RCA interconnect recommendation
Would like recommendations for interconnects for both analog and digital side to an integrated Rogue Cronus amp from a Nottingham/EAR 834P on one side and an Antelope Zodiac DAC on the other side. What should I be looking at and what kind of budget should I set. I'm thinking up to $500 for a pair but have no idea. Thanks for all advice.
Yeah, except you haven’t shared what improvements/sound characteristics are most important to you. This is exactly how we can help you achieve your goals, but if you don’t share what you’re looking for the recommendations will just be all over the map. |
I think you’re going in the exact right direction with Acoustic Zen and was just about to recommend their Silver Reference. I have both the Silver and Matrix Ref ll, and the SR is a better and more refined-sounding interconnect. I’d highly suggest you get this to compare, and if you don’t think it’s better than the MR ll you can sell it for little/no loss, FWIW... https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisadied-acoustic-zen-silver-reference-interconnects |
I had the same “wow” moment the first time I put AZ cables in my system. IME they do take some time to settle in, mostly in the treble region, but the fact that you like what you’re hearing right away is a good sign for sure. As I mentioned earlier, I find the Silver Ref to be a significant step up from the Matrix ll, so I’d encourage you to try them if you can — buy used and you’ll have very little risk as AZ cables sell pretty easily. For a while I used the Silver Ref from DAC to pre and Matrix from pre to amp and it worked really well, but I eventually went with all Silver Ref. Anyway, FWIW and congrats on your new find. Enjoy! |
