New IC for my system

[rallye666]

After lots of research I have narrowed down to 3 IC's that Im considering for my system

MG G2000D
Epiphany Acoustics Atratus 3
Brians MS Audio / Klotz MC5000

My current IC is a VDH D102 mk3, Im trying to tame a bit of top end harshness at higher listening levels

Room is carpeted with plenty of soft furnishings. System is in my signature.

Budget is £120ish, so MG cables will have to 2nd hand

Thanks, James

[Sovereign]

I have the Mark Grant, and the Bryan KLOTZ special. They are both very good cables and will serve you well, not toppy in any way. I have not heard the Epiphany but I hear it's good, Jerry uses it extensively, my hunch is it may spotlight the top end a little more than the others, but I don't know that for sure.
Best of luck.

[icehockeyboy]

I don't think any Bland and Dull if can be blamed for harshness at the top end.....:)

[Spectral Morn]

Sorry :eek: you are experiencing top end harshness with a VDH102 :scratch: The 102 is certainly one of the least warm and coloured VDH cables but its still less open and detailed than the ones you mention so changing from a 102 is not going to solve your problem.

What is the rest of your system and what kind of room do you use it in? Is the room echo prone, stone, bare wood floors, minimal, not much soft furnishing?


Regards Neil

[fatmarley]

I don't think any Bland and Dull if can be blamed for harshness at the top end.....:)

Harsh sounds can come from almost anywhere in the frequency range and It can also come from the woofer, not just the tweeter.

[fatmarley]

Isn't the Roksan Kandy known for being a bit bright or harsh? (I'm sure I read that somewhere).

[Spectral Morn]

Isn't the Roksan Kandy known for being a bit bright or harsh? (I'm sure I read that somewhere).

It certainly can be, at least the early ones were. Not sure how the newer ones sound.


Regards Neil

[doodoos]

On a different tack treble glare can be a result of poor mains quality. A conditioner may cure it at source rather than mask the isue. Just a thought.

[Tarzan]

Just to put my two penneth worth in.... l borrowed a RFC Pluto from AudioAl, and have to say this is a super cable it really is.:)

[struth]

On a different tack treble glare can be a result of poor mains quality. A conditioner may cure it at source rather than mask the isue. Just a thought.

A belkin pureav made a huge difference to my set up and with the further addition of a regenerator in front of it brought another huge leap. Treble is crystal clear yet sweet.

[rallye666]

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone.

It's only the Kandy that is plugged into the mains, Dac and now squeezebox touch are both running from a battery.

My floor is carpeted and there is plenty of furnishings around, so I'm thinking either the amp or speakers are to blame