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Originally posted by FunkeHomosapien
darrylnz: Sorry for not being more specific. I meant adding a set of RCA outputs so I could connect it like this
cdp -> Corda -> integrated amp
instead of
cdp -> integrated amp -> Corda
This way I could buy a decent interconnect to connect the cdp to the Corda and use the monster cable to connect the Corda to my integrated amp. My speakers don't have the same resolution and don't need as good of a connection as the Senns. I would listen to headphones more often too.
Headroom reccomends the Kimber Kable PBJ ($79) and the DiMarzio ($89). Are these good values? |
Hi Funke,
I am not familiar with the DiMarzio and really cannot offer any subjective comments on them.
PBJ - Honestly, I like them and own two pairs. I eventually upgraded to the KK Silver Streaks for use with my main source and relegated my PBJs to my secondary sources. IMO, these are surprisingly revealing ICs for the money, BUT you should note that the PBJs could be "unpredictable" when it comes to system matching. It goes without saying that in general, all ICs will interact differently from one system to another, but PBJs seemed to polarise subjective opinions. Though the PBJs sounded acceptable in my system, there are some users that did not like them outright ... or some users have found them subjectively "bright or toppy". In short, buy the PBJs with care, ie., preferably after some auditioning if you can, ... or arrange with the dealer "a trial period/money back guarantee" , just in case you did not like the sound of the PBJs.
Not sure of pricing in your country but perhaps you could check out/consider the WireWorld Polaris ICs as another alternative, to other ICs suggested by other posters ? Polaris, in my subjective opinion, is a tonally balanced (neutral) sounding IC, attractively transparent and would certainly be a significant improvement over the Interlink 400. Overall system compatibility, generally speaking, is relatively more versatile/safer, when say compared to the PBJs. Oh, not knocking PBJs ... I love them in my system and are highly capable wires for the money but I suspect they are more "fussy" with system matching.
Cheers,