Best Interconnects

marvda1
marvda1 Posts: 4,901
edited February 2010 in 2 Channel Audio
What's the best interconnect you have heard in your system and what's the best interconnect that you have at this time in your system?

Just food for discussion.:D

The best interconnect that I have heard in my system is the KCI Silkworm.
http://www.koolcables.com/

The best interconnect that is in my system now is the 6sons audio Manitou Windigo.
http://www.6sonsaudio.ca/
Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
Puritan PSM156
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited January 2010
    In my system so far are the MITs S3 shotguns.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited January 2010
    MIT , Audioquest. I like both very much.
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  • mightymouse
    mightymouse Posts: 254
    edited January 2010
    Not to stir the pot, my pick, the old Radioshack premium line of interconnects and the current Monoprice premium line of interconnects.
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited January 2010
    I have not tried alot of interconnects but the best i have heard and are in my setup is Ben's Silvers.
    Living Room Rig:D
    Rotel RSP-1069/Rotel RMB-1095/Rotel-1072/Polk lsI15's W/modded xoverW/DBsubs/Polk LsiC/lsI7's/Klipsch sub-12"the weak link"/DLP Mitsubishi 65"
    Xbox360/PS3/WII
    M.Br. setup:)
    Emotiva MMC-1/Rotel RMB-1075/Polk BlackStone TL350's/Velodyne SPL1000/Samsung 51" Plasma
    Computer Rig:
    Rotel RB1050/Tannoy DC4's/Klipsch RW-10d/ImodIpod/HK AVR230 for now....
    Headphones-Ultrasone-HFI780's w/LittleDot MK Vamp Portables Panasonic HJE-900's
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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,622
    edited January 2010
    In my system, the MIT Shotgun S2s have been the best I've tried so far.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited January 2010
    MIT AVt MA, still have em'.
    "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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  • doctor r
    doctor r Posts: 837
    edited January 2010
    In my system, the Zu Cables - Wylde are working great. Possible synergy with the speaker cable and power cables:cool:
    integrated w/DAC module Gryphon Diablo 300
    server Wolf Alpha 3SX
    phono pre Dynamic Sounds Associates Phono II
    turntable/tonearms Origin Live Sovereign Mk3 dual arm, Origin Live Enterprise Mk4, Origin Live Illustrious Mk3c
    cartridges Miyajima Madake, Ortofon Windfeld Ti, Ortofon
    speakers Rockport Mira II
    cables Synergistic Research Cables, Gryphon VPI XLR, Sablon 2020 USB
    rack Adona Eris 6dw
    ultrasonic cleaner Degritter
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited January 2010
    So far, after replacing relatively inexpensive ICs in the 2 channel system, I am using Kimber Kable Hero XLR ICs between all components for the analog links. For the digital ICs between the CD player and DAC, and the Wadia dock and the DAC, I am using Mapleshade/inSound Zepher digital ICs.

    In the HT I am using Mapleshade analog ICs. This was a great upgrade over the inexpensive ICs, since it really bought out subtle details in movie soundtracks.
    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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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited January 2010
    I guess i haven't gone that far down the rabbit hole yet, but Audioquest Scarlet Vipers by a VERY wide margin. I doubt i'll be upgrading anytime soon. They're so warm and full, it's amazing the change when you do a quick a/b switch of them.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited February 2010
    I've had Kimber Hero (WBT locking model) RCA's and 8TC speaker cable for years. Very satisfied with the combo.
    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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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited February 2010
    Luminous Audio Renaissance II in my system; the synergy is beyond belief.

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    Jake
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited February 2010
    I'm using Transparent MusicWave IC's, but the best I have heard are the Cardas Gold and some Cardas prototypes. They were mighty fine. Way out of my price range though.
    -Kevin
    HT: Philips 52PFL7432D 52" LCD 1080p / Onkyo TX-SR 606 / Oppo BDP-83 SE / Comcast cable. (all HDMI)B&W 801 - Front, Polk CS350 LS - Center, Polk LS90 - Rear
    2 Channel:
    Oppo BDP-83 SE
    Squeezebox Touch
    Muscial Fidelity M1 DAC
    VTL 2.5
    McIntosh 2205 (refurbed)
    B&W 801's
    Transparent IC's
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,055
    edited February 2010
    For what its worth, I have been compairing ICs on my turntable, and here is what I have found in order of best to worst:

    1. Signal Analog II
    2. AQ Sidewinders
    3. Blue Jeans (BJC) ICs
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited February 2010
    I really like mine, but if I had 5 times the money I would be running MIT shotguns.
    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.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited February 2010
    I've tried a quite few different cables (from so called "high end" to "bargain"), but for the level of my rigs, AudioQuest and Signal Cable give me an acceptable level of performance. And yes, cables do make a difference.
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  • skipf
    skipf Posts: 694
    edited February 2010
    I have a jumble of different cables. Keep upgrading as I have the cash. Currently I have Kimber, Cardas, Transparent, MIT, White Zombie, MAC, and Ben's. I use silver for source to pre, and copper for everything else
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  • Ranger0912
    Ranger0912 Posts: 50
    edited February 2010
    After a lot of searching and listening I've converted to Signal Cable http://www.signalcable.com/ Frank produces a really good made to order product that includes superb customer service, fair realistic prices and great sound. Check him out.
    McIntosh MA-7000 Integrated
    Cambridge Audio Azur 840C CD
    B&W 805s
    Logitech Transporter Wireless Link
    Mac Mini Music Server
    Furman Elite Power Conditioning
    Signal Cable, Magic Power Cables
    Signal Cable, Silver Resolution Balanced Interconnects
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