Cardas or Nordost for Simaudio/Magico

Update:  Selected Cardas Clear Speaker Cables and Clear XLR interconnects.  Probably a bit of burn-in yet to go but there is a noticeable improvement in soundstage width and detail, depth has improved but remains restricted due to speaker placement proximity to front wall/room limitations.

Really appreciate all the guidance!

Power Cables next upgrade.

I actually ran the Simaudio 390 with the Heimdall 2 in my system for a couple of years and found it to be a good combination. I don't think the Heimdall colored the sound which I think is a good thing. Its well built and not as expensive as some which make dubious performance claims.

I gave the Frey 2 a good audition and was prepared to buy if it brought a perceptible improvement. To my ears it did not. Any difference I could perceive was very subtle-if it was there at all-but not better. I had Hemdall 2 in my system throughout for a good while and was very happy with the performance. I auditioned other Nordost products, but thought it was more money, not significantly better performance. Just my experience, yours could differ, but it is actual experience with the gear you are working with.

Update:  All wiring has been updated to Cardas Clear XLRs and Speaker Cables and Cardas Clear Beyond Power Cords. System is sounding very good, improved detail and dynamics.

Appreciate all the experienced guidance!  

(@ghdprentice - took your advice from another thread regarding using ethernet from Spectrum Wifi pod to the 390 and it has resulted in a quicker, more stable connection.  Thanks for tip.)

Best,

Dokosan

.....just the thought of putting Nordost cabling with Magico speakers would make me run out of the room !  

Cable importance order:

1. Power
2. Speaker
3. Interconnect 

Iconoclast order of importance:

• 1st speaker
• 2nd analog - XLR 
• 3rd analog - RCA 
• 4th digital