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"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
dazzdax
ssglx
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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
markphd
667 posts
 
It sounds to me like you're waiting to discover tubes, or else a pre-amp with a tone control.
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warrenh
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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.
listener57
730 posts
 
For the elegance of Rolls-Royce sound: Marigoaudio.com
Able to transmit the emotion, unveil rich harmonic detail, without any rough edges.
Also, agree with others about tube equipment (with appropriately selected tubes) providing appropriate starting point. Then, even "accurate" wires can transmit romantic sound enabled by your component choices.
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roccl007
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will go for YAMAMURA serie 5000 or if you can afford the 6000 serie, also VIRTUAL DYANMIC depending on the serie ( niht) are not the las world in details....
P.S make sure that the YAMAMURA have not been bended
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