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DH Labs IC's - BL-1 vs. Air Matrix vs. Revelation

I presently have a pair of DH Labs BL -1 series II IC's that I use from my source (Pioneer Elite DVD/CD player) to my integrated amp which is a Musical Fidelity A300.
The amp powers a pair of ACI Sapphires 25th Anniversary Edition Speakers and I also have an ACI Titan sub that is connected from the preouts on the MF A300 to the sub.
I am using DH Labs Silversonic T14 speaker cable.
I have Crump design power cords I am using with the amp and the source.

My question is whether there is a difference worth paying for by moving up the DH Labs line in IC's. If so, maybe someone can comment on what that difference might be. I am pleased with the sound I presently have with my system, but like everyone here, you want to tweak some things to see if it might make a difference. Sound is presently neutral, open, and balanced across the sound spectrum with no real problems that I have noticed. The amp and speakers are relatively transparent so the recordings sound true to their production, maybe a very slight warmth to the sound which I attribute more to the speakers than the MF A300 which seems to stay out of the way pretty well.

Used the Air Matrix looks to be around 100$ and the Revelation around $200 based upon what is listed right now on Audiogon.

Any comments are welcome.

Thanks.
lkdog

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lkdog OP
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John- Thanks for the informative response.
I was also wondering about the Revelation as it is pure silver versus the copper with silver coating of the BL-1 and Air Matrix I believe. My system right now is about right in terms of balance between brightness and warmth.
Would not want to go much in either direction really.
I have tried to match components and cables that are supposed to be neutral.

I like DH Labs products as you might guess.
I also use two DH Labs subsonic cables to my subwoofer with excellent results.
Thanks again.
lkdog OP
417 posts
 
I agree that I am not looking for a solution, or for some type of tone change. Really pretty happy, but you know how one wants to experiment with this crazy hobby.
I guess I would only really want to spend a modest amount for an IC up the DH line since I already know I like their "sound" which is very neutral.
Maybe I will give the Air Matrix a try.
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