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Best Placement - CT-1E

I am re-assembling my rig after some renovations. I have two pairs of IC's for placement decision: the HF CT-1E's and JPS Aluminata. One pair from DAC to Wyetech Opal pre, one pair frompre to Krell FPB 300cx power amp.

Peviously, had HF's from DAC to pre; JPS from pre to power amp, and sounded grand. Should I swap them? Yes, I know I can listen, but I am asking for your thoughts. Swapping cable placement is such a huge hassle in confined space.

Thx.

Neal
nglazer
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charles1dad
10,250 posts
 
Neal,
I asked this question of Rick Schultz and he said that the nearer position to the source the better effect from his cables. I use his CT-1 Ultimate cable from transport to DAC and it has been truly stellar in that location.
nglazer OP
846 posts
 
Thanks to all. When I swap the JPS Aluminata I will report results.

Neal
tbg
5,263 posts
 
All that I can say is that the further you go up the HFC lines, the longer it takes for everything to settle down after any motion in the cables. The HFC Ultimate References are a nightmare for reviewers, usually an A/B comparison has to be long term, namely over night. Mind you I love the cables, but my life is greatly complicated by this cost of using them.
nglazer OP
846 posts
 
Tbg,

You have my deep and abiding sympathy! I have enough trouble settling myself down, let alone my cables.

Neal
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Nglazer, : )
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