An ic comparison

rubin

I've been using tributaries cables between the preamp and amp for a few years.these cales are identified....a2 tributaries silver connect audio cable...they cost me $200.00 for the pair and are 6 feet long. I swaped in a pair of cheap brand x cables with the result being less detail,less brightness,less edgy.hate to say that i like them more, as i prefer a laid back duller sound.

vc69

This topic was discussed yesterday in this thread:

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90336

Perhaps it will give you some insight.

heiney9

It's the silver.................try a comparable pair of copper I/C's (comparable to the tributaries that is). If you still like the "generic" cables you just bought, then you just saved yourself some money and treat you and a significant other to dinner.

H9

heiney9

A nice budget pair to try would be Signal Cable Analog II's. If you don;t like them you could flip them here for no loss.

rubin

I also tried a pair or tributaries (subwoofer cables) I had laying around and they sounded in between the silvers and the generic cables.Just having some fun experimenting and thought I'd share it.Between all 3 pairs it's not a huge difference though,just a little cost free tweaking.

heiney9

In the end it IS the subtle differences that seem to matter over time. Keep experimenting that's what this hobby is all about.

H9

reeltrouble1

never waste audio funds on food--It's an Audio Man Rule.

RT1

rubin

reeltrouble1 wrote: »

never waste audio funds on food--It's an Audio Man Rule.

RT1

I shall obey!!

rubin

Thanks for the reply Heiney.