Originally Posted by
Filterlab
What cables are you using with your NVA amps Richard?
I keep looking at NVA equipment on eBay but I'm constantly put off by potential problems of cabling and using a non-passive pre-amp. It says that any cable over 200 picofarads per metre is not advised but I haven't a clue where to find that kind of info about my cables.
My pre now (which is my DAC) has 5v variable output so is very far from a being a passive input in terms of voltage.
Hi Rob - I'm using NVA LS5 speaker cable (bi-wire config) and for the pre-power & CD-pre I've some NVA Super Soundpipes. Normal Soundpipe for the Slee phonesa amp.
I've a 6m set of LS1 speaker cable that may be coming up for sale soon (if you or anyone else might be interested).
Richard'll be able to give you the low-down on cable/passive/active compatability though - it all goes way above my head!
Richard.
Round & round bits: LP12/Cirkus/Kore/Herc II/Roksan Nima/Hana EL
Megabits: Bluesound Node 2i/TEAC UD-H01 dac
Making it louder bits: Phonostage: Dynavector P75 Amp: Cyrus 8vs/PSX-R Speakers: Royd Sintra II
Connecting it together bits i/c's: Flashback Premier. Speaker cables: Van Damme Hifi