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Interconnect recommendations

According to chatGPT, my 2 weakest links in my system, are my DAC & my interconnects. For a number of reasons, I am focusing on the interconnects first, starting with RCA from DAC to pre & balanced from pre to amp. My current interconnects are WBC Mogami 2549. Speaker cables are Transparent Plus. My USB is Cardas clear. I recently added the Stack Audio LAN silencer. I have a Furman P 2400 AR power conditioner & voltage regulator & Maze Audio Litz with billet plugs power cords. 
Budget is open, new or used. Focus is on clarity, transparency and micro details. I want to match or slightly exceed the quality of my existing system. 
My digital side of my system: Aurender N150 > Chord Qutest > PS Audio BHK pre > Moon 330A > KEF Reference 3’s.
If it helps, I am thinking used Dave or one the R2R (Holo KTE etc) as my DAC upgrade. Thanks!

signaforce
mysearcher257
73 posts
 

Why not just ask ChatGPT? 

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audphile1
7,824 posts
 

@signaforce I would recommend to be very careful in that system with adding interconnects that are known for focus and clarity. 
I would also advise you to wait with cables and get a good DAC that allow for XLR connections. Then get XLRs throughout. 

But if you want interconnects now, in that system I would avoid silver. Best to try different cables or buy used. Kimber KS pure copper should be good. I tried copper silver hybrid KS1126 that were excellent but a bit too much for my system. I think the copper version would be great. 

kennymacc
721 posts
 

Not cheap, but for my DAC, AudioQuest Firebird XLR was an absolute, incredible game changer for me!!!!  I would definitely add the AudioQuest Firebird interconnects to your audition list.  Happy listening. 

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hjdca
240 posts
 

I like XLR and I believe OFC copper interconnects are all very similar.  I believe the upgrade comes with OCC copper.  I am not convinced about OFC copper with silver plating, but, I do have an expensive OCC copper with 5N silver for my turntable that sounds great...   In general, if you want to upgrade from Mogami, which is OFC copper,  I think OCC copper is the way to go for interconnects.  

erik_squires
17,537 posts
 

Well I have no idea how on earth an AI can form an opinion, but I think your interconnects are actually pretty good.  If you were into DIY and wanted to make absolutely premium, you could use pure silver IC's with shield from https://partsconnexion.com/connex-cable-bl-ag-interconnect-cable-2-x-23awg/ 

 

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