I'm the other guy ack is referring to and still don't have a real concrete answer to what I prefer in regards to the HD/SD switch. One thing that is important to mention is we (ack, myself and rockitman) are all using very different cables so I would not expect the outcomes to be identical.
One theory I have about this is rooted in the concept that all gear is flawed and all gear has a wow factor. So with me I was quickly wowed by my cables, over time I began to find fault with them ... even though they are so far above anything I know of it isn't even fair to describe them as cables. As I told ack in our email conversation, there are things I like and dislike about both positions and I also find that the file played matters too. I don't have too much to say about it other than to strongly agree with ack in that you should experiment in your own system to find what works best for you, both with the switch and which MIT product.
As for the thoughts shared regarding having to get to the swanky level for performance, this is not the case and actually the options are more cost effective than ever from MIT with the Matrix line. Still very expensive but you can get performance that used to be reserved for the top tier Oracles for at least half the cost. I have MA-X2 and SHD 120 but I could easily live with Matrix 50 and 90.1 which to my ears pair exceptionally well with Spectral. Are the levels above better? Yes, of course but not essential and just like any other line in this hobby...you can climb as high as you wish. Most vendors in the higher end offer lines that take rock star money to attain.
Rockitman - I was wondering how things were going with the new cables. Really glad to read your comments, sounds like there's some good stuff going on there. Congrats and enjoy!
One theory I have about this is rooted in the concept that all gear is flawed and all gear has a wow factor. So with me I was quickly wowed by my cables, over time I began to find fault with them ... even though they are so far above anything I know of it isn't even fair to describe them as cables. As I told ack in our email conversation, there are things I like and dislike about both positions and I also find that the file played matters too. I don't have too much to say about it other than to strongly agree with ack in that you should experiment in your own system to find what works best for you, both with the switch and which MIT product.
As for the thoughts shared regarding having to get to the swanky level for performance, this is not the case and actually the options are more cost effective than ever from MIT with the Matrix line. Still very expensive but you can get performance that used to be reserved for the top tier Oracles for at least half the cost. I have MA-X2 and SHD 120 but I could easily live with Matrix 50 and 90.1 which to my ears pair exceptionally well with Spectral. Are the levels above better? Yes, of course but not essential and just like any other line in this hobby...you can climb as high as you wish. Most vendors in the higher end offer lines that take rock star money to attain.
Rockitman - I was wondering how things were going with the new cables. Really glad to read your comments, sounds like there's some good stuff going on there. Congrats and enjoy!