Today I am trying out a pair of $3000 1 meter interconnects lol

polkfarmboy
polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
edited July 2013 in 2 Channel Audio
Well they are on sale for half price :razz: but I would have never saw myself posting a thread with this title before joining the forum :lol:

These are the platinum ecplise rca's and are the top of the line for wireworlds ic's. It will be nice to see what improvement they are over the gold eclipse so more from me later as I have taken the day off work and have beer
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited July 2013
    Son____!!!:cheesygrin: That's some serious coin you dropped on those sweet cables, break 'em in nice and get back to us, I'm sure they are going to sound great. Gotta ask what beer are ya drinking PFB, is it a Rolling Rock?:wink:
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited July 2013
    Just some Stella Artois but when the wife comes home I will hide them and pretend I am drinking budlight as she don't let me drink the Stella
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited July 2013
    Hehehe! That's funny! Enjoy!:cheesygrin:
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited July 2013
    DSkip wrote: »
    Does Stella happen to be the catalyst for all of your 'accidents'?

    One time I did pee my pants under stella's influence but I get crazy drunk from it so thats why its a no no
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited July 2013
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    One time I did pee my pants under stella's influence . . .

    This is the kind of thing you just shouldn't post! :redface: Were you wearing skinny jeans too :lol:



    In all seriousness, looking forward to your review of the IC's. Don't own any WW stuff, but it seems like they're making a name for themselves.
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited July 2013
    Seems like that probably could be used better elsewhere....but to each his own.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,416
    edited July 2013
    What gear is going to be connected with them?
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited July 2013
    Well right now I have them running through my primaluna tube mono blocks with a direct connection to the perfectwave
    dac using its preamp function. Running it like this gets normal pre out of the equation for interfering with evaluation so I can easily tell thediff between the gold eclipse and the equinox ic's
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited July 2013
    Here are the pics or it never happened in accordance with polkie posting law.

    I have to say that these are majestic even right out of the box
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  • agfrost
    agfrost Posts: 2,428
    edited July 2013
    You should take a lap around town with that case handcuffed to your wrist. Just because.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited July 2013
    agfrost wrote: »
    You should take a lap around town with that case handcuffed to your wrist. Just because.

    :cheesygrin: I love it !!!!
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  • brianle
    brianle Posts: 572
    edited July 2013
    Nice! Do you have any "cheap" interconnect like Blue Jeans one to compare against?
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited July 2013
    Congrats on the great looking, and hopefully better sounding ICs!
    Jake
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited July 2013
    PFB. Congrats. I am sure they make a positive difference. However, looking at that unnecessary case reminded me of the Shunyata philosophy. When you get a chance you need to try their cables.

    "Certainly, Anaconda models are not inexpensive, however, Shunyata has intentionally held the PowerSnakes Signal Cables prices down to reflect only the real costs of the material, research and labor involved in producing reference-quality US manufactured cable products. Shunyata's hope is that the Anaconda starts a trend that brings the focus of cable design away from aesthetic add-ons and back to what actually matters: measurable science and technologies that improve the performance of the world's finest electronics and speaker systems."
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    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,963
    edited July 2013
    Fox......shhhhh, there's a 'Monk sniffing around cable threads.....shhhhh.....:smile:
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    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

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    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,557
    edited July 2013
    tonyb wrote: »
    Fox......shhhhh, there's a 'Monk sniffing around cable threads.....shhhhh.....:smile:

    :lol::lol::lol:
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited July 2013
    I just put another 3 pairs of these on order to hook up the Anthem D2 and I am going to rid myself of all other ic's I own. I do not wantto really gointo these as its my second pair of pricey ic's I have tried since getting my toes wet 2 months ago. I can say that the platinum's do not even sound like they require any burn in

    I may get into other stuff like the shunyata's if and when I get done with wireworlds offerings
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited July 2013
    I'm curious how these compare to the Golds.
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  • teekay0007
    teekay0007 Posts: 2,289
    edited July 2013
    I'm curious as to what you're gonna do with the $1000 worth of fancy schmancy cable-carryin' cases you'll have. :cheesygrin:
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited July 2013
    Nice PFB! Haven't heard any WW cables before. Can you explain the changes to the soundstage, transparency, tonality, and detail these cables brought to your system?
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,416
    edited July 2013
    I truly believe cables make a huge difference, but I must ask this... are you better off spending $3000.00 on cables for a $2000.00 amp or are you better off spending $4500 on the amp and $500 on the cables?

    Seems to me PFB that at this point in the journey that I would invest in better gear first, but that's just me.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited July 2013
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    I truly believe cables make a huge difference, but I must ask this... are you better off spending $3000.00 on cables for a $2000.00 amp or are you better off spending $4500 on the amp and $500 on the cables?

    Seems to me PFB that at this point in the journey that I would invest in better gear first, but that's just me.
    IMO, there is no direct correlation between price and quality, so it really shouldn't matter.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited July 2013
    Well I figure if I invest in better gear I will not know how it 'really' sounds unless I get cables than can get out the way the most. As far as how these sound I do not want to really comment just yet as I have just been chilling with my favorite music and have not been swapping things around. I will say that these cables are unlike anything I have ever heard and never knew a little ic cable could sound like I have upgraded to a new DAC and they are not even burned in.

    The Gold eclipse are world class but the platinums have a little more detail in a different kind of way. I found the golds to be a slightly more forward or aggressive on some tracks but the gold are in no way bright just diff, its very hard to explain
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited July 2013
    And the hole gets deeper...and deeper...and deeper!!! :wink: Enjoy!
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited July 2013
    You should try them in your tractor system!:lol:


    I am glad you are enjoying yourself in this hobby and would never dog anyone on what the spend, because I agree price does not equal performance.

    That said, you are talking about new/used Pass Labs amplifier/preamp prices here.

    IMHO, I would have tried the Pass route first.:eek:

    Congrats, I bet they are sweet!
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited July 2013
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    Well I figure if I invest in better gear I will not know how it 'really' sounds unless I get cables than can get out the way the most.

    I have been amazed at how much musical detail I have been able to get from my modest gear as I upgraded interconnect, speaker, and power cables. Within the last year I have come to realize that clean power and good cables are the foundation for a decent stereo. You can have the best gear in the world, but if your power and cables suck then your system is performing subpar.

    The benefit of upgrading your power and cables before your gear is two fold. First, you are able to have the current gear operate at its potential. This can very well be enough. Second, when you do start buying better gear the foundation is in place, so your new gear can work at its potential right from the start.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited July 2013
    BlueFox wrote: »
    I have been amazed at how much musical detail I have been able to get from my modest gear as I upgraded interconnect, speaker, and power cables. Within the last year I have come to realize that clean power and good cables are the foundation for a decent stereo. You can have the best gear in the world, but if your power and cables suck then your system is performing subpar.

    The benefit of upgrading your power and cables before your gear is two fold. First, you are able to have the current gear operate at its potential. This can very well be enough. Second, when you do start buying better gear the foundation is in place, so your new gear can work at its potential right from the start.

    Thats why I just went for wireworlds top dogs and its very true about the ac's as they have been just as important as the cables. With that being said though I would nevr dare hand over the cash for a platinum electra power cable :eek:
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  • audiocr381ve
    audiocr381ve Posts: 2,588
    edited July 2013
    Geez. That's nuts to me but to each his own and make sure you post some comparisons!
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,963
    edited July 2013
    Good post Fox, I'm with ya on clean power and cables. Unfortunately too many roll their gear before ever looking at cables as an actual part of your system. Live and learn I guess.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited July 2013
    I am just. Blown away by these cables... holy crap these have to be the best out there

    I was thinking of a really nice pair of MIT speaker cables to take them to the next level but am concerned about the the whole need to have MIT speaker cables and ic combo for them to sound good
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