2. cables
  3. 1073493113

Moderately priced interconnect for McCormack amp

I have a pair of B&W CDM9NTs that have been running off of a Denon 4802 receiver. My speaker cables are Audioquest Slate, and the source is a Pioneer PD-F07 CD player for now. I have just purchased a McCormack DNA-1 Deluxe and plan to add that in to the system, using the Denon as a pre/pro until I can add in a separate preamp. I need to find a good interconnect that won't exceed the $150-175 range for a 1m length. Candidates so far are Audioquest Diamondback, Audioquest Coral, and Harmonic Technology Truthlinks. What would you recommend out of that list or suggest trying out? I'm willing to spend some time using the Cable Company to compare, but I'm also not sure how much impact the interconnects will have until I get around to upgrading the front end of the system.
swingman
mattybumpkin
590 posts
 
I'll second the Ridge Street IC's (used). I use them with my McCormack DNA-125.

Regards,
ptmconsulting
1,000 posts
 
Go to Audio Asylum in the FAQ section and find Jon Risch's site. Read up on his DIY Belden 89259/89248 twisted pair. If you're handy they are a steal and very easy to make. If not then you can purchase them ready-made from several places, including Boldercables.com. These have bested many others that I have tried in my system (a DNA .5 near-revA)

Enjoy,
Bob
swingman OP
30 posts
 
Thanks for the advice, everyone. I decided to start out with the Corals, but I will keep an eye out for some of the others and try to do some comparisons.
4yanx
1,576 posts
 
I use the Ridge Street MSE's with my McCormack DNA-225 and don't plan to audition others any time soon. If you can find them in your price range, they'd be my suggestion. I previously used the Truthlinks and think they work VERY well with the McCormack and a bargain at used prices if you can't stretch for the Ridge Streets just yet. Been there.
More to discover