance with slightly sunken or "recessed" mids with a smooth yet soft high end in my experience. As Cornfed stated previously though, this is system dependent and your results might very from system to system and component to component. It all boils down to the specific impedance that the cable and load present to the source component and finding what works best with your specific gear. Good hunting and GOOD luck. This can take a LOT of trial and error. Sean
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redkiwi
1,092 posts
 
I don't want to leave the impression that Wireworld cables sound as described, just that they (and others with moderate or high capacitance) can sound this way with some amps. Nor is there a problem with the amps - provided you use an appropriate cable.
ignatz OP
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Redkiwi and Sean - Thanks for the capacitance clue. I talked to Classe' (My amps are CAM-350s) and they said that my amps as well as the Omicron and Omega are extremely sensitive to capacitance of cables used. At least I have a place to start.
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