Kimber Select 1136 compared to 1130


Hi,

I use KS 1130 and KS 3038 in my system in addition to some digital cables.
I use 1130 directly from my dCS dac into my BAT 600 M SE monoblocks, speakers are SF strad.
Question is about the "new" KS 1136 compared to KS1130, is there any users having experience changing from 1130 to 1136 and what are the difference in sound?
It is a costly upgrade since I need cables of minimum 2 metres I think due to the monoblock configuration.

Have a nice day,

Kind Regards
Geir
Norway
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Showing 1 response by khrys

I had the pleasure of listening to the KS 1030 vs the KS 1036 with Dick Diamond (formerly with Kimber) in my home with my new YG Anat IIs. These are the single ended versions of the models you reference but perhaps my experience will have relevance.

I think the extra conductors of the "36" models may ameliorate impedance mismatches between preamp and amp as Kusina suggests, but could impair the delicacy and nuance of signal transmission between line level sources and the preamp.

I have found the lower stranded "30" to have more liveliness, dynamics, soundstage, quickness, air and PRAT with front end sources to the preamp than the "36".

Sometimes less is more.

More or less.