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Nordost Red Dawn "Flatline" interconnect Want to replace with a more musical sounding IC.

I have a Nordost Red Dawn "Flatline"  IC which I bought used on AG about 5 years ago.  It has seen several system come and go, from separates to my current Rogue's Sphinx hybrid integrated amp, but just two speaker systems. Overall, I like the cable but have concluded that it is bright factor in the interface between the Rogue integrated, and the upgraded Ayre CX7e mp  CD player.  BTW,. Prior to the Ayre CD player, I had a Rega Apollo CD player and used a Chord Chameleon IC ..... Worked very well 

I don't want to start going back and forth with The Cable Company home trial service.  Therefore, would appreciate and consider recommendations from members who have used Nordost RD Flatline IC in the past with less than positive results. The speakers are Golden Ear Tech Triton 7's and speaker cable is Harmonic technology PRO 11+ which is excellent.  Thank you.  

sunnyjim
mikirob
950 posts
 
Why not try the Belden 8402 mentioned/recommended by Jeff Day at Positive Feedback and on his Blog: jeffplace.me. He, me, and many other Audiogonners switched out our expensive interconnects for these with great success. Cost about $80.00 terminated. I know, I know, conventional Audiophile wisdom says, "they don't cost megabuck, can't give them a try." They are extremely musical. Best, Rob

jafant
10,525 posts
 

Jim-


what gear is in your current system?

Did you ever break-in those Isotek discs?

jafant
10,525 posts
 

Jim-


where does the Nordost Blue Heaven fall into place?

I have auditioned these cables a few times and was never disappointed.

Take that trip to your local dealer/retailer.

sunnyjim OP
884 posts
 

To Mikirob   Sounds worth a try for 80.00 terminated  Does his blog. offer a source for the IC's you noted??   (I have heard about Belden cable before, but was afraid this was just some kind of populist "reversed" hype)...  Or is it through Parts Express?? 

BTW, I agree about grossly overpriced IC's, but at the same time, there must be something these new cable designs must be doing right. However, paying $10,000-$25,000 is insanity to pay for an IC. Sure, Tom Cruise, Cam Newton, the Mannings got the kale to buy them, so let them go for it.,


To Jafant,  I always like the name Blue Heaven for a cable.  However, the Blue Heaven speaker cable and IC have never received strong reviews.  Can say about the latest version  The BH in every Nordost series usually  precedes the Red Dawn line. I don't think Nordost has changed the pecking order of their cables.  BTW,  The Isotek disc work quite well and takes less time to cycle through compared to Audio Purist Disc. 

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chrisr
444 posts
 
I found the canare lv-61s very musical... Neutral with fast clean deep bass.  Worth the try.
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