There is a Kimber Crystal CU available online for about half the rrp. I’m tempted to take the plunge but it has a 11dB attenuation – can anyone please explain exactly what this means and what effect it could have?
Cheers. DD
Cheers. DD
Sorely tempted
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Go on, buy it! You know you want to...
Don't you dare buy it, young man - you'll live to regret it...!
The attentuation means it reduces the signal coming down the cable, so you can then turn the amp it's feeding up higher, thus theoretically avoiding any noise or slight channel imbalance at lower volume settings.
See also Rothwell Attenuators
The attentuation means it reduces the signal coming down the cable, so you can then turn the amp it's feeding up higher, thus theoretically avoiding any noise or slight channel imbalance at lower volume settings.
See also Rothwell Attenuators
Andrew Everard:
Go on, buy it! You know you want to...
Don't you dare buy it, young man - you'll live to regret it...!
The attentuation means it reduces the signal coming down the cable, so you can then turn the amp it's feeding up higher, thus theoretically avoiding any noise or slight channel imbalance at lower volume settings.
See also Rothwell Attenuators
Thanks Andrew - now I think I know what it does but don't know what to do about it.
"young man"...gee I'm flattered.
Go on, buy it! You know you want to...
The attentuation means it reduces the signal coming down the cable, so you can then turn the amp it's feeding up higher, thus theoretically avoiding any noise or slight channel imbalance at lower volume settings.
See also Rothwell Attenuators
Thanks Andrew - now I think I know what it does but don't know what to do about it.
"young man"...gee I'm flattered.
Drummerdave:
"young man"...gee I'm flattered.
In 'devil on shoulder/angel on the other' terms, the devil always sounds like a 1920s Chicago gangster, and the angel always addresses people, in grandmotherly tones. as 'young man'. Unless they're a woman, of course.
"young man"...gee I'm flattered.
In 'devil on shoulder/angel on the other' terms, the devil always sounds like a 1920s Chicago gangster, and the angel always addresses people, in grandmotherly tones. as 'young man'. Unless they're a woman, of course.
John Duncan
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JohnDuncan:I got my Chord Chorus for about the same for a half metre, no attenuation......
A worthwhile improvement / upgrade I take it John?
A worthwhile improvement / upgrade I take it John?
Drummerdave:There is a Kimber Crystal CU available online for about half the rrp. I'm tempted to take the plunge but it has a 11dB attenuation - can anyone please explain exactly what this means and what effect it could have?
Cheers. DD
I saw that too. Go for it.
Cheers. DD
I saw that too. Go for it.
Big Chris:Drummerdave:There is a Kimber Crystal CU available online for about half the rrp. I'm tempted to take the plunge but it has a 11dB attenuation - can anyone please explain exactly what this means and what effect it could have?
Cheers. DD
I saw that too. Go for it.
Just did mate.
Hopefully will be here for the weekend.
Cheers. DD
I saw that too. Go for it.
Just did mate.
Hopefully will be here for the weekend.
John Duncan
Well-known member
Big Chris:Got it yet Dave?
Yes Chris, hooked it up over the weekend. Initially underwhelmed but then on Saturday night sat down and had a proper listen, at decent volume, and the soundstage has opened right up and it all sounds detailed and punchy. Think I'm only now staring to hear what my system is capable of, and it seems to work with different kinds of music (well the kinds I listen to most anyway). Very pleased with my purchase
Now I'm looking at suitable speaker cable to complete the upgrade - hence my other posts re Atlas etc. The Atlas Hyper 2.0 can be bought for a reasonable discount at the moment but the Kimber 4TC is very tempting..... Really should listen to all these cables before buying. Think Kimber do a money back deal anyhow.
Edit - Yikes - just ordered some Kimber 4TC - comes with 60 day trial period - must cut up that credit card now.....
Yes Chris, hooked it up over the weekend. Initially underwhelmed but then on Saturday night sat down and had a proper listen, at decent volume, and the soundstage has opened right up and it all sounds detailed and punchy. Think I'm only now staring to hear what my system is capable of, and it seems to work with different kinds of music (well the kinds I listen to most anyway). Very pleased with my purchase
Now I'm looking at suitable speaker cable to complete the upgrade - hence my other posts re Atlas etc. The Atlas Hyper 2.0 can be bought for a reasonable discount at the moment but the Kimber 4TC is very tempting..... Really should listen to all these cables before buying. Think Kimber do a money back deal anyhow.
Edit - Yikes - just ordered some Kimber 4TC - comes with 60 day trial period - must cut up that credit card now.....
Kimber 4TC now installed - first impressions are very good indeed - soundstage now even wider and deeper - whole lot of new details in the music.
Have had Kimber 4TC for 21 years now and have been really happy with it on all my systems. Still going strong on my current set up!
Have in the past used it internally in the speaker wiring, link wire between Cyrus 6/PSX, internal mains feed to transformers on Meridian 207 as well.
Noticeable improvements. I very much doubt it will be returning to Russ Andrews in 60 days!
Enjoy
Have in the past used it internally in the speaker wiring, link wire between Cyrus 6/PSX, internal mains feed to transformers on Meridian 207 as well.
Noticeable improvements. I very much doubt it will be returning to Russ Andrews in 60 days!
Enjoy
trevor79:Have had Kimber 4TC for 21 years now and have been really happy with it on all my systems. Still going strong on my current set up!
Have in the past used it internally in the speaker wiring, link wire between Cyrus 6/PSX, internal mains feed to transformers on Meridian 207 as well.
Noticeable improvements. I very much doubt it will be returning to Russ Andrews in 60 days!
Enjoy
Cheers Trevor - yes I think it'll be staying right where it is for the foreseeable...
Main difference is -
Before cable upgrade - used to put cds on and constantly think that doesn't sound as good as it should and as a consequence not listen to the whole cd (or even song)
After cable upgrade - find it very hard to drag myself away from the hifi now, whether it's cd or vinyl - can't get enough.
Have in the past used it internally in the speaker wiring, link wire between Cyrus 6/PSX, internal mains feed to transformers on Meridian 207 as well.
Noticeable improvements. I very much doubt it will be returning to Russ Andrews in 60 days!
Enjoy
Cheers Trevor - yes I think it'll be staying right where it is for the foreseeable...
Main difference is -
Before cable upgrade - used to put cds on and constantly think that doesn't sound as good as it should and as a consequence not listen to the whole cd (or even song)
After cable upgrade - find it very hard to drag myself away from the hifi now, whether it's cd or vinyl - can't get enough.
Cable update. After setting up my Caiman / Airport Express and trying different cables I've come to the conclusion that the KImber has been strangling the sound of my system for the last two years. Not sure if it was the attenuation or lack of system synergy but I played a cd with my old CA Pacific cable connected to the amp and it's much, much better than the Kimber. Lively, energetic sound with loads of bass that was previously lacking. I've now got some Silver High Breed Q's going from DAC to amp and the Kimber retired from active service.
Great to hear about successes with cables. Hope you continue to enjoy your investment and it sounds like you got a bargain too. I was going to mention Missing Link cables (with a try before you buy option) but you've already pulled the trigger. All hail the devil!
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