"romantic" sounding cabling


Hi folks, it is probably a contradictio in terminis thing in audio, but I'm looking for audio cables (interconnects, power cords) that have a touch of romantic flavour to their sound, that means a bit soft and elegant character, somewhat subdued (not edgy) highs, but with excellent resolution and good imaging (not diffuse). They should not be the über expensive cables like Purist Audio Dominus or Nordost Valhalla. Could Kubala-Sosna Emotion be a contender? Thank you in advance.

Chris
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I've heard that Yamamura cables have a quite "soft" and romantic sound, emphasizing the midrange a bit. Does any of you know this cable? Maybe are cables that use natural materials, like cotton, paper + laquer, silk, etc. are more sweet sounding in general. Could a power cord also make a sytem sounding "soft", sweet and elegant? I prefer these characteristics more than muscular dynamics. I don't like a too "black" background either: this way music sounds dead.

Chris
Chris, it would be nice to know a little about your system, because although I agree with Herman, and also about the legendary warmth of Cardas products, I don't think cables will really give you the sound you're describing. When I read:

" . . .soft and elegant character, somewhat subdued (not edgy) highs, but with excellent resolution and good imaging (not diffuse)."

what I thought of FWIW, is the sound of great vintage tube components like Macintosh, Fisher, Marantz, Scott, Soundcraftsman, Dyna, etc.
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Nordost Heimdall IC,.. yes this Nordost in my system is very warm, yet quite resolved. Fleshes out voices very nicely and full deep bass presentation. Warmest and most romantic of the 12-15 IC's I tried.

Also had a good experience with a Shunyata Taipan Alpha Helix pc on the CD player. Vocals were incredibly romantic. Highs were pushed back, but had great resolution and delicacy. Bass was also killer. Convinced me of the impact of power cables on a digital source.

Chris
It sounds to me like you're waiting to discover tubes, or else a pre-amp with a tone control.
Chris, I don't know how sensitive your speakers are, or what kind of music you dig, but if they jive with SET? That would be a very nice (romantic) way to go. That with neutral ICs and power cords will get you that romance that no IC or power cord will. If your speakers are not sensitive enough for SET go for push/pull.