Goertz Sounding a bit lean


After replacing my Kimber Heroes I'm now becoming aware that the Goertz MicroPurl copper are a bit lean in comparison. I do prefer the Goertz middle through top but there's definitely a compromise. Anyone ever done a Goertz vs Nordost Red Dawn comparison? Or are there any other suggestions for ribbon-like cables that are fuller sounding?
dhcod

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Red Dawn was fine but also a bit thin so I've got two sets of Puritas Audio Museaus on the way to try out. People praise their balanced sound, so we'll see.
Thanks for the suggestions and confirmations. I'm looking at ribbon wire because I used a Lightspeed clone LDR preamp and those seem to like the ribbon ICs based on conversations with other owners. I definitely prefer the ribbon Goertz to the Hero, so I think the concept is right.
This weekend swapped one of the Goertz sets (preamp to amp) for the Red Dawn but left the Goertz between phono preamp and pre. Sounds MUCH better. Much fuller and the bass, while still a little thinner than the Hero, is certainly more tuneful. Was planning to buy a second set of Red Dawn but maybe I'll be fine without it. Cables really are just tone controls aren't they?
I am loving the PAD Museaus. Very balanced, top to bottom. Better bass than my old Kimber Hero and the same transparent sound as the ribbon cables that I've tried. Harder to run because they are fatter and less flexible, but I've made it work. They are worth the trouble.