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Not a bad suggestion jarcher. I personally don't like the idea of tuning a system with cords and cables. I try to get the most non-invasive / neutral / least damaging cables I can find (without getting near the stupidly priced stuff). This can make a system sound revealing (for both the good and bad), but at least with this approach you know what your components are doing and can then work on getting the synergy between components right. I think Wireworld is a great suggestion in general. Kimber also makes some good, honest, cables such as 8tc. I don't like their use of multi-strand conductors for use in IC's though. Anyway.....In order of importance, I'd go with IC's, then speaker cables. I tend to find power cables to be more of an icing-on-the-cake component.I agree, the Cable Co is a great resource to try before you buy. Hard to go wrong there.
In terms of price, I don't necessarily think you have to spend A LOT (ie more than $250ish) to glean a significant increase in performance. In terms of IC's and speaker cables, Zen Wave, Darwin, Morrow, all have EXCELLENT entry level offerings that will blow the doors off of more commercialized offerings in the same price categories (and higher). I believe they all have pretty generous trial periods as well.
That's fine. The OP could pick these up and try them out: http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=128956.msg1361909#newThey will probably significantly outperform his current ICs. Good power cords in the $250ish range? Harder to find.
With regard to the PS Audio power cords, I agree. They're definitely contributing to the lack of detail that you're hearing. I don't doubt that the ICs are doing the same thing. Problem is -- good PCs and ICs aren't cheap. Expect to pay several hundred dollars per IC and PC.
I totally agree with this and wrote a sticky post on the subject in my circle that says what RD just said in a longer, more drawn out post. I include AC power as well.... this doesn't necessarily mean you need a specific conditioner but clean power and decent cables are mandatory, it's impossible to have a good sounding system without. If you don't have neutral cables you won't know what your components really sound like and will select components to balance the sound of your cables, and with cables that have a larger effect on the signal you may never get where you want to go. jimbones, you'd be better off upgrading the drivers in your speakers than anything else imo. Also, crossover components make a big difference.
Can't be spending money for moneys sake.
Note: I am demoing a Dodd Pre against my SP8. Better dynamics lower noise floor on the Dodd but Bass is not as good as my SP8.
I wanted a Plinius for a long time, then I saw the innards and the parts quality didn't appear to be consistent with the price. Consider amps such as Odyssey Stratos, Modwright, or Job.
OK so i have the amp and have had a couple of hours listening. I can tell you that the graininess and hardness is gone, nada. I am not changing the tweeter or messing with the speaker at this point. I need time to settle in a get familiar with it. I do have some cable demo's planned. Thanks for all the advice. Nice to finally crack the hi end ranks.
