Alternate interconnect to Cardas Neutral Reference

I can also recommend the Analysis Plus Solo Crystal interconnects. Like you, I am running some CJ equipment. The Solo Crystal worked well to improve my system. They replaced some Audioquest vipers and emeralds, Nordost Red Dawns, and some Kimber interconnects. I also changed out my speaker cables to Analysis Plus (replaced Kimber and Wireworld). I am using a shotgun pair of the Oval 12s. I will upgrade to the Solo Crystal speaker cables as soon as I can get a good deal on them. Call your speaker manufacturer. They may have some insight into which cables sound better with your speakers (synergy). I called my speaker manufacturer and found out that he uses Analysis Plus for all the internal wiring in his speakers. Maybe that's why they sound so good in my system? Jim

yes, cables make a hugh difference...treat them like a component. they can easily make or break a system...especially interconnects.

i would sugeest trying to audition as many combination of cables you can get your hands on..

imo, most cables do a fairly good job at the $350 -$400 retail price point ( they will image okay and have a one outstanding characteristic).

when you get in the $650 - $800 retail price range, that is when you get it all...good extensions at both ends, hugh imaging, dynamics galore, coherency....well rounded players with no weakness.

i would suggest buying used since there is hugh markup and quick depreciation on new. there are some manufacters that sell direct at a fair price like discovery.

hope this helps,

mike

After audition over 50 inteconnects, these are my choices:
Between amp and preamps:
NBS classic line MK II version: Statement, professional, master, signature and king serpent.
Between source and preamp: Stealth Audio cables M-21 special, XLO limited.

Thanks to everyone for their insight so far. I probably should have specified that my total budget for interconnects would be $1,000. I would prefer to buy used as someone pointed out earlier that you can get more for your money.

Pure Note Cerulean http://www.purenote.com

Excellent clarity, definition, focus and at a fair price.