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Am I using the right speaker cables?

I am seeking some advice.

My system just does not sound like it has enough bass.

I am using:

Speakers Kef 207/2 

Pre amp: Gat Conrad Johnson

Amplifier: Conrad Johnson 350SA

Phono: Conrad Johnson TEA2 MAXHG

Turntable: Kuzma with EMT JSD P6 cartridge, turntable arm Kuzma point 4, 9'

Interconnects: Harmonic Technology Magic Link III

Power cables: Nordost red dawn on phono amp
                        Analysis Plus Pro power oval on Gat CJ
                        Analysis plus pro power oval on turntable power ac source (kumza)
                        CJ amp original cable 20 amp

Speaker cables: Nordost Frey 2 - 4 meters.


How do I get my system to sound a bit more bassier

Thanks
jake123
melbguyone
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devilboy 08-19-2018 1:25am
773 posts

@melbguyone ok, I agree with your statement.
Cables ARE tone controls so it may work.
I just hope no one says that the OP needs to find cables that "get out of the way of the music". That’s BS. Yes, cables sound different but only because they all do something to the signal, manipulating it to give more of this or less of that.

Mmm not all. Actually I personally don’t believe in using cables as tone controls. I think you’re better off assembling speakers, amps, front end etc which work together synergistically & give you the sound you want. Then you can use neutral sounding, reference type cables which just let the music flow without editorializing. I use Jorma cables which fit that bill.
If the OP finds a cable that adds more bass it would be incremental IMO, not a significant leap.
Agreed.
devilboy
818 posts
 
"Mmm not all. Actually I personally don’t believe in using cables as tone controls. I think you’re better off assembling speakers, amps, front end etc which work together synergistically & give you the sound you want. Then you can use neutral sounding, reference type cables which just let the music flow without editorializing".

Agree 100%
larryrs
29 posts
 
"Known as the Allison effect (after Roy Allison - a protege of Raymond Villchurs)."  I assume this was a reference to Edgar Villchur, founder of Acoustic Research. Generally regarded as the inventor of the acoustic suspension speaker.

LarryRS
secretguy
199 posts
 
Try turning your cables upside down.
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dynaquest4
368 posts
 
Burn in is BS!  Why would a manufacture provide you with a product that was not ready for optimal performance?  Makes about as much sense as Jack Daniels selling you whiskey that YOU have to age before drinking.  
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