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2 Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II IC's too much?

I had Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II XLR IC between my McIntosh 301 and McIntosh 6900 with great results (well, maybe I would prefer a slightly softer sound). Now 6900 is gone and it's upgraded to 402 power amp. Most likely it will be paired with C46. C46 has a rather "warm sounding" repuation so I'm thinking about getting another Silver Reference. Or maybe it will be way too bright and I need a Matrix Reference IC?
antonkk
nilthepill
842 posts
 
No. The Silver Ref II are world class ICs.
They will reveal your weak link.
antonkk OP
137 posts
 
My speakers are Sonus Faber Golden Reference. It's not that I'm afraid of brightness (with McIntosh 301-6900 with on Silver Reference IC between the source and the integrated it was not an issue) - but cymbals have a certain "silvery" coloration and I would prefer a more natural "bronze" sound.
antonkk OP
137 posts
 
Oops. Sorry folks, of course I meant Sonus Faber Grand Piano!:)))
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audphile1
1,368 posts
 
that coloration is exactly what I was talking about when I said the sound was artificial. I'd stay away from an all Silver Ref II config. Mix and match and you will prob get better results.
cruz123
585 posts
 
If it's within your budget buy both a Silver Ref and a Matrix and keep the one you like. Ultimately you'll have to try both in your system to know which works best. If you buy used here on A'gon, you won't loose anything if you need to resell. Both the Silver Ref and the Matrix hold their used value very well. Good luck.
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