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Purist aqueous vs Venustas IC

I have a small problem that should be able to fix...I am currently using the aqueous IC with a dead-neutral CDP and I don't like the results, that lush purist sound is gone. So, do I switch to Venustas IC or switch the cdp to something like a Rega or New Rotel CDP? The aqueous is a good IC I just have this mismatched. I borrowed a entry level cambridge cdp and things improved...I can afford better though. What would you change, cdp or IC? Thanks.
bobrock
tvad
9,467 posts
 
In my system, Aqueous ICs did not have the same midrange bump and bass fullness as the Venustas. IMO, the Aqueous are a more neutral cable.

Personally, I wouldn't change a component to a different one that matches better with a piece of wire.

If you want a less neutral presentation, then buying a less neutral CDP is an option, but once the neutrality is gone at the source, you can never get it back.
nolitan
865 posts
 
The cheaper Museus does have that warmth that the Rotel CD player can benefit. I would also look at the Museus powercord. They do wonders as well for neutral sounding components like your Rotel CD player.
GOOD Luck
bjesien
614 posts
 
IMO your CD player should cost at least four times that of your interconnects. It seems you might be heading in the other direction.

Change the CDP, or look at other components too. What is the source of your discontent?
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