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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
jazzdude
332 posts
 
I would consider IC's from cardas or jps labs. JPS labs has the warmer house sound.
dmitrydr OP
221 posts
 
Guys, I don't want to overpower the warm side. I'm lookong for a perfectly neutral cable with a very little bit of warmness. Am I wrong that both Cardas NR and JPS are some warmer then what can be describer by the word 'little'?
nighthawk
259 posts
 
Dmitrydr, have you considered that the cheapo Monster Cables you currently are using are probably warming the sound up somewhat? Monster tends to be warmish. If you get a neutral cable like Cardas NR, you may end up with a BRIGHTER sound than you have now.
dmitrydr OP
221 posts
 
Umm... Good point... Never thought...
dmitrydr OP
221 posts
 
I'm considering to change te source. NAD C541i to Marantz DV-8400. No HDCD, but there are SACD and DVD-A... Obviously I'd appreciate any opinions on that matter.
And, getting back to the subject, who is familiar with Marantz house sound, and considering the other components, what interconnects are recommended?
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