Big improvement. DBS gives a better focus and better timing. |
I agree. Should be a very nice upgrade. I have a couple pairs of Columbia.
I'm just curious, is BEL still in business? The 1001 is a great amp. A few years back, I almost bought a pair. I don't see them anywhere. It seems like they just disappeared. |
Thanks Bo.
Zd542, Mr Brown passed away in 2009. There is a company that services the BEL 1001, Audio Summa. My Mk5 was manufactured in 2007. Bought from a dealer used. Love this amp, probably the best piece in my rack. I have enjoyed your posts elsewhere. Thanks |
Seems there are 2 versions of the columbia. 48 and 72 DBS. Any comments regarding the amount of 'charge' to the shield? |
Me as well, I was thinking that there are 3 models- 36V, 48V & 72V. |
You need to go for the 72v version. This version is already a few years on the market. The newer versions are more dynamic. |
Bo, I take it that the 72V version is the most recent? |
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Much Thanks! Bo and Zd.
what does one gain between the different V factors? |
Want to thank Bo and Zd as I bought my first pair of Columbia. Looking for another. |
Always nice to know that there are people happy with my thoughts. Some people don't like me because they think that I bash there beloved audio stuff. Being critical is something else than bashing. I am also critical to the stuff I own myself. |
Don't be so hard on yourself Bo. I don't know anyone that doesn't like your thoughts. Maybe your words, but definitely not your thoughts! It is that simple!!
"what does one gain between the different V factors?"
A headache. Just enjoy the cables and don't worry about it. |
Bought my second pair of Columbia. Run .5 m pair between DAC and Pre, and 1M pair from Pre to Amp. Thanks Bo and Zd. |
@Mesch, could you talk a bit about how the Columbia improved you music over the KC. I demoed a new pair of Columbia a couple of weeks ago. I had it my system for 7 days so it had settled in and I got a decent handle on its sound. I did like it. It was detailed, quiet dynamic and smooth. In my system I need a bit more fullness/weight in the mids.
I'm trying to figure out if I should try the Yukon just below the Columbia and save some cash or try the Colorados. Thanks for any thoughts. |
Samac, I just bought the 1M pair and have not yet received them. I will get back to you once I have listened to them. I went for the Columbia for they were the 1st in the DBS line, just above the KCs. At used prices, my cable outlay between pre and amp represents ~10% of my cost of both active components. Right or wrong, this is what I shoot for. I am not familiar with the Yukon. |
Thanks, Mesch. I look forward to reading your impressions. I have different speakers now and I may demo the Columbias again. They are smooth and lively and might work better with the speakers I a using now. |
Received and placed the Columbia cables into my system. I did not care to A-B then against the KCs, simply replaced and sold them. The result seems to be better imaging within soundstage and more 'air' around upper midrange/treble notes. I am happy. This represents the last piece to be exchanged in my system which took 3+ years to put together. Thanks all! |
They are better in every single part compared to the KC's. Time for them to improve there cables..... |
Yes. The DBS system is quite nice. |
Thanks for the update, Mesch. It's great when a system comes together. Enjoy! |
