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Von Schweikert VR2

Any suggestions on a good match for these speakers
would be greatly appreciated.
Right now, I am using my backup cables (Nordost Gold)

I have the speakers dialed in to the nth degree, and
now I need to ditch the stock jumpers & backup
cables. They are very detailed & dynamic with wide & deep
soundstage. Now I want to add
a degree of sweetness.

The rest of my gear consists of:

Spectron D-1 amp
EE Mini Max tube pre.
Audio Note Cd 2.1x cdp
Wireworld silver ic's
Stock Pc's. (Upgrade planned)

System right now sounds great but a little harsh (hashy)??
"sometimes", and seem to get somewhat of a headache after
long sessions (fatigue??) I'm sure it's the $75 dollar
cables & steel jumpers!!??

Thanks for any suggestions.

Jim
jtucker48
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9rw
318 posts
 
Ozzy62 is absolutely correct. Sedona is undoubtedly a person who: a.) hasn't experimented with cables; b.) has a system incapable of resolving the differences; or, c.) needs new batteries for his hearing aid. ;)

Even my wife, who's not an audiophile, has heard major differences when I've changed speaker cables and interconnects. You don't have to spend a lot to get great cables, and more expensive ones often aren't better. Experiment and see for yourself.
cbucki
69 posts
 
I have extremely nice sound with Analysis Plus Solo Crystal Oval (Bi-Wire Version). I run these from a Cary 300SEI. These are great ICs as well.
I upgraded to the VR-2 from the Triangle Celius to lose the ridiculous amount of brightness I heard on many recordings. It's the best audio move I've made thus far.
If you're into a "value" buy, you can't go wrong with any used Analysis Plus product.

CB
gmood1
1,251 posts
 
I would lose the Silver ICs or speaker cables.Go with some pure copper ICs.Digital amplifiers don't need the added emphasis in the higher freqs that silver gives... Had to do this myself. Silvers pretty good when using tube amps not so good on digital amplifiers.Especially when your tweeters have a range of 40 khz.
jtinn
1,124 posts
 
The characteristics you are describing are definitely for from the use of silver in the cables.

Go with a pure copper cable as recommended by Gmood1.
jsawhitlock
302 posts
 
I agree with 9rw at that perhaps the batteries are low in Sedona's hearing aid, so please someone send him some Duracells, as to the silver wire I would replace with copper IC as suggested above. Wires do make a difference and there are lots of Co. that offer 30 day trial so pick up a few and let your ears be the judge!
Cable Company has a cable Library and for a small fee you can check many wires out. Happy Listening!
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