Inakustik Pure Silver. I previously used Transparent Opus, and the moment I switched to Inakustik Pure Silver, the entire system opened up - delivering greater clarity, more air, and a significantly improved presentation.
Interconnect suggestions for Audio Research Ref 5SE?
Recently acquired an Audio Research Ref 5SE to replace my LS-16.
Had been totally pleased with the open organic sound of WyWire Diamond interconnects with the LS-16 but find the Diamonds to be rather bright with the Ref 5SE, emphasizing the mic and the very top of female vocals.
Have reached out to thecableco.com for a few samples from their library....Shunyata Alpha, Cardas Clear,...amongst others. I also have a pair of Nordost Valhalla 1's coming from another vendor for consideration.
Really excited about the 'grunt' and more forward sound the Ref 5SE brings to the game as it helps with presentation on the Grand Funk, Allman Bros, John Mayall, etc. I listen to...along with the acoustic, jazz, and classical....that make up my primarily vinyl collection (Audio Research Ref Phono 3, VPI Classic 4, Proteus Transfiguration)
But, so far, am missing the open organic clarity I guess the LS-16 and Wywire brought to the table.
The Cardas and Shunyata seem a little recessed, the Nordost Frey seemed a bit recessed and analytical. They all resolve the brightness but seem to be holding back everywhere else.
I've been going back and carefully leaving the various cables in place for at least a few days...
looking for suggestions... Kind regards, and thank you in advance!
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First, I have had a loaner Ref 5SE in my system and it really didn't improve anything over my MSB Discrete with Premier Power Base directly to my Pass 250.8, which I suppose is a testament to MSB's volume control. However, when I switched up to the REF 6, it was a big and very noticeable improvement over the 5SE, just FYI. But putting that aside, I am a big Shunyata fan and use their Sigma XLR's. I also use a Sigma PC for the REF 6 which I thought made a nice difference over the stock PC. I am very pleased with the sound and have a Shunyata loom. |
@kymanor1, I used to have MIT cables, I can't remember which though. I thought that they were pretty good but moved on to ones that I preferred more in my system. The one thing that I really didn't like about MIT is their BS about "poles of articulation," as some sort of mumbo jumbo explanation of why their network box makes the cables sound better. I have very low tolerance for sales BS, and that sort of thing, lacking any possible scientific basis, just turns me off. Not that MIT makes bad cables, but I wish they didn't resort to such made-up nonsense to upsell you on their line of cables. |
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