Interconnects - Ansuz?

[Griff500]

I thought I'd post this in it's own thread.

I'm looking into whether upgrading interconnects could improve what is already a fantastic sounding system. I am currently using Belden 8760 XLR interconnects from my DAVE to my active speakers (ATC SCM40A) but I am curious about what difference, if any, other interconnects might make. I think the cables I have are excellent for the money, which was next to nothing.

I'm using Ansuz distribution and power cables (C2) and I'm tempted to try the Ansuz XLR interconnects. A2 and C2 are available at a price I'm comfortable with. Has anyone tried these? Alternative suggestions? Or perhaps what I have is not going to be bettered and money would be better spent elsewhere.

 

[3125simon]

I thought I'd post this in it's own thread.

I'm looking into whether upgrading interconnects could improve what is already a fantastic sounding system. I am currently using Belden 8760 XLR interconnects from my DAVE to my active speakers (ATC SCM40A) but I am curious about what difference, if any, other interconnects might make. I think the cables I have are excellent for the money, which was next to nothing.

I'm using Ansuz distribution and power cables (C2) and I'm tempted to try the Ansuz XLR interconnects. A2 and C2 are available at a price I'm comfortable with. Has anyone tried these? Alternative suggestions? Or perhaps what I have is not going to be bettered and money would be better spent elsewhere.

I had C2 in my system - both XLR Zane RCA. Replaced Furutech Flex and Cardas Clear Beyond. In my system this was a big improvement, not as big as the power cables, but very positive - more detail, bass and extended highs. Not bright or fatiguing with my then Vitus, Sonas Faber System that needed opening out as a little too dark and rich.
so like all cables, a little system dependent.
if you are in the UK, Lotus Hifi has a used 2 m XLR c2 in his pre-owned.
good luck with your changes

 

[Griff500]

I had C2 in my system - both XLR Zane RCA. Replaced Furutech Flex and Cardas Clear Beyond. In my system this was a big improvement, not as big as the power cables, but very positive - more detail, bass and extended highs. Not bright or fatiguing with my then Vitus, Sonas Faber System that needed opening out as a little too dark and rich.
so like all cables, a little system dependent.
if you are in the UK, Lotus Hifi has a used 2 m XLR c2 in his pre-owned.
good luck with your changes

Thanks.

I can also get A2 for about £1K less but I'm inclined to stick with C2.

At this stage it's a question of adding more power cables or interconnects first. I'll soon have 3 power cables and I'm leaning toward using them the amps in the active speakers and to the distributor, although I could use the 2 amp cables for components instead. I'm guessing I should upgrade power cables for amps ahead of components.

What did you replace your C2 interconnects with?

 

[3125simon]

Thanks.

I can also get A2 for about £1K less but I'm inclined to stick with C2.

At this stage it's a question of adding more power cables or interconnects first. I'll soon have 3 power cables and I'm leaning toward using them the amps in the active speakers and to the distributor, although I could use the 2 amp cables for components instead. I'm guessing I should upgrade power cables for amps ahead of components.

What did you replace your C2 interconnects with?

C2 is much better than A2.

I only changed my Ansuz interconnects as I made a big upgrade of my system with Tidal:- Piano G2, Prisma, Impulse and changed my interconnects to Tara Labs Muse.

I could easily have stayed with the Ansuz.

good luck

 

[Griff500]

C2 is much better than A2.

I only changed my Ansuz interconnects as I made a big upgrade of my system with Tidal:- Piano G2, Prisma, Impulse and changed my interconnects to Tara Labs Muse.

I could easily have stayed with the Ansuz.

good luck

Maybe I'll give them a go.

I also saw a DTC power cable but it looks too cheap at 3,200 EUR.

 

[3125simon]

I saw that also.
Looks cheap, but the model has been superseded.
Huge depreciation....but the DTC would make a huge improvement between the wall and the Mainz8.

 

[Griff500]

Monumental depreciation. I wonder if it's still 'better' than a C2 as a primary cable into the distributor.

I'm thinking power cables ahead of interconnects but I am tempted to try the C2 XLR cables.

 

[LenWhite]

I have an Ansuz C2 PC from the wall outlet to the Mainz8 with A2 PCs from the Mainz8 to the EMM Labs DV2 and JL Audio CR1. I have a C2 XLR from my DV2 to the CR1 that was clearly an improvement. But the power system (Mainz8 and PCs) made the biggest difference system wide.

 

[felix01]

hello,
i see you have some ansuz in your set up;i am quest new to ansuz and have allready some xlr cable and powercord C .Know i am thinking about a mainz 8 D with PC. I am wondering if it would be an improvement to the shunyata triton v1 what i have know?Any idea about it?

 

[LenWhite]

hello,
i see you have some ansuz in your set up;i am quest new to ansuz and have allready some xlr cable and powercord C .Know i am thinking about a mainz 8 D with PC. I am wondering if it would be an improvement to the shunyata triton v1 what i have know?Any idea about it?

I've never heard the Shunyata Triton V1, but the Mainz8 DTC I installed made an obvious improvement in the sound. I had previously used the Nordost Quantum Qx4 which is not nearly as revealing as the Mainz8.

 

[Griff500]

if you are in the UK, Lotus Hifi has a used 2 m XLR c2 in his pre-owned.

I chatted with them but there was zero movement on price and four months later they still haven't sold them.

I've yet to buy anything but I'm also considering Sablon Audio as their ethernet and USB were good.

 

[Sondiago]

I'm having C2 Signalz and D2 Signalz at home on demo. I'm having bit tough time deciding which I prefer since they are quite different and both have things I enjoy. C2 is more organic with a bigger bass whereas D2 is more tight and neutral but shows more layers. Sometimes I find the bass on D2 bit thin but that is in comparison to C2 which is very full sounding. The details and precision from D2 is something else where C2 is more gentle but still detailed but in a more organic way. They are more different than I might have thought.

So when I put in C2 I fell in love with it's organic macro detail sound. It drives the music forward. And when D2 goes in it sucks you in with all details and insight into the recording. I know Ansuz power cables do add lower end oumph and drive so maybe D2 is the long term best alternative if I plan to add Ansuz power cords too. Difficult decisions

Anyone else can assist on their experience between C2 and D2 Signalz and how to think about this? Maybe C3 is a better blend between C2 and D2?

 

[gfroman]

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