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So YOU can't hear a difference in cables

I do.

I have a set of Van Den Hul the Seconds They get rid of the digtal glare and edge. They are non fatiguing to listen to.
They sound full and lush but give up some detail and soundstage. I can listen to them indefinitely.

My Au24's are more holographic, have better soundstage, detail in spades, but there is that digital edge and glare.

My silver interconnects sound good but tizzy on the top end. They are out.

Day in and day out give me the Van Den Hul the Seconds, no fatigue, but oh I want the detail and soundstage of the AU24's.

If you suffer from that digital glare or edge get the vandys.

I find that the louder the music the more that the cables matter. I find that cables "tune the sound".

Anyone have a suggestion for an interconnect that fits my bill at a reasonable price?
zilla

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reubent
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Zilla,

I'm not trying to fan the flames here, but is it possible that your cheap, mass market Sony is introducing the digital glare that you hear?

You have a very expensive amp and speakers, but you're using a mid-fi digital front end.

I would bet that a high end CD player like a Resolution Audio Opus 21 or (insert high end CD player name here) and a Radio Shack Gold interconnect will KILL the Sony sonically, regardless of what interconnect you pair with it.

I'm not saying there aren't differences in sound when using different cables, but I do think you might be missing THE BIG BOAT and looking for a dingy to "float your boat".

I could be wrong and the Sony 333ES might be one of those rare "you get WAY more than you pay for" components, but I doubt it.............

Enjoy,

TIC
reubent
6,936 posts
 
Zilla,

Oh, I didn't realize that you were so well informed. Yes, Stereophile and Monster Cable are two of the "Experts" in the Audiophile world. You obviously have done your homework!

Please accept my apologies. None of my current equipment is on the Stereophile list, so obviously I'm not a qualified poster and my experience shouldn't be considered.

Interestingly, I've recently sold several items that were Stereophile rated. To me, my current system sounds better. Maybe I should put that Monster Cable Power Filter back in my system..........

Enjoy,

TIC
reubent
6,936 posts
 
My apologies to Zilla and all. He did not ask for an opinion of his digital setup, however, that's where I think he may be getting the digital glare that he is trying to fix with cables (but what do I know).

Anyway, sorry I got so spun up. When I saw the disproportionate amount that Zilla spent on Amp and Speakers vs. the digital rig AND he defended it, I figured he was part of the "bits are bits" crowd.

I should have stuck with my response to the "fidelity" post from later in the day.

"If it makes you happy, don't worry about it".

Enjoy,

TIC
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