MS Audio / Klotz MC5000 interconnects build offer for all AoS members

[Desmo]

I've just made up a few runs of MC5000 cable, but I've used KLE Harmony connectors rather than the MS Audio plugs, as I could not find a supplier of those. I followed Brian's model, and left the shield unconnected at both ends. The result in my system is hiss, hum and other interference. Other than this background noise, the cables do sound good, but I will have to do something about the hiss. I'll be rewiring the plugs so that the shield is connected at the source end, and I'll post the results in a few days.

If anyone is interested, the cables are installed between my DAC and Pre amp, and between the Pre amp and the Power amps (I bi amp, so there are two pairs of cables between the pre and the power amps).

[Marco]

I've just made up a few runs of MC5000 cable, but I've used KLE Harmony connectors rather than the MS Audio plugs, as I could not find a supplier of those. I followed Brian's model, and left the shield unconnected at both ends. The result in my system is hiss, hum and other interference. Other than this background noise, the cables do sound good, but I will have to do something about the hiss. I'll be rewiring the plugs so that the shield is connected at the source end, and I'll post the results in a few days.

Interesting, Graeme… Do let us know how you get on

Marco.

[Desmo]

Interesting, Graeme… Do let us know how you get on

Marco.

Hi Marco,

Well the MC5000 cables have been modified so that the shield is connected at the source end, and the background hum has gone! I must stress that I can only comment on the effect in my set up. As has been said many times before, system synergy is fairly important.... Brian says he has had no one report a similar problem with any of the cables he has supplied to date.

Soundwise, first impressions are very good, bass in particular seems tighter, but I suspect that a few more hours running in will be beneficial.

[brian2957]

Interesting Graeme . As ever it's what sounds best in your system and to your ears . These cables do indeed seem to benefit from 20-30 hours of use.

[YNWaN]

Guys,
can I remind y'all this is a sales thread...kinda?

Perhaps it should be pruned a bit then with quite a lot of the more recent comment (including my own) moved to a thread of its own?

[brian2957]

Including my own sets and those made for others I've never had any problem / feedback suggesting that these cables cause problems without the shield connected .

[Sovereign]

Good move Hudz!

[Hudz]

Good move Hudz!

Certainly was James, best bang for buck i've had in hifi terms

[CageyH]

The speaker cable had a similar effect in my system, but I think it all depends on what you currently have.
I'd like to hear a few other peoples opinions on it before recommending it across the board.

[Junk]

hi Brian,

Sent you a pm. after reading 19 pages, tempted to order the cable from you but just need to find out if the plugs fit Chord Hugo. if anybody tried the plugs with the Hugo, pls let me know. thanks