Preferred Analog Interconnect...

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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited July 2008
    PS Audio Statement
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited July 2008
    Um mine!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited July 2008
    Already got you, see first page...
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited July 2008
    steveinaz wrote: »
    Already got you, see first page...

    oops:o
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  • RutgersFTW
    RutgersFTW Posts: 458
    edited July 2008
    Dammit you bunch of cable whores, give me advice! I'm looking at Audioquest's entry level stuff... should I get G-Snake or Sidewinder cables to connect my amp to my preamp? I've got some tweeter hiss and I hope a better cable can cut down on it.
    Currently listening to:

    Marantz SR5004
    Sony BDP-S370
    Apple TV V2
    Audio Technica AT-LP120
    Mirage CMD-5 x 5
    Bic H-100
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,184
    edited July 2008
    If you have tweeter hiss, I don't believe the issue resides within your interconnects.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • RutgersFTW
    RutgersFTW Posts: 458
    edited July 2008
    Yeah, I just cleaned/reseated everything and the hiss is back down to almost inaudible more than 6" from the speaker. That was a close one.
    Currently listening to:

    Marantz SR5004
    Sony BDP-S370
    Apple TV V2
    Audio Technica AT-LP120
    Mirage CMD-5 x 5
    Bic H-100
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited July 2008
    I have not tried alot - (copperheads, Blue Jeans, Signal and BW Audio (bens' braided silver specials).

    The BW Audio is what has won out from what I have tried and is finding a growing presence in all my analog spots.

    Michael
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    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited July 2008
    MIT's are where its at.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited July 2008
    I have not tried a lot either but the Audioquest Copperheads were the best so far.
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited July 2008
    White Zombie Zero Point Zero
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited July 2008
    RutgersFTW wrote: »
    Dammit you bunch of cable whores, give me advice! I'm looking at Audioquest's entry level stuff... should I get G-Snake or Sidewinder cables to connect my amp to my preamp? I've got some tweeter hiss and I hope a better cable can cut down on it.

    I found no audible difference between Sidewinder and Copperhead, so go Sidewinder. Both of these interconnects are very nice, but handle them carefully. I broke the connection on 2 different occasions with Copperhead.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited July 2008
    nikolas812 wrote: »
    I have not tried a lot either but the Audioquest Copperheads were the best so far.

    Copperhead/Sidewinder are both very good IC's. Very nice treble presentation.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited July 2008
    RutgersFTW wrote: »
    I've got some tweeter hiss and I hope a better cable can cut down on it.

    Tweeter hiss is probably due to a noisey source. Cables won't do anything for this. Are you only hearing this with the volume maxed and no program material? If so, it's normal to hear some hiss up close to the tweeter--this is the noise floor.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • RutgersFTW
    RutgersFTW Posts: 458
    edited July 2008
    steveinaz wrote: »
    Tweeter hiss is probably due to a noisey source. Cables won't do anything for this. Are you only hearing this with the volume maxed and no program material? If so, it's normal to hear some hiss up close to the tweeter--this is the noise floor.

    Exactly. I think my NAD is more powerful/revealing than my H/K, so some sources (particularly the cable box) have a very high level of noise while others (OPPO) have almost none.

    That said, is there anyway to mitigate and decrease the noise floor without swapping electronics?
    Currently listening to:

    Marantz SR5004
    Sony BDP-S370
    Apple TV V2
    Audio Technica AT-LP120
    Mirage CMD-5 x 5
    Bic H-100
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited July 2008
    You can reduce it sometimes by using good cable management behind your rack. Make sure all AC/digital/IC's are seperated as much as possible.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • Hawkeye
    Hawkeye Posts: 1,313
    edited July 2008
    Mapleshades Excalibur ribbon unbalanced. 1 meter.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited July 2008
    Updated...
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • RutgersFTW
    RutgersFTW Posts: 458
    edited July 2008
    I just redid most of my connections with appropriate length Monoprice Premium cables to declutter/separate AC from signal. Though they were a little on the pricey side, I think the tight-fitting connectors are worth it. They're my new favorites. ;)
    Currently listening to:

    Marantz SR5004
    Sony BDP-S370
    Apple TV V2
    Audio Technica AT-LP120
    Mirage CMD-5 x 5
    Bic H-100
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited July 2008
    steveinaz wrote: »
    You can reduce it sometimes by using good cable management behind your rack. Make sure all AC/digital/IC's are seperated as much as possible.

    Good advice. This is the most important thing to do. Also be sure to cross IC's at a 90 degree angle. If they run parallel with any other cables they can pick up noise;)

    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited July 2008
    White Zombie Zero Point Zero.
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    Sunfire TG-IV
    Ashly 1001 Active Crossover
    Rane PEQ-15 Parametric Equalizers x 2
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature Seven
    Carver AL-III Speakers
    Klipsch RT-12d Subwoofer
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  • GEBBY44
    GEBBY44 Posts: 939
    edited July 2008
    New IC of choice...Bogdan Silver Spirit. Just tried em...and wow. Impossible to find used though.
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  • RutgersFTW
    RutgersFTW Posts: 458
    edited July 2008
    steveinaz wrote: »
    You can reduce it sometimes by using good cable management behind your rack. Make sure all AC/digital/IC's are seperated as much as possible.
    Yep, I just did this with measured lengths and separate cable channels for AC and ICs, with my power amp on the bottom and speaker cables ran on their own. My noise floor is down down down and I'm very happy.
    Currently listening to:

    Marantz SR5004
    Sony BDP-S370
    Apple TV V2
    Audio Technica AT-LP120
    Mirage CMD-5 x 5
    Bic H-100
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited July 2008
    Tie wraps and tie-wrap stand-offs do the trick. I have all cables seperated and my system is DEAD quiet. I even set my equipment on the rack based on where connections will fall. My video components are all run via toslink, so they don't interfere with 2-channel audio.

    Go here: http://members.cox.net/stepheninaz/audio_connection_scheme.xls
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • vonnie123
    vonnie123 Posts: 326
    edited July 2008
    steveinaz wrote: »
    Copperhead/Sidewinder are both very good IC's. Very nice treble presentation.

    Only drawback to the Copperheads and Sidewinders, and the lower end AQ brand cables is the frequency of RCA molded plug failure. When it comes to cables, the lower end AQs fails more than most. Sonically they do a great job when functioning.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited July 2008
    Yep, they have to be handled very carefully, the solid conductor won't take alot of stress. I have broken 2 of them in the past.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited July 2008
    Do not be confused there is now and there has always been only the one, to whom all others aspire.

    Thou shalt not want after MIT, enjoy the ride.

    RT1
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited July 2008
    reeltrouble1 wrote: »
    Do not be confused there is now and there has always been only the one, to whom all others aspire.

    Thou shalt not want after MIT, enjoy the ride.

    RT1

    MIT, pffffttttt. You better be an MIT grad if you want to afford those things...:D
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited July 2008
    well not exactly the same thing but was accepted into IIT back in my engineering days.......

    like many here steve I scower the used market looking for deals on MIT and buy demo and trades, the Shotgun line works for me, I have to give credit to Doro for getting me started on the MIT jonesin trail. I like this wire for the added bass I hear and it makes the treble more refined, not really rolled off just more refined and fun to listen to. I know everyone has there favorite and I support any wire someone feels fits there system.

    Of course if you not using MIT your just confused.

    RT1--effers ought to pay me endorsement fee's.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited July 2008
    I also haven't looked anywhere else after trying MIT Interconnects.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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