Last contact from him was 26/7. He may well have gone on holiday since then.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
The 223.5s are rather special but I need to do more listening before I commit to writing.
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Last contact from him was 26/7. He may well have gone on holiday since then.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
The 223.5s are rather special but I need to do more listening before I commit to writing.
Yup, he's most likely on holiday. When you feel able to describe the differences between the 223.5s and your TQs, I'd be very interested in your thoughts :)
Marco.
These look interesting Marco . Can't see them on his Ebay listings. Do you have a link for them . Ta.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Brian - mine are 223.5 Phono Litz interconnects fitted with WBT 0110Ag phono plugs and external earth leads at the destination end.
http://www.back-promo.co.uk/html/223_5connect-litz.html
Thanks for the link Martin , these certainly look the part. I look forward to your and Marcos' findings.
I've put about 20 hours on them so far, there's probably some more burn-in to go but I can confidently say that these cables are quite superb, every bit as much an uplift in sound quality as the 423.5 tonearm cable in my system.
Mine are 0.8m lengths, fitted with WBT 0110Ag plugs and earth tags at the destination end. They are fitted between SUT and phono preamp, with the earths connected to the phono preamp earth post.
Fine detail is released in a very natural way and soundstage width, depth and especially height are quite wonderful. There is a better sense of vividness and knockout dynamics, especially audible in the leading edge of transients - where the chest is involved, rather than the gut which feels bass.
Much to my surprise, the noise floor is further lowered indicating the effectiveness of the earthing arrangements. This makes very low level detail especially contrasted during quiet moments in the music.
They replace the TQ Black Phono cable previous used in that position. I'm still listening and will report back on any further improvements.
I think that last sentence says it all, Martin! TQ for sale, anyone? :eyebrows:Quote:
They replace the TQ Black Phono cable previous used in that position.
Nice one. Yannis does seem to produce some genuinely top-notch cables. I look forward to your further thoughts and to hearing my own samples in due course :)Quote:
I'm still listening and will report back on any further improvements.
Marco.
Hope I'm not being too nit-picky here but shouldn't that read, "any further changes" ? Otherwise it could be interpreted as a foregone conclusion, no?Quote:
Originally Posted by MartinT
Dave.
Well, I don't think I agree with you Dave. I know how cables trend aurally in burn-in and they never go backwards. Therefore, if I've heard improvements since new then I will either hear no further improvements, or further improvements. QED :)
Well no, my objective was to find the best possible sound and, for the moment, I am very pleased. The TQ Black (with WBTs) is still good and has taken place in my DAC to preamp position. However, *that* standard TQ will go on sale shortly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco