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IC for Moon/Revel

Need an advice for ICs. Present system is:
NAD C541i
yet some old-cheapo-Monster-interconnects
Moon i-5
AZ Satori
Revel M20

Both Moon and Revels are quite revealing and on neutral (some cold) side. When I got Satori, I experienced more pleasant bass, and a little (not enough though) softened highs. I want to extend Satoi's effect a little more, especially in regards to highs, which are still a little (I mean a little) too bright. Some warmer sound would be appreciated, but I don't want to sacrifice resolution /details /soundstage for warmth.
dmitrydr
dmitrydr OP
221 posts
 
Thanks Warren, it isn't really a problem, but a 'wish for improvement' :).
I saw too many opinions that NAD c541i is not that bad, and to get a *significant* improvement means to get into $2K range - it is planned, but not for this year. Speakers are on stands with spikes. So, before I can really evaluate my system I have to get an adequate IC, otherwise anything wrong may be explained by the present "inadequate" ICs.
znak_m
35 posts
 
I know this is a question re interrconnects, but I had the same problem with Revel Studios and found the Cardas Golden Cross speaker cables really helped with the treble.
dmitrydr OP
221 posts
 
Both dealer and Cable Company recommended van den hul. Any opinions?
dmitrydr OP
221 posts
 
What a silence, huh?
nighthawk
259 posts
 
I tried the Van den Hul First Ultimate from the Cable Co. and was not impressed. Tonally not bad, but extremely grainy.

For your application I'd try Cardas Neutral Reference or Audience AU24. Both are basically neutral, but very slightly warm. The AU24 rolls off the highs a little more than the NR. The RCA versions of both of these run about $200-250/meter used. I've found both of these cables very easy to listen to.
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