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D200 and Chord Signature, the previous version. I already had the cables before the Devialet, so i am not sure how they compare to others.
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Anyone try the Crystal Cable Micro (Diamond Series) speaker cables with their Devialet 200?
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Currently trying the micro and pico series on my 120
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02-Jul-2015, 20:41
(This post was last modified: 02-Jul-2015, 20:54 by Manoet.)
Can't speak to the Micro Diamond series but I've been using CC Dreamline with F'tech CF Rhodium bananas for speakers over 6 years on multiple previous systems and currently with my 200. In those years my Crystal Cables Dream & Dreamline speaker cables, interconnects, XLR's, coax and CC Ultra power cords are the ONLY components that remain constant and identical in my setup with no chance to improve on them.. well, ok for less than $200k anyway. When something is "that" right you're not even tempted to look elsewhere unless you're fond of disappointment! I'm still researching ways to take these with me when I depart the planet!
While this doesn't speak directly to the question asked it should still be regarded as a glowing commentary on the Crystal Cables model of gold infused solid core 5n silver metallurgy and its Kapton, PEEK and pure silver braided shielding with a final PTFE cover. My feeling is if CC makes it, its pretty damn good and for my money, the best I've heard... and quite possibly the best there is!
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The Viard Audio cables are good, I use a full loom of their mains and speaker cables.
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04-Jul-2015, 08:25
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For the moment, no direct cables comparison, but as I really loved the demo D200/BW805d with Athom ZEF mini, I went with the same combo but with Athom ZEF MAX cables.
The system is slowly breaking in, 5 weeks, close to 100 hours I think, and I feel high frequencies sometimes too present, harsh on some records but it's improving. I feel a high SAM % has a negative impact on hf, emphasing harshness, I hope it's not cable relative....
On some records it's already magic ! (fw 8.1.2)
I'm surprised with the good bass presence (compared to the size of the 805d) and the voices witchery.... Sorry, English is not my mother tongue 
What I would like to say also is I can't resist switching on the D200 when I'm home !
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04-Jul-2015, 09:03
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(04-Jul-2015, 08:25)ledesc Wrote: For the moment, no direct cables comparison, but as I really loved the demo D200/BW805d with Athom ZEF mini, I went with the same combo but with Athom ZEF MAX cables.
The system is slowly breaking in, 5 weeks, close to 100 hours I think, and I feel high frequencies sometimes too present, harsh on some records but it's improving. I feel a high SAM % has a negative impact on hf, emphasing harshness.
On some records it's already magic ! (fw 8.1.2)
I'm surprised with the good bass presence (compared to the size of the 805d) and the voices witchery.... Sorry, English is not my mother tongue
What I would like to say also is I can't resist switching on the D200 when I'm home !
EDIT:
Also what a difference between qobuz/AirPlay/airport express/optical and Daphile/wireworld starlight 7 (usb pin 1, +, isolated on the PC slot)/USB, incredibly well balanced and no tiring listening with Daphile (Alsa buffer 120, period 36).
Hi ledesc didn't you just post this here: http://devialetchat.com/showthread.php?tid=695
This thread is specifically about speaker cables.
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I needed a longer speaker cable. I red the entire thread again as well as some other posts and finally ordered a Townshend Audio Isolda speaker cables. I hope it will be right decision for me.
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(06-Feb-2016, 21:22)archer75 Wrote: I needed a longer speaker cable. I red the entire thread again as well as some other posts and finally ordered a Townshend Audio Isolda speaker cables. I hope it will be right decision for me.
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Hi Archer what made you go with the Townsend?
I have been auditioning their Isolda 300 interconnects and although its still early days im really liking them
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(07-Feb-2016, 06:53)tyefighter Wrote: (06-Feb-2016, 21:22)archer75 Wrote: I needed a longer speaker cable. I red the entire thread again as well as some other posts and finally ordered a Townshend Audio Isolda speaker cables. I hope it will be right decision for me.
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Hi Archer what made you go with the Townsend?
I have been auditioning their Isolda 300 interconnects and although its still early days im really liking them
I saw some forum members ie Kunter, thumb5 reporting very good things about Isolda plus I noticed it is a neutral sound cable without adding any character but mainly giving the character of your components. I also learnt that it has a very good base control and good at midrange. Last but not least, it is price point is very good.
I hope some existing users will come here and comment more than I can do.
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