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Cardas or Nordost for Simaudio/Magico

Looking for new cabling for Simaudio 330A amp/390 Pre Streamer into Magico A3 and have narrowed down to Cardas or Nordost primarily as I understand that Simaudio often shows with these cables.  Cardas level would be Clear Cygnus (or maybe stretch to Clear), Nordost would be Heimdall 2 (or maybe stretch to Frey 2).  Need PC, Speaker and XLR IC.  Currently using Acoustic Zen.  Ideally, would like a bit more detail and improved soundstaging.  Probably will buy used and so just want to pick one and go with it.  Appreciate any input.

dokosan
dokosan OP
94 posts
 

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

 

garebear
1,273 posts
 

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

kennyc
3,008 posts
 

Cable importance order:

  1. Power
  2. Speaker
  3. Interconnect 

Iconoclast order of importance:

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