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Looking to Develop A Short List For An Interconnect

I have two amplifiers here, they sound a bit different. Pre-amplifier is a Trinnov Amethyst. 

First amp is a Matrix Audio MA-1 and its quite interesting. Reminds me a lot of my Classe Omega I have owned. A bit lean in the mids and a bit vibrant in the top end. I enjoy listening to them, my JBL 4367 sound like electrostats. But the mid band is lean. I use a pair of Wireworld Silver Eclipse 10 XLR interconnects between amp and pre.  Problem is I do not own this amp. 

The second amp is a Constellation Audio Inspiration 1.0, which I have recently acquired. This is supposed to be my long term amplifier, so the one I need to work with. I find it quite a bit darker and richer than the Matrix amplifier. From what I had read of the Constellation amplifier, this rich tube like presentation is not expected. So far the best sound I have gotten with it is with a pair of Wireworld Gold Eclipse 8 I have. 

So I am looking to develop a short list of interconnects to explore. I want something that is a degree or two more upfront and energetic than the Wireworld. Ideally I will go to the used market so that I can buy and sell if needed. But new is not out of the question. 

I have wondered about Nordost, maybe some of the upper level Kimber. But any suggestions or insights would be greatly appreciated. 

 

 

neonknight
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prophet9
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I have the Matrix Audio MP-1 Pre-Amp with a pair of T+A M200 Monoblocks powering Diptyque DP140 MKII panels.

I would recommend for Interconnects, Ricable - both for digital (AES 110 Ω terminated) and analog.

But also have Moon Audio Black Dragon 75 Ω BNC-terminated cables between a Mutec MC3+ USB DDC and T+A DAC200, and another between an Aurender N30SA Clock input and a Mutec Nano MasterClock.

Nothing beats great cabling. There may be some "snakeoil" out there, but coming to forums such as these allows real-life recommendations to influence purchase decisions.

Some of the other stuff mentioned here are fantastic - so you have a wide range of choice. I only added mine since we both use Matrix Audio products in our chain.

neonknight OP
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Thanks for the posts, I have read all of them and have been thinking about options. Currently have the Wireworld Silver Eclipse 10 in the system in place of the Gold Eclipse 8, and like the hybrid version better. I am sure there is a better choice, I just have to get a candidate or two in here.
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fthompson251
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@neonknight   So you prefer the WW Gold Eclipse 8? I ask because I have all WW Gold Eclipse 8 XLR's and I think highly of them.

kennyc
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Maybe Audience Front Row 

Siltech Classic Legend - reviews of surprising great transparency, Siltech established seasoned track record and expertise, seems to be sweet spot in product line. I use the 880i to run my Constellation Inspiration Pre+Stereo.

stuartk
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