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Cable issue
Will probabaly be flamed for this and the issue may seem rather strange, but
here it is:- I have had a number of Audioquest Lapis interconnect cables which I have used for a number of years and in various different systems. When I first got each of the cables, over a period of about 2 years, they always sounded quite wonderful for about 4 days or so - much deeper bass, no edginess and everything sounded much more dynamic and colourful. The interesting thing was that this effected not just the components which were connected with the new cable (eg: CD player and amp), but the rest of the system also: tuner, phono stage. The interesting thing is that whenever I connect a new piece of equipment, using the Lapis cables, the same thing happens. Fantastic sound for a few days, in respect of all components, which then fades away. It even happens when there is a change to the cables. For example, I have used Pro Gold to clean the connections from time to time, and on occasions, the original sound comes back, but again only for a few days. This happened most recently when I had the phono plugs on a pair of the Lapis cables resoldered as they had become loose: great sound for a few days only. My own suspicion is that there is some kind of impedance alteration going on and that a new/cleaned/repaired cable, or new piece of equipment interface in a particular way for a short period before changing, but I could be completely wrong. What I am sure of however is that this is not a psychological thing resulting from a new piece of equipment etc. The difference in sound quality is obvious and significant and the effect demonstrable to others. Has anyone got any suggestions? Ideally I would like to be able to do something the have the magnificent sound which I only seem to get for a few days continue on a permanent basis. Thanks Colin Green |
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Colin Green wrote:
The interesting thing is that whenever I connect a new piece of equipment, using the Lapis cables, the same thing happens. Fantastic sound for a few days, in respect of all components, which then fades away. It even happens when there is a change to the cables. For example, I have used Pro Gold to clean the connections from time to time, and on occasions, the original sound comes back, but again only for a few days. This happened most recently when I had the phono plugs on a pair of the Lapis cables resoldered as they had become loose: great sound for a few days only. My own suspicion is that there is some kind of impedance alteration going on and that a new/cleaned/repaired cable, or new piece of equipment interface in a particular way for a short period before changing, but I could be completely wrong. What I am sure of however is that this is not a psychological thing resulting from a new piece of equipment etc. The difference in sound quality is obvious and significant and the effect demonstrable to others. Has anyone got any suggestions? Ideally I would like to be able to do something the have the magnificent sound which I only seem to get for a few days continue on a permanent basis. Yep, the brain is the most powerful orgain in the human body. |
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"Colin Green" wrote I have had a number of Audioquest Lapis interconnect cables which I have used for a number of years and in various different systems. AudioQuest Lapis uses four teflon insulated long grain solid silver wires. Silver wires have slightly different electrical characteristics compared to their copper counterpart. The interesting thing is that whenever I connect a new piece of equipment, using the Lapis cables, the same thing happens. Fantastic sound for a few days, in respect of all components, which then fades away. It even happens when there is a change to the cables. For example, I have used Pro Gold to clean the connections from time to time, and on occasions, the original sound comes back, but again only for a few days. Periodically cleaning the connectors will often result in a noticeable improvement in sound fidelity. But perhaps your not cleaning off the underlying dirt film/oxidation. Using Q-tips, for example, is a poor way to clean connectors because it is impossible to reach all the nooks and crannies of the connectors. The initial improvement in sound quality and then decline was derived not from an increase in interface contact (female/male) but from the back and forth scraping action disconnecting and then reconnecting the cable. OTOH, specialized tools like Signet’s disposable cleaning tools ($25/10) mate to the RCA male/female interfaces and create substantial friction, cleaning and polishing of metal surfaces. This happened most recently when I had the phono plugs on a pair of the Lapis cables resoldered as they had become loose: great sound for a few days only. “resoldered”... AudioQuest doesn’t recommend this. What I am sure of however is that this is not a psychological thing resulting from a new piece of equipment etc. The difference in sound quality is obvious and significant and the effect demonstrable to others. “demonstrable to others”... good, you need not justify your observations beyond that. Has anyone got any suggestions? Ideally I would like to be able to do something the have the magnificent sound which I only seem to get for a few days continue on a permanent basis. Also consider the possibility that the volume pot may need cleaning/replacement. |
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