Yes. In my system vs my Magnum Opus Gen 6. On a whim I listened to a double crown ethernet cable. That was the only change. Quite impressed. So I inquired about power cords only...dealer came back with why not try a loom. Oh well
. These are seriously pricey, and I can't do much at one time....will let ya'll know!Hey Lloyd, this is where I was starting. Double Crown power, but now will try the Master Crown power and interconnects/speaker. My gut (or my wallet really!!) is telling me power cords on the amps...keep Transparent signal cabling
I think the first test you should do is loudspeaker cables. This is usually the most important cable IMO. Next power cords.
100% agree. We have used Transparent on signal cables for close to 20 years consecutively. But power has always been Sablon Audio and Z:Axis. I admired and respected what the TA Opus (Gen 6) PC did in our system, but I compared side by side with Sablon Prince Orange and preferred and kept the latter. Personal preference but a clear one.
The speaker cables have not arrived yet however the 680 interconnect is here on demo and SERIOUSLY impressing me. Having been stuck in Naim world for 25 yrs I had been using Chrod MUSIC cabling. Silver has been an eye opener.
I'll get to try the Master Crown speaker cables, 1 set of 2m Master Crown XLR's, and 1 Master Crown power cord. I think I'll put the power cord on the preamp, the xlrs from the dac to pre and of course speaker from the amps. Should have in the system in a few days...
If you are going for the absolute, why not include the new Infinity power cable by Siltech’s sister company Crystal Cable? Should be an interesting comparison.
Interesting for sure but the Crystal Infinity is about 1/2 the price of the new Master Crown power cable. As they are from the same company umbrella, I wouldn't really expect the Infinity to be playing in the same league as the new big daddy Master Crown, or they wouldn't charge 2x the price IMO.
This is a great point. When I experimented with power cables I agree with you that PC's on digital made a huge difference.
Ah sorry. It is about money haha. Hate to bring it to but more money doesn’t always bring you more quality. In this case my money would be on the Infinity. But… maybe ignorance is bliss
John,
When it’s coming from the same company, usually more expensive gives you a better sound.Ah sorry. It is about money haha. Hate to bring it to but more money doesn’t always bring you more quality. In this case my money would be on the Infinity. But… maybe ignorance is bliss
I agree but in this case both companies have chosen for their own “voicing”. Siltech is calmer, more organic. CC is clearer, more transparent. CC’s art series (esp. The Da Vinci’s) put Siltech second. However, whatever you chose, you can’t go wrong. (Says a Dutch fan
). Enjoy and keep us posted!Hi ! Hope all is going well !
You may not believe this but give them another 200 hours and will improve even more. It makes me sad to read people jumping to conclusions after 100 hours or so. Especially when using thick cables: take your time! I really believe the Masters need about 300 hours minimal WITHOUT touching or moving the cables. Good luck and ENJOY
