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post #46 of 56
2/20/02 at 9:33pm
Anticipation climbs.............

......still, already there's been a lot of info on these 3 cables: clou, cardas, stefan audio.....

Just reading a couple threads I think I already know which cables I want to buy for my upcoming HD600 upgrade. But, just to be safe, I want to hear what Jude's final conclusion/word on these cables is.
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post #47 of 56
2/20/02 at 11:53pm
For what it's worth, I received my Clou Red back from Jude this past Monday.
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post #48 of 56
2/21/02 at 12:30am
Detailed direct comparison of Stefan vs Cardas HD600 cables... Have I missed it or can I expect this?
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post #49 of 56
2/21/02 at 12:54am
If you did. I must have too. Just sold Red's. Realized how much they helped the Senz. I like the finish at the connectors at the headphone on the Cardas better than the Stefans. I know that doesn't mean as much as the sound, but it's still a $150 piece of wire.

Lextek
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post #50 of 56
2/23/02 at 1:53pm
Since my receiver recently ate my 1/8 to 1/4 jack adaptor on my HD600's (don't ask!) I really really want to get some replacement cables soon so I can see how the Senn's work with my new DVPS9000ES. The 1/8 will not work on the MG Head and a Radio Shack adapter in the meantime seems like a waste of money.

Cardas informed me today that production versions should be available at Headroom in about two weeks. Price is to be $159.99.

With the Stephans unavailable it looks like they are the way to go since the Clou headache does not appeal to me. Any other thoughts out there?
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post #51 of 56
2/28/02 at 1:24pm
Thread Starter 
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Originally posted by franktalk
With the Stephans unavailable it looks like they are the way to go since the Clou headache does not appeal to me. Any other thoughts out there?

franktalk,

Actually, it was only the Vision 1 cable for the HD-580/600 that was discontinued. The Equinox is still available. And Stefan AudioArt just announced a new cable called the Nightpath Spectrum Balanced. I put a little tidbit about it with a link on Head-Fi's front page under the "Announcements / News" section.
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post #52 of 56
2/28/02 at 4:16pm
Thanks for the info.

I look forward to the final comparison on March 5!

The good news is that I've pried the 1/4 plug out of the receiver so at least I can use the MG Head with the Senn's.

Over and out!
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post #53 of 56
3/1/02 at 10:23am
Well ****, now someone needs to include the Nightpath in a comparrative review.
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post #54 of 56
3/2/02 at 4:46am
yes, this is starting to get complicated!
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post #55 of 56
3/4/02 at 3:44pm
Hello. I sent an e-mail to Mr. Serdechny asking for more info on the new Balanced Nightpath cables and got the following reply.

"The new Spectrum Balanced Nightpath cable will not extend the highs more than the Equinox.

By varing the Equinox cable geometry - the Nightpath spectrum balanced formula will have a little more dedicated to the high frequencies - again not extended. By doing this the nightpath looses a little bass and soundstage. "

I hope this helps you guys.
It certainly helps me. I'm keeping my Equinox cables.
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post #56 of 56
3/8/02 at 2:57am
Blah, Blah, Blah, .... when you guys suggested that you'd consider us, then you'd talk tol me to...............
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