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Bargain interconnects to tame treble & boost bass?

Here's the system:
Sony DVP-NS755V
Audioquest Alpha Snake
Bryston B60R
Kimber 4TC / 8TC bi-wire
Triangle Heliade ES

Problem: Sound tilted way toward top-end.

I've done about as much as I can in speaker placement and room adjustments, but the system still sounds too bright and too bass-shy. The treble is also a problem when running the television sound (digital cable) through the system, so, while I recognize that the DVD / CD player is not the best, I don't think it is the primary culprit. (I do plan to upgrade the CD player eventually.)

I sort of suspect that the ultimate solution would be either to replace the amp with a tube amp or to replace the speakers. But both are recent purchases, so I would like to see if better interconnects might make a difference.

Are there interconnects for $200 or less (for 1m), new or used, that would help solve my system's problems? I am open to any other suggestions you might have. Thanks.
jpbach
jpbach OP
23 posts
 
Gmood1, I started the thread thinking the IC's might cure what ails my system. Now I'm going to try replacing the source first. But I will need a new pair of IC's because I'm keeping the Sony as a DVD player.

Tvad, Eldartford, and other EQ posters, thanks for your input, but now I'd like to focus the thread on advice on IC's.

Anyone else with recommendations for good IC's at $200/m or less, new or used?
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
Jpbach...It's your nickel. But remember that the Spectrum analyser feature of the DEQ2496 is way better than the Radio Shack SPL meter for evaluating the effectiveness of changes to your system/room. Consider its EQ capability as a bonus.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
I'll bow out, Jpbach, but at some point when you have a minute, please explain why you don't want to consider EQ. I won't be offended. I'd just like to better understand your reasons.

FWIW, when I had the same problem as you are hearing, I tried the following ICs:
SignalCable
MAS Black
MAS Silver
Harmonic Technology Truthlink
Acoustic Zen Reference Silver
Acoustic Zen Matrix
Audience Au24
Kimber Select 1030
...and more

I heard differences in each cable change, but NONE of these solved the problem. The problem was only solved when I added an EQ, and later when I changed every single component to something better, addressed dirty power as Stenho suggests, and only then did I remove the EQ. It took a substantial investment of money and time.

Now, you may be very fortunate and solve your problem with interconnects. I hope you do, but these threads are full of audiophiles who have not solved their problem with wire alone.

EQ will solve your problem immediately. Without spending much dough.

OK. I'm getting off the box now.

Good luck.

mapleleafs3
190 posts
 
Use it as a DAc for now. How much do you have to spend. Dont think wire till you have the best source you plan on having. Wires last.
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
Mapleleafs3...I don't know if this is what you meant, but the DEQ2496 does have darned good A/D and D/A hardware, and if the Sony player's D/A is inferior the DEQ2496 could provide the DAC function, as well as all the other things it can do. Just feed the DEQ2496 digital from the disc player.
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