Over-damped sound?

[Pedro2]

One more thought.....

I changed the interconnect from Linn Majik to power amp about 2 weeks ago. Changed from Epiphany Acoustics Atratus 1 to Atratus III. Think it might have only just come 'on song'. Anyone about to buy a new RCA interconnect should give them a listen; the reviews are spot on!

 

[CnoEvil]

One more thought.....

I changed the interconnect from Linn Majik to power amp about 2 weeks ago. Changed from Epiphany Acoustics Atratus 1 to Atratus III. Think it might have only just come 'on song'. Anyone about to buy a new RCA interconnect should give them a listen; the reviews are spot on!

Welcome to the Darkside!

 

[Thompsonuxb]

You listened to Rick and use basic interconnects/cables?

Good grief.

Research some cables - don't have to go crazy - but look into it.

Find out what cables your local hifi dealer stocks. Decide how much you want to spend.

Also try tilting your speakers back. And fire them square to your listening position, no toe-in.

 

[MUSICRAFT]

You listened to Rick and use basic interconnects/cables?

Hi Thompsonuxb

We continue to use them

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

 

[lindsayt]

One more thought.....

I changed the interconnect from Linn Majik to power amp about 2 weeks ago. Changed from Epiphany Acoustics Atratus 1 to Atratus III. Think it might have only just come 'on song'. Anyone about to buy a new RCA interconnect should give them a listen; the reviews are spot on!

You wouldn't, by any chance, be referring to my review of the Atratus III interconnect?

I can copy and paste it into this forum if anyone's interested?

 

[Pedro2]

One more thought.....

I changed the interconnect from Linn Majik to power amp about 2 weeks ago. Changed from Epiphany Acoustics Atratus 1 to Atratus III. Think it might have only just come 'on song'. Anyone about to buy a new RCA interconnect should give them a listen; the reviews are spot on!

You wouldn't, by any chance, be referring to my review of the Atratus III interconnect?

I can copy and paste it into this forum if anyone's interested?

Not sure if it was yours, Lindsayt but if it was, thank you for the review. I have used the Atratus I for some months following a review on Hifipig. Took a gamble when it stated that the cable was well shielded as I get occasional low level hum with some interconnects. The Atratus was both hum free and very revealing but not in an ear bashing way. Great value for money too at under £50.

Took another gamble with the Atratus III and I'm well pleased again!

Had a friend round last night for a musical Halloween session. Repositioned the speakers without any toe in. Hours of a very mixed bag of melodies (Spotify Haloween playlist + Richard Strauss' Last Three Songs) finished off with Mahler's 2nd this morning and the sound has been tremendous!

I'm well pleased *biggrin*

 

[Thompsonuxb]

Yes Rick.

You listened to Rick and use basic interconnects/cables?

Hi Thompsonuxb

We continue to use them

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

 

[Thompsonuxb]

Yes please do. It's been a while since we had a decent cable thread.

Give it it's own thread too.

I find the input/output thing tedious

One more thought.....

I changed the interconnect from Linn Majik to power amp about 2 weeks ago. Changed from Epiphany Acoustics Atratus 1 to Atratus III. Think it might have only just come 'on song'. Anyone about to buy a new RCA interconnect should give them a listen; the reviews are spot on!

You wouldn't, by any chance, be referring to my review of the Atratus III interconnect?

?

I can copy and paste it into this forum if anyone's interested?

 

[MUSICRAFT]

Yes Rick.

You listened to Rick and use basic interconnects/cables?

Hi Thompsonuxb

We continue to use them

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

Hi Thompsonuxb

Your welcome

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

 

[Pedro2]

Thanks to Lindsayt & Thompsonuxb for their respective input. Now getting a great sound by re-positioning the speakers. Rather than toed-in as ATC suggest in the leaflet that comes with the speakers, they are now lined up parallel with side walls. I think that I'm getting more reflection off the walls as a result. Lindsayt, read your cable review with interest. You report little, if any difference, between the interconnects. It suggests to me that altering speaker position can have a much bigger effect on sound than 'upgrading' cables. I will bear this in mind before any further cable purchases. Must say that at present, 'bog standard' 500 strand ofc from flea bay are performing rather well!

Enjoyed another extended Spotify listening session last night delving into a jazz playlist of Miles, Monk et al. Brilliant.

 

[RobinKidderminster]

Fearing another cable debate - logically & scientifically, speakwr position, room layout, size & acoustics, speaker choice and in HC crossover, distance, phase, DSP, etc will all have significant effects on sound. When I get ALL these things absoljtely 100% accurate both through measurement and personal listening (I wont mention high frequencies & age) then and only then will I try diffeent cables. My opinion only but maybe food for thought?

 

[Native_bon]

Fearing another cable debate - logically & scientifically, speakwr position, room layout, size & acoustics, speaker choice and in HC crossover, distance, phase, DSP, etc will all have significant effects on sound. When I get ALL these things absoljtely 100% accurate both through measurement and personal listening (I wont mention high frequencies & age) then and only then will I try diffeent cables. My opinion only but maybe food for thought?

Cannot agree with you more.

 

[Thompsonuxb]

Robin just take the leap - when you realise how much difference an interconnect can make - you'll just sit back in your chair shake your head and smile to yourself.

Subtle but huge......

Fearing another cable debate - logically & scientifically, speakwr position, room layout, size & acoustics, speaker choice and in HC crossover, distance, phase, DSP, etc will all have significant effects on sound. When I get ALL these things absoljtely 100% accurate both through measurement and personal listening (I wont mention high frequencies & age) then and only then will I try diffeent cables. My opinion only but maybe food for thought?

 

[Pedro2]

Not thinking cables at present. Speakers re-positioned without toe-in and slight tilt upwards. Got to say that I'm currently getting the best sound ever in this room. They are quite close to the rear wall (approx. 20cm) which for many ported designs would give lots of bass boom (in this room) but doesn't happen with the ATCs.

I must say that I never really gave ATC much thought in the past as I'd read about an overly 'clinical' presentation and lack of 'warmth' (whatever that means!). However, I became intrigued by the reviews of their new range and redesigned tweeter. I also thought that a sealed box might be the answer to difficult acoustics and bass boom.

I continue to be impressed by these speakers and how 'musical' they are. They are also very easy to live with and do not create listening fatigue even after two + hours. I'm also hearing detail that I've never picked up before. I know that £1200 is not a cheap deal but these speakers are still great value for money. As you can probably tell, I'm well pleased!

 

[Thompsonuxb]

Nice to hear..

In the sweet spot those speakers should disapear and soundstage should widen with vocals centered.

Toe on always creates an off centre and unbalanced soundstage.

Next experiment is proximity yo the back wall and distance apart.

Enjoy.

 

[MUSICRAFT]

I continue to be impressed by these speakers and how 'musical' they are.

Hi Pedro2

Too right

Much of this is down to ATC's design/build and the time and effort involved to produce their drive units

ATC monitoring. Musical accuracy.

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft