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Simaudio Moon Equinox integration problem.

I've recently added the Simaudio Equinox to my system. My problem is I now have too much high frequency content. I am running the Equinox into the Simaudio I-5 integrated amplifier feeding a pair of Totem Hawks. All of these units are noted for being quick / fast but none of them (at least by themselves) are noted for being shrill or overemphasising the high frequencies, but that is what I have. The sound seems clean, not distorted, but just too much high frequencies. I am wondering if this is an interconnect issue? My interconnects are Prolink, which I picked up used, and I think they are pretty cheap.
I'd like to hear from anyone has successfully integrated the Equinox into a similar system what they recommend for interconnects...what has worked for them. So if you have a good system based on similar equipment what did it for you? I'd really like your help. Thanks

Rod
rova
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I found that using a PS Audio power cord instead of the stock cord on the I5 resulted in a huge improvement - more than any interconnect change has yielded for me to this point. I was quite surprised, as I wasn't convinced that the power cord would make a noticeable difference.

Given that the I5 will be drawing far more power from the wall than the Equinox, I'd start with the I5 power cord first of all, but would be inclined to change both cords. Don't know the cost of the various models available, but would presume that Cardas must be a good choice too since Sim has bundled Cardas cables with their "LE" models in the past.

I would presume that you're in for some good listening with your setup - that should be a great combo.
digsmithd
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Using the silver ref,s,but i would lean towards the matrix ref 2 because of metal dome tweeter in hawks.Power cable,ics,conditioning,isolation.All the peices of the puzzle got to be there.imho
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cerrot
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How long have you broken in the Equinox?

You really need to give it a few hundred hours. (and I agree about the power cords-also need to be broken in).

Do you use a power coditioner?
rova OP
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Cerrot,
I picked up the Equinox used on Audigon. The person I bought it from had used it only a few times (6-10 discs). He also bought it used. At my request he is going to talk to the original owner to see how much he used it. It is possible that the unit hasn't been properly broken in even though it is a used unit. I have been suspecious of that and I have already begun burning it in. I think I'm hearing some improvement.
Cerrot, do you know how the changes in sound to expect as the Equinox burns in? What changes, what gets better (low end, high end, detail, sound stage, distortion....???
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cerrot
1,700 posts
 
It can be a broad spectrum but what you described is something that I have experienced with burn in of a cd player. My Esoteric took bout 1200 hours to break in - highs were pretty bright and now sounds awesome.
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