IC Recommendations
metal83
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Ok, so yet another topic i know nothing about. I've done a bit of googling but that hasn't really got anywhere.
With my setup being, RTi A7's, RTi A3's, CSi A6, Pioneer Elite 92, and possibly an XPA-3, what would you guys recommend for IC's? I'm not sure if certain IC's go better with certain gear or whatnot. And also, how many do i need, is it just one that goes from the amp to the receiver, or do i need one for each speaker being run by the amp?
Sorry for my audio ignorance..:o
With my setup being, RTi A7's, RTi A3's, CSi A6, Pioneer Elite 92, and possibly an XPA-3, what would you guys recommend for IC's? I'm not sure if certain IC's go better with certain gear or whatnot. And also, how many do i need, is it just one that goes from the amp to the receiver, or do i need one for each speaker being run by the amp?
Sorry for my audio ignorance..:o
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You will need one cable per channel.
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You will need one cable per channel.
Thanks Leroy.
Now i'll just need to figure out which ones to buy. -
Thanks Leroy.
Now i'll just need to figure out which ones to buy.
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What's your budget
I honestly hadn't set aside a budget for IC's, i really don't know what to expect price wise for decent ones. -
Signal cables, well built and great cables for the $$
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Ben's cables are excellent and very reasonably priced, and he's a member of the forum. He will custom make them to suit your set-up.
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Signal cables you get a little discount for being a Club Polk member.
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Go with bens cables .You can also check out audiogoN for good deals on used ICs..Audioquest king cobras are good too.You can find those for around 100.00 new.SDA-2BTL with custom IC
Adcom 565 monoblocks--Monarchy Audio M-10 preamp
Theta Data Basic Transport--Stello DA100 Signature DAC--Camelot Dragon Pro2 MK III
Harman Kardon T-55c TT
DH Labs Q-10 Signature Speaker Cables With Furez silver plated copper bananas
Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver Reference AES/EBU
Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver i2s digital cable
4 Furutech FP-314Ag with FI-11cu Plugs/FI-11AG IECs--- Power Cords
DH LABS REVELATIONS ICs-amps
Revelation Audio Labs Paradise cryo-silver ICs-Source to pre -
Ben's ICsLiving Room setup: Pioneer Elite VSX-21TXH, Krell KAV 300i, PS Audio DL III DAC, Tyler Acoustics Taylo 7u, Dynaudio Audience 120C+, SVS 25/31PCI, B-P-T Clean Power Center, Ps3, Panny 50" S1 Plasma, Tekline speaker cables, Audio Art interconnects, and Pangea power cables.
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Wow, i didn't realize these things were so pricey, guess i'm looking at a nice chunk of change for 3 of them.
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I have found my Cardas ICs to be great. They are a little pricey, but even their lowest priced cable is a good MIDFI cable.
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Ok, so in regards to Ben's IC's, i noticed that he has a few different ones. What ones do you guys here on Club Polk usually go for? This stuff is all foreign to me.
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Ok, so in regards to Ben's IC's, i noticed that he has a few different ones. What ones do you guys here on Club Polk usually go for? This stuff is all foreign to me.
I suggest PM Ben, tell him what you are looking for and he'll help you out. Go ahead and just ask, he doesn't bite...well that might cost you more !
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Look at Blue Jeans and Signal cable as well. Solid product, not alot of money.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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Mid grade Audioquest ICs (Diamondback) work well. They can be had for a fair price used on Audiogon.[
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Blue Jeans Cable is good quality and may be less of a sticker shock.
http://bluejeanscable.com/store/audio/index.htmGregory
Power Amp: Emotiva XPA-3
Fronts: PolkAudio RTi A9 Canare 4S11/Vampire Wire B12
Center: PolkAudio CSi A6 Canare 4S11/Vampire Wire B12
Surrounds: PolkAudio FXi A6
Rear: Polk Audio RTi A3
Sub: PolkAudio DSW Pro 500 -
