AudioDoctor Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I am considering a speaker cable change from the Cardas Golden Presence, which is a bit too much of a good thing, to a less "warm" sounding cable and considering the Zu Event cable. Seems to not be as ridiculously priced as some other top line cables. http://www.zuaudio.com/#event-cable.php No electron left behind. Link to comment
AudioDoctor Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 thats a no? ;-) No electron left behind. Link to comment
Jim Smith Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I've had several sets that were sent here for evaluation from Zu, including the latest versions. Fairly neutral, not bad at all. Less warm sounding than the Cardas you mentioned. Various speakers, electronics, cable, etc. on loan for manufacturers' evaluation. More or less permanently in use: Schiit Iggy (latest), Ayre QB-9 DSD, Ayre Codex, Uptone Audio ISO Regen/LPS-1 Power supply, Berkeley Audio Alpha USB, PS Audio LanRover, Small Green Computer, Sonore ultraRendu, gigaFOIL4 ethernet/optical filter - Keces PS-3 power supply, (3) MBPs - stripped down for music only, AQ Diamond USB & Ethernet, Transparent USB, Curious USB, LH Lightspeed split USB, Halide USB DAC, Audirvana +, Pure Music, ASR Emitter II Exclusive Blue amp, Ayre K-5xeMP preamp, Pass X-1 preamp, Quicksilver Mid-Mono Amps, Pass XA-30.5 amp, Duelund ICs & Speaker Cables, Paul Hynes SR-7 power supply, Grand Prix Audio Monaco Isolation racks & F1 shelves, Tannoy Canterbury SEs w/custom Duelund crossovers and stands, 2 REL 212SEs, AV RoomService EVPs, ASC Tube Traps, tons of CDs, 30 IPS masters, LPs. http://www.getbettersound.com Link to comment
AudioDoctor Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 or is there some other fantastic cable out there that I should try that is also not ridiculously priced? No electron left behind. Link to comment
Jim Smith Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I haven't heard all that many of their competitors. None that I heard particularly stood out. Various speakers, electronics, cable, etc. on loan for manufacturers' evaluation. More or less permanently in use: Schiit Iggy (latest), Ayre QB-9 DSD, Ayre Codex, Uptone Audio ISO Regen/LPS-1 Power supply, Berkeley Audio Alpha USB, PS Audio LanRover, Small Green Computer, Sonore ultraRendu, gigaFOIL4 ethernet/optical filter - Keces PS-3 power supply, (3) MBPs - stripped down for music only, AQ Diamond USB & Ethernet, Transparent USB, Curious USB, LH Lightspeed split USB, Halide USB DAC, Audirvana +, Pure Music, ASR Emitter II Exclusive Blue amp, Ayre K-5xeMP preamp, Pass X-1 preamp, Quicksilver Mid-Mono Amps, Pass XA-30.5 amp, Duelund ICs & Speaker Cables, Paul Hynes SR-7 power supply, Grand Prix Audio Monaco Isolation racks & F1 shelves, Tannoy Canterbury SEs w/custom Duelund crossovers and stands, 2 REL 212SEs, AV RoomService EVPs, ASC Tube Traps, tons of CDs, 30 IPS masters, LPs. http://www.getbettersound.com Link to comment
Jud Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I happen to very much like the Mapleshade (lower priced) and Omega Mikro (higher priced) cables - made by the same folks, the difference is the market they're aimed at. If you're looking for USB cables, though, they don't make 'em. One never knows, do one? - Fats Waller The fairest thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. - Einstein Computer, Audirvana -> optical Ethernet to Fitlet3 -> Fibbr Alpha Optical USB -> iFi NEO iDSD DAC -> Apollon Audio 1ET400A Mini (Purifi based) -> Vandersteen 3A Signature. Link to comment
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