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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
tvad
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I bought a used DEQ2496 today. Figured I'll give it a shot. Trelja, I'm interested to know if you are still positive on the unit?

What interconnects are you guys using to and from the analog inputs and outputs. I'm using Purist Audio in the rest of my system, but I'm apt to purchase significantly less expensive ICs for use with the DEQ2496.
tplavas
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Tvad, just an FYI, but while using the DEQ2496, you should definitely try using it with it's stock power cord first. That eq was one of only 2 pieces of gear I've ever heard that didn't sound better with an aftermarket PC. Also, be aware of it's high output level with the back-panel switch set to +22 db. It may very well cause overload distortion in whatever you feed it into. Unfortunately, I found the lower-output setting to sound really inferior.
trelja
3,215 posts
 
Congratulations on the new baby, Grant!

An issue came up with ordering the microphone from a local dealer near me. They're giving me a refund, but I still don't have the microphone. So, while I'm still feeling the Behringer is the right move, I won't know for sure until I get the microphone, and can run a sweep of the room. To be honest, I've been putting my focus into the other system downstairs as of late.

I'm using two interconnects which each feature RCA connectors on one end, and XLR on the other. One pair is a 1.5 m Stealth, featuring silver ribbon, the other is MAS Grey, which are also silver. I also got REALLY lucky at the time, and found an Audiogon buddy here selling 3 pairs of Cardas XLR - RCA adapters, both the male and female, so that was nice.

I'm curious as to your reaction on the Behringer...
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Thanks, Joe. I haven't decided on ICs. I do own and like MAS Grey, although I don't use them in my reference system. I wish the MAS Black was still available. Considering a couple pairs of Z Squared, which aren't perfect, but I have liked them in the past, especially among ICs below $300, or so.

My Behringer is coming with a set of generic adapters, which should get me by until I decide if the unit is staying.
sherod
1,681 posts
 
Grant,

I have an extra 1M pair of MAS Black I'll sell you cheap.
Email me if interested.

Just for the record, the best location I have found for the MAS Black is on the CD player. I prefer it to the Grey(silver) version. It just didn't sound right from pre to amp, but from audio out on CDp to pre the Black can put to shame many very expensive cables. It is a shame they don't make them anymore.
Sherod
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