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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2018 8:48:30 GMT
I have recently purchased a Coherent 5D interconnect from Tony, and I am still astounded by the difference it made over my highly reputable TQ Black cable. Using one of Mike's quotes, it is like I had bought a new black box, and has complimented the other upgrades I have made recently (more details to come when I update my blog). Not cheap, but a seriously big upgrade. Thanks for sharing. Did you try others in the range as well?
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Post by MartinT on Apr 10, 2018 9:10:10 GMT
I tried a Coherent interconnect (it could have been a 5D or 6D) and it was very good indeed. At that time, I also evaluated an NVA TIS and found it to be an equally good interconnect. I bought it as it was less expensive and it has served me well between my preamp and power amp.
Unfortunately, despite being a very good cable, it's difficult for me to recommend due to the belligerence of the owner towards me and his refusal to sell me any more. I'll leave it for members to make up their own mind but, as I said, both the Coherent and TIS are very good cables.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2018 12:40:54 GMT
I tried a Coherent interconnect (it could have been a 5D or 6D) and it was very good indeed. At that time, I also evaluated an NVA TIS and found it to be an equally good interconnect. I bought it as it was less expensive and it has served me well between my preamp and power amp. Unfortunately, despite being a very good cable, it's difficult for me to recommend due to the belligerence of the owner towards me and his refusal to sell me any more. I'll leave it for members to make up their own mind but, as I said, both the Coherent and TIS are very good cables. I was going to ask you about that; I personally wouldn’t have someone’s brand in my system if they acted in that way, but if you can separate person from product - that’s admirable. He seems to hate everyone on other forums, especially the owners. Bizarre.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2018 12:50:55 GMT
I have recently purchased a Coherent 5D interconnect from Tony, and I am still astounded by the difference it made over my highly reputable TQ Black cable. Using one of Mike's quotes, it is like I had bought a new black box, and has complimented the other upgrades I have made recently (more details to come when I update my blog). Not cheap, but a seriously big upgrade. Thanks for sharing. Did you try others in the range as well? No, just the 5D, we tried some of the other ranges for speaker cable, 4D as I remember, which was also rather impressive, but outside of my current available budget.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2018 12:53:26 GMT
I tried a Coherent interconnect (it could have been a 5D or 6D) and it was very good indeed. At that time, I also evaluated an NVA TIS and found it to be an equally good interconnect. I bought it as it was less expensive and it has served me well between my preamp and power amp. Unfortunately, despite being a very good cable, it's difficult for me to recommend due to the belligerence of the owner towards me and his refusal to sell me any more. I'll leave it for members to make up their own mind but, as I said, both the Coherent and TIS are very good cables. I was going to ask you about that; I personally wouldn’t have someone’s brand in my system if they acted in that way, but if you can separate person from product - that’s admirable. He seems to hate everyone on other forums, especially the owners. Bizarre. I couldn't, which is why I would never consider buying or recommending anything from Creek or Epos (since they purchased the name). I had a falling out with Mike Creek and his son, Luke a number of years ago, which left a severe bad taste in my mouth, so I vowed to never buy or recommend anything from their company(s) again.
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Post by MartinT on Apr 12, 2018 5:09:31 GMT
Non-Coherent cable related posts have been moved.
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Post by The Brookmeister on Apr 12, 2018 22:07:16 GMT
Non-Coherent cable related posts have been moved. Really? Why?
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Post by MartinT on Apr 13, 2018 4:50:34 GMT
All the fuse-related wibble has been moved to the Fuses thread.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2018 0:38:51 GMT
Coherent users, what colour tips do you use for your various cables?
After speaking with Tony, I've decided to go for all black (apparently the most neutral sounding) all round, this is for power, loudspeaker and interconnects.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2018 6:01:24 GMT
Sorry probably being thick, but what do you mean by tips?
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Post by MikeMusic on Apr 29, 2018 9:20:39 GMT
It has to be black - obviously ! Didn't know there was a choice
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Post by MartinT on Apr 29, 2018 9:49:49 GMT
By 'tips' do you mean plugs?
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2018 23:18:41 GMT
Martin - I know there are different coloured tags on the cables, each has a slightly different 'flavour' for want of a better word. Tony told me theres: Red: The most dynamic and detailed, Black: The most neutral sounding with the best soundstaging, Blue: Somewhere in between the two above. Mike will be pleased to hear I've gone for all black - not that I'm a soundstaging freak in particular, I'm more interested in absolute neutrality, I want these cables for the long game. I want them to be as compatible with future purchaes as possible and not dictate which gear I can and can't use in fiture. I got a photo from Tony of a portion of the 6D goodness coming my way: Untitled by Martin Johnson, on Flickr Just the interconnects and speaker cables to go! Excited is an understatement
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Post by MartinT on May 21, 2018 6:12:06 GMT
Ok, understood. Mine are all black and that would be my preference, too. Neutrality - yes!
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Post by MikeMusic on May 21, 2018 9:00:00 GMT
Let us know when you first plug them in. If you are like me you will listen to a track you know, plug one in, listen again, marvel, plug the next in, marvel, repeat. After a week or two you notice the system sounds better Black of course as any fule know
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2018 22:19:59 GMT
I’ve got a wait ahead of me Mike. I’m collecting them in England when I’m back, to avoid the stupendous Australian taxes. 40 days and counting...
Of course I’ll report back when I’ve had some time with them.
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Post by MikeMusic on May 22, 2018 10:47:08 GMT
Happy to entertain you on your visit. You will be up the road if going to Tony and just up the road if via Heathrow. Going past if Gatwick
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2018 1:03:48 GMT
Hi Mike,
That’s a kind offer, thank you.
I’ll see what I can do re: logistics and let you know!
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Post by MartinT on May 23, 2018 5:33:27 GMT
If you can make it, let me know and I'll come over to Mike's to say hello, too!
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Post by MikeMusic on May 23, 2018 9:13:38 GMT
Hi Mike, That’s a kind offer, thank you. I’ll see what I can do re: logistics and let you know! Happy to put you up for the night if that helps
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