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Non-edgy Shielded Silver IC Recommendation

A friend loaned me his older silver ICs. I had never used silver ICs before because I thought they might sound edgy and grainy. I was nicely surprised!

So I am thinking to replace my ICs with silver ones. Currently, I have 1m single-ended JPS Superconductor FX3 between CDP and preamp, and 1m balanced JPS Superconductor FX3 between preamp and power amp. I also have a pair of 12ft JPS Superconductor+ Petite speaker cable.

I'd like to keep the speaker cable and change the ICs to silver ones. Can you make a recommendation for me? Thanks.
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tom_hankins
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I have had great results with Audioquest Skys, Niagara, and Cheetahs. All solid silver, all smooth and not edgey. I use all Skys now, also from tonearm to phonostage.
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ratbbb2
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I keep seeing these Hi price silver ICs and never have listened to any of them can't really comment . I do however know of Element cables Silver Serenade and Just contacted him about a shielded pair (custom made) for $170 . I been Using the standard Silver Serenade for years and see no need to spend what I feel is outrageous prices on anything else. Maybe I just don't know any better but for the money I love them.
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flyfish2002
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Consider VH Audio Pulsar Ag ICs or Silver Audio Appassionata ICs - both ICs are reference quality, in your "budget" and constructed by craftsman who are true audiophiles. No relationship with either Chris VenHaus or Max Kreifeldt except a satisfied customer.
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