Just to FULLY quote from my original post Bev...
"My advice is to always keep an open mind about changing kit and always try to hear new stuff if you can.
Every piece of equipment I've had I've enjoyed, its just sometimes you hear better.
System synergy can play a major part, especially with regard to cables."
I thought I had the best cables I was ever going to have, but heard a set that had better synergy with my Edingdale speakers. I sold them on knowing someone else would find them fantastic in their system.
Works for interconnects too.
I've not heard the SLIC cable so cant comment on its sound.
Dave Brook knows his onions when it comes to cables (as does Mark G, Brian, Paul etc) so I'm sure its good.
Again, as with everything hifi though, system synergy can come into play.
Originally Posted by
Ninanina
You are right Gary about the SLIC however I don't think it has a 'sound' to it really...... I know it's a bit of a cliche to say that about a cable but it's certainly true I think about the 'old' SLIC.....
Please don't shoot me down for posting about the SLIC, I was just revisiting some old threads and thought I'd do a tiny reply.....
AC POWER
Hardwired 10kVA balanced mains powering entire system
AMPS
Meridian 557 power Amp (Modded) / PS Audio BHK Preamp (Modded)
SPEAKERS
Wharfedale Evo 4.4
DAC
PS Audio Directstream (Modded)
TURNTABLE
Pro-Ject X8 balanced output via XLR / Ortofon Quintet Blue cartridge
PHONOSTAGE
Pro-Ject DS3 B balanced Input (TT and Phonostage powered by Pro-Ject Power box RS2 linear psu)
DIGITAL
OPPO 203 (Modded: Linear PSU, i2s output to Dac) - Roon Endpoint, HDMI input used for all things Streaming/ PS5 /AppleTV ... also good for movies apparently?
MUSIC PLAYBACK
Tweaked AP-Linux based Roon Server into Oppo 203 as Roon endpoint
Ipad Roon Remote.
Apple Music/ YouTube via AppleTV, fed to Dac via Oppo HDMI input/i2s output to Dac.
SPEAKER CABLES
Biwired: Duelund DCA10GA (Bass) Duelund DCA16GA (mid & treble) Duelund 12DCA used as jumpers (On "Blackcat Cable" Chris Sommivigo's advice - yup, even with biwire it sounds better - and it does)
INTERCONNECTS
All Balanced: Ghost+ recording studio XLR cables