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Cable suggestion

My set up is:

PC to Ayre QB9 (regular USB)
Ayre QB9 to Audio Research LS-25 mk2 (Cardas Golden Ref XLR)
Audio Research LS-25 mk2 to Audio Research DS450m (Cardas Clear Light XLR)
ARC DS450m to Gallo Ref 3.1 or Harbeth SHL5 (Morrow Audio SP4)

The sound is little bright.
What can I do to tame the brightness.
Thanks.

Jay
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waxwaves
206 posts
 
Hello Jay, maybe add a quality sound card to your PC with a s/pdif output. Then get a good digital coaxial cable to use. Love my Tara Labs RSC Air 1 75 ohm! Analysis Plus Digital Oval also does very well for the $. Bottom line: Digital Coax will give you noticably better sound than the USB !
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jmcgrogan2
6,346 posts
 
Try the Cardas Golden Cross, it is warmer than their Golden Reference cables. I have not heard the Clear Light. You could also try cables from Kubala-Sosna, Purist Audio Design, or MIT, as they should also help "tame the brightness".
williewonka
3,110 posts
 
Do you have a good power cable on the Ayre?

Things got a lot smoother as I upgraded the power cable on my DAC - also got a lot more detailed and spacious - even using the USB

Just a thought :-)
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