Gavin C4
Member of the Trade: Hercules Audio
With the SP1000SS you are going to get a lot of detail and a lot of upper treble. I found that a copper cable works a bit better than did the silver plated copper cable (for my tastes). You may feel differently, but the SS is pumping out a LOT of detail and the XR can deliver it. If you are still demo'ing see if you can try both cables. I also got a Uni, so can change tone with tips (Comply Isolation's give the best fullness and my new Final Audio silicone E's give the best transparency). Also, I find myself switching from X to R depending on what I'm listening to. Lots of choices when it comes to sound signature.
I ordered my XR custom with Ares II cable. I may look into PW No. 5 for a balanced setup. 1960s 2wire copper cable for $1000 is a bit out of my comfort zone atm.
the Zeus XRA I am demoing is also on a Ares II 3.5 cable.
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