[3x331m]

I want to tap into the potentials of the Stax Omega 2. I'm using the Blue Jeans LC-1 for interconnects. However, I have no idea what level of quality of RCA interconnects is appropriate to get the most out of the O2 rig. Would pure silver conductors be better than high quality copper ?

Please recommend from your own experiences.

 

[vcoheda]

i recall reading - probably something that spritzer wrote - that silver was preferable.

 

[spritzer]

Try Ridge Street Audio Poiema. It's a good silver cable that is relatively cheap for something that is completely handmade.

 

[majkel]

What about Silver Resolution? I haven't tried them but they're for sure worth considering because of bullet plugs being used. With extra money, you get them silver instead of gold-plated copper. My friend claims the Eichmann Bullet Plugs do make a difference. If somebody confirms they are good, I will probably order them.

 

[3x331m]

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Originally Posted by vcoheda /img/forum/go_quote.gif i recall reading - probably something that spritzer wrote - that silver was preferable.

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Originally Posted by spritzer /img/forum/go_quote.gif Try Ridge Street Audio Poiema. It's a good silver cable that is relatively cheap for something that is completely handmade.

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Originally Posted by majkel /img/forum/go_quote.gif What about Silver Resolution? I haven't tried them but they're for sure worth considering because of bullet plugs being used. With extra money, you get them silver instead of gold-plated copper. My friend claims the Eichmann Bullet Plugs do make a difference. If somebody confirms they are good, I will probably order them.

My tonearm uses Cardas litz wires (Incognito), and terminate at the phono preamp. Should I stay with Cardas for the entire stream? Or it's still better to use silver for the rest of the connection ?

 

[derekbmn]

Contact Tom at Aural Thrills, ask for the Air Silvers with his upgraded RCA's.
With the O2s you want a cable that has ....
A) Small awg pure silver wire.(think 30 to 32awg)
B) The use of dielectrics that have a low dielectric constant.(cotton, kynar)no Teflon !!!
C) RCA plugs that have small contact point(s) for the return line.

 

[spritzer]

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Originally Posted by 3x331m /img/forum/go_quote.gif My tonearm uses Cardas litz wires (Incognito), and terminate at the phono preamp. Should I stay with Cardas for the entire stream? Or it's still better to use silver for the rest of the connection ?

Stay away from Cardas. Their connectors are ok but the wire is crap. The guide lines above are excelent but make sure that the wire is properly damped.

The Eichmann plugs are great but I'm not so sure about the Silver Resolution wire. Could be ok though.

 

[krmathis]

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Originally Posted by spritzer /img/forum/go_quote.gif Try Ridge Street Audio Poiema. It's a good silver cable that is relatively cheap for something that is completely handmade.

Totally agree!
The Ridge Street Audio Poiema is an awesome cable (I have the balanced Signature version).

 

[JTabacs]

I'm using some Zu Gede interconnects at the moment just because I had some and needed something for my Omega 2 setup. (meridian g08->KGSS). Sounded pretty good to me, so I never bothered looking for anything else, though probably will someday.

 

[3x331m]

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Originally Posted by spritzer /img/forum/go_quote.gif Try Ridge Street Audio Poiema. It's a good silver cable that is relatively cheap for something that is completely handmade.

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Originally Posted by spritzer /img/forum/go_quote.gif Stay away from Cardas. Their connectors are ok but the wire is crap. The guide lines above are excelent but make sure that the wire is properly damped. The Eichmann plugs are great but I'm not so sure about the Silver Resolution wire. Could be ok though.

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Originally Posted by krmathis /img/forum/go_quote.gif Totally agree! The Ridge Street Audio Poiema is an awesome cable (I have the balanced Signature version).

Frankly, I don't have much exposure in cables, and still skeptical of cables those made out of snake oil.

Is the price of Poiem worth the upgrade ?

 

[vcoheda]

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Originally Posted by krmathis /img/forum/go_quote.gif Totally agree! The Ridge Street Audio Poiema is an awesome cable (I have the balanced Signature version).

$560 for rca; $670 for xlr per meter. not pocket change.

AudiogoN ForSale: Poiema 3 r-v2 by Ridge Street Audio

 

[spritzer]

It's certainly not cheap but it walked all over the much more expensive Kimber Select 1130. You can also DIY for less and get good results.

 

[3x331m]

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Originally Posted by spritzer /img/forum/go_quote.gif It's certainly not cheap but it walked all over the much more expensive Kimber Select 1130. You can also DIY for less and get good results.

I would love to DIY to save for amp upgrade.

Please recommend a brand of raw/bulk cable for DIY. Thanks.

 

[spritzer]

The VH Audio cotton /silver wire is quite good and so is Chris's IC recipe that is on the same site. It's the basic concept of properly damping the wires while using a good wire.

 

[derekbmn]

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Originally Posted by 3x331m /img/forum/go_quote.gif I would love to DIY to save for amp upgrade. Please recommend a brand of raw/bulk cable for DIY. Thanks.

DIY Fine Silver Interconnects