Interconect recommendation

i can respond only to your last question. "balanced" interconnect cables are terminated with xlr male/female connecters, while "unbalanced" or "single ended" cables are terminated with male/female rca connectors. which are best for you depends upon your electronics and their placement ( i.e., distance frome one another). -cfb

I tried the TruthLinks and found them to be far too polite, I would recommend you consider the Acoustic Zen WOWs. They have most of the sound of the Matrix reference for half their price.

I reccomend Clarity Wires " FoxFire" its a silver hybrid and retails for $200 1 meter pair. I own a pair and really enjoy them. They were also reviewed by vacuume tube valley and they favored the Foxfire's over Kimber Kable's Silver streak. heres the link.

http://www.responseaudio.com/clarity1.htm

I highly reccomend them, and all Clarity Wires for that fact. Check them out!

I would think with the Vandies you would really benefit from Acoustic Zen Matrix or Silver Reference. If you want more detail/snap in your system try the Silver, but either one will flesh out the midrange that will make your jaw drop. Best of luck.

Tim

Thanks.

I forgto to mention... I have KImber PBJ now between the integrated amp and the CD player. I liked it at one time but have tired of it because I find the sound too bright - detailed but a bit harsh.