Duelund DCA16GA

"I have a similar speakers setup - Altec 604E + Werner Jagusch Crossover with Belden 9497 between crossovers and drivers.
I started to use DCA16GA as speakers cables and I like results.
I also try to use DCA20GA interconnects and I feel they sound a little bit thin, dry and lacking of lushness."
What kind of RCA plugs do you use with your Duelund cable interconnects?  
Hi Alex- I haven't gotten too serious with the Duelund interconnects yet. I only have a 1.0 meter (NON-shielded) run terminated with SwitchCraft RCA's. I have not put this through it's paces in an important spot yet. I have played with it (break in...) going from a Sony PS-1 to my Croft phono integrated. I can't make a fair judgement because the gain (output) of the Sony player is too low for the passive PRE in the Croft. The 16 gauge speaker cables have been wonderful going from my Werner XO to 846A drivers... Easily preferred them to Belden 9497. I may return to my Duelund 16 gauge IC for my Harbeth system at one point. Not sure if the lack of shielding will be ok, but may try from a Step-Up in to the Croft MM. I'm still in the process of adding that Step-up, at which point that Harbeth system will be complete.

Hi fjn04,

I used Switchcraft, MSaudio, Vampire C7X, Xhadow RCA-SM, Duelund Gold RCA connectors.
I don't like Vampire C7X - it imphases high frequencies and have overall bright tonal balance.
MSaudio has great high frequencies and high-mids, but has a gap between mid-frequencies and base.
Duelund Gold and Switchcraft sound well balanced. My first impression was, Switchcraft sounds more grainy and Duelund more smooth.
I just ordered Switchcrafts to double check it versus Duelund again.

Xhadow sound is very "audiophile". It is smooth, transparent with big sound-stage, open and airy high-frequencies and big base. But mid-range is not as good as Duelund has.

I prefer Duelund 16ga to 20ga cable for interconnects. It sounds more balanced and dynamic. But it has lack of air and high-frequency details.

I'm planing to use Duelund cables from Werner Jagusch crossover to Altec 604E like you suggest in the future. (I'm using Belden 9497 cables).

I changed HF filter capacitor in Werner Jagusch crossover to Duelund RS + Duelund Cu-Sn Bypass capacitors. It was the best upgrade I did in my system for years.

Regards,
Alex.

Well im converted! Just got the Deuland 16ga and can see what all the fuss is about. 

Amazing stuff. So analog and non electronic sounding!

The 16 gauge Duelund has all the detail of the 20 gauge, but a quick comparison to the 20 gauge can make one think the 20 ga is more detailed. Its’s just that the 16ga is more complete with improved weight and body. Listen to both over a two week period and it becomes obvious that the 16ga has all the detail, but it is presented with more top to bottom balance. The upper frequency details don’t leap out for attention, but rather draw you into the music in a more nuanced and natural manner. I also believe there are system and listener preferences that must be understood for the best choice. 

The Cardas line of RCAs gives nice touch of natural warmth and smoothness. I have found the KLEI Absolute Harmony to be very neutral and resolving.

Hi @grannyring ,

Which Cardas RCA do you use? Is it SLVR or other type?
Have you compared KLEI Absolute Harmony RCA to Switchcraft RCA or Duelung Gold RCA?

Regards,
Alex.