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Shunyata for Arc REF5 SE

I understand audio research and shunyata cabling are a good match. I have a Ref5SE coming my way shortly and was wondering whether to get a z-tron cobra or a pick up as used phyton cx. I'd like to keep it in the sub $1K pricerange, so anything up the foodchain is out of the question. Anyone tried these two cables on an audio research preamp?
edorr
edorr OP
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Thanks guys. Good input. I'll probably start by picking up one or more Zitron Pythons and try them in a few places. I was never really impressed with the Synergistic Resarch Hologram D on my DAC, so I may try a Shunyata cord there as well.
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gshepardbuster
620 posts
 
I agree with the consensus that the Cobra Z's might be too neutral and or lean with the wrong combination. That being said I replaced a pair of the mega sized Hydra Hc VTX cords on my amps with a pair of Cobra Zs without a loss in dynamics, bass, soundstage scale, etc... There has been a long kinda roller coaster ride with break in ei. first things sounding just right then leanish now finally just right again. I have no dobt the Python Z's would be even better but you may just get away with the $1k less expensive Cobras. Just my 2 cents. YMMV.
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misternice
339 posts
 
At the moment Edorr,Im using cheap interconnects and powercords,cause I blew the budget on the pre.And love the the SE now,so you're in for a treat,this pre is awesome.Im using tara labs master ic,and air power cord,at this stage,so there's lots of even better music to come,when I can afford it.Im running it through a $1500 Plinius SA 100 mk 2 and its not dissapointing.cheers
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