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Post by peterthebutcher on Jun 5, 2024 10:10:10 GMT
This year has been full of personal health issues for both my partner and I, the Hi Fi has had to come second. I have been considering what will be my next decent upgrade may be, and due to a "cock up" with a certain organisation that allows me financially to do things (will be sorted this month, should have been in April). I had my mind set on a new DAC (Ferrum Wandla) to replace my PS unit, but have been having 2nd thoughts this past few weeks, as there is nothing wrong with what I am using at the moment. My thoughts then turned to speaker cable and a set of XLR connectors to go between the pre/power amps (PS SGCD and M700's), I have a couple of good ones (XLR Bodhi) made with a fair amount of silver in them, courtesy of Andrew at AF Audio, again, nothing inherently wrong with them, just I was chatting with a hi fi mate, and he heartily suggested the ABC Audio's EWA cables, notably the LS80 speaker one and the IC 40 interconnect. Anyone know anything about them, as their website, like all manufacturers sites are self hyped. I have also been considering a new Win 11mini pc with a couple of SSD's in, 1 for the system and things and the other just for Flac music files, again, nothing wrong with what I have at the mo, just it cannot take any more upgrades or Win 11. My new ish speakers amphion 7LS, and the subs are good, and will give me years of pleasure. Oh this hobby of ours is so so head spinning at times ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) Any thought are welcome
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Post by misterc on Jun 5, 2024 11:41:43 GMT
I find Andrews cable, nice safe open and clean, if a bit rolled off but they work in the majoity of systems well and are sensibly priced and do outperfrom a fair few of the big names. EWA cables, that's Colin who had a hand in the original TQ design, interesting fellow.
Quite a bit of experinace with these, not a fan. However that is my opinion, my suggestion would be have a pair on home loan for a week and forget the forums and just listen in peace and see if they fit your desired soundscape.
I would also have two other cables brands as well on home demo maybe not as the same time, this way you can decide in the comfort of your own home with zero pressure so you can make YOUR own mind up totally free from outside influences.
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Post by peterthebutcher on Jun 5, 2024 12:59:13 GMT
I find Andrews cable, nice safe open and clean, if a bit rolled off but they work in the majoity of systems well and are sensibly priced and do outperfrom a fair few of the big names. EWA cables, that's Colin who had a hand in the original TQ design, interesting fellow. Quite a bit of experinace with these, not a fan. However that is my opinion, my suggestion would be have a pair on home loan for a week and forget the forums and just listen in peace and see if they fit your desired soundscape. I would also have two other cables brands as well on home demo maybe not as the same time, this way you can decide in the comfort of your own home with zero pressure so you can make YOUR own mind up totally free from outside influences. I did have the LS-40 cables on home demo a while back, to see if they offered more or the same performance as the TQ BlackII that I currently use, as well as the TQ Ultra Black II, but found they were not giving much away in performance for the money my dealer was asking (for a 2 meter pair). Another speaker cable I was told about (from the UK distributor of Amphion) was Audiomica cables
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Post by bencat on Jun 5, 2024 13:24:45 GMT
Cables are funny things some will swear that any cable will do . Others are only happy with one make . Others with only one construction and metal . Truth is I have never really had the money or if I am honest inclination to search out the super expensive brands . One thing I really do believe is that cables are very system dependant . What sounds great for me may well not suit others . I will also declare the heresy that for me Digital XLR cables for AES/EBU connection do not sound any different . This not me saying that XLR cables for analogue is the same just the digital . Speaker cables for me have topped out with Duelund which I find musical they are compatable with Quads and seem to just get out of the way and let the music play 😁. Do I think they are the last word in speaker cables , probably not but they are the endpoint for me . The one thing that is essential is that whatever you consider you get them on a decent time loan and just relax and listen no pressure just listen .
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Post by antonio on Jun 5, 2024 14:23:34 GMT
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Post by macca on Jun 5, 2024 18:41:30 GMT
I'd get a new laptop. Support for 10 ends next year. I'll have to do the same as mine won't take 11 either.
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Post by peterthebutcher on Jun 6, 2024 7:33:31 GMT
I'd get a new laptop. Support for 10 ends next year. I'll have to do the same as mine won't take 11 either. I have got my PC guy looking into it, for suggestions
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Post by peterthebutcher on Jun 18, 2024 11:41:04 GMT
Am moving forward with a new PC front end to my rig. Many thanks to MisterC for some private message advice. Will keep you in the loop as to what I finally settle on
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