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what is a right IC for my current setup

I am using a Techincs A-10 as my CD player, goes directly to my Krell pwr-amp, I use an old Cardas between the pwr-amp and the B&W 801. ( previously I was using an Audible Illusion L1 as the preamp). I am thinking of upgrading my IC between the DVD player and the pwr-amp. Would a Cardas Neutral reference or a Audience AU-24 a good match. I am thinking of either changind the DVD player to a SACD player.
lionhrt
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
Sorry.

"prepondorance"
slvrtravel
43 posts
 
second the cable company- demo first-but if you like krell and cardas, you prob. will like cardas neutral and you'll find au 24 and sr precision to be too warm( i love them both in my system but i like warmer more musical) --you might like the sr tesla aceelerator but my guess is you'd prefer the cardas neutral( unless you're trying to balance the sound with a warmer ic) krell is very fast and bright so if thats the sound you like i think you should demo both cardas, and read up on agon about ic's for krell - there's a lot of chat
ryder
946 posts
 


06-10-08: Audiofeil

The manufacturers and buyers of these products would like you to believe otherwise.

I guess you meant, "The manufacturers and SELLERS of these products would like you to believe otherwise." Other than that, I do agree with your statement but cable manufacturers with new improved products won't be too happy reading your response. :)
kbuzz
201 posts
 
well said AudioFeil.
lionhrt OP
3 posts
 
thank you guys for all the good tips
...( there is not much store i can try out different IC before I purchase around here)
Radrog, my pwr-amp is Krell KSA-250...

i just disocvered that when I connect my dvd directly into the pwr-amp thru an old Cardas IC ( Hexlink series from the 80's), the bass is much deeper but also not having as much 'body' compared to when I had had the preamp and a cheapy IC before. The low's must have been recorded on the media, may be I need to getting use to it. I am also contemplating getting a SACD with volume control and balance output so I can get an balanced IC for the pow-amp.
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