Upon a nice invitation from Steve Bruzonsky last year, I've finally decided becoming an AVS member, too (so far, I've been a Digital Theater member for about a year).
...Yeees! I'm excited...twice! To the fact of my membership at AVS I'm adding now the fact I'm ordering (for the first time) Aerial speakers to upgrade my A/V system, ie.: L&R LR-5s + CC-5 + L&R SW-12s (with their matching Sound-Anchors stands).
Since this is going to be a demanding "exercise" to my wallet, I am going to give it a well-deserved rest after it. Accordingly, I am not going to spend more money this year in anything (speaker cables, tweaks, etc.) that is not strictly needed for my system. In this regard, one of the things that I'll need to purchase now are long interconnect cables to hook-up the powered SW-12s to my Proceed AVP pre/pro (my current subs are passive ones). I'll need two interconnect runs of some 20 ft.(one run per each sub).
...Because of the lenght of these runs (20 ft. or so), I wonder whether premium/exotic interconnect cables will be needed. I guess I remember once reading somewhere a recommendation for using "solid core" cables (such as those from JPS Labs) for long interconnect runs. On the other hand, I also remember somebody recommending "network" interconnects (ie. Transparent, MIT) for such applications.
Anybody out there using powered subs -Aerial ones or other- with long interconnects? Any preferences on "solid core" vs. "network"?
Since my Aerial dealer is also a Madrigal and Harmonic Technology dealer, in principle I feel inclined to try interconnects of any of these brands. However, I am open to your knowledgeable suggestions.
I posted my list of current A/V gear at the "What's Your System Configuration" forum. Also, I am posting it in a brief version at the end of this post. So, please, if based on my current gear, you can suggest some future improvements for my new Aerial speakers, they will be highly welcomed!
On closing: What about using premium power cords for powered subs??? Any experiences out there??? Any recommendable brands/models???
Thanks for sharing!
J.V.
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My Current Gear:
I. SPEAKERS
1. Citation Model 7.2 THX-certified L/C/R monitors.
2. Citation Model 7.3 THX-certified Dual-Drive surround speakers (left & right sides + rear)
3. Citation Model 7.4 THX-certified L&R subs.
II. SURROUND PRE/PROS
1. Proceed AVP
2. Citation 7.0
The two pre/pros are hook-up in an in-series, 6.1 channel scheme. Notice that I use three surround speakers.
III. POWER AMPS
1. Proceed HPA-3 for L/C/R monitors.
2. Citation 7.1 (bridged) for L&R subs.
3. Citation 7.1 for LS/RS/Rear surrounds.
IV. SOURCES
1. Sony DVP S-7000 CD/DVD player.
2. RCA DirecTV DSB tuner.
V. EQUALIZER
Audiocontrol THX-certified "The Bijou".
VI. POWER CONDITIONING
1. Front end: Brickwall audiophile-grade 20A surge supressor (model PWRM20).
2. PS Audio P300 Power Plants (one for the RPTV, one for electronics other than power amps. Both in a in-series array with the Brickwall).
VII. RPTV
Toshiba 40", 16:9 TW40F80
VIII. CABLES & INTERCONNECTS
1. Audio Interconnects: MIT MI330 Plus Series II.
2. Video Interconnects: Monster Silver M1000i
3. Digital Interconnect: Madrigal MDC-2.
4. Speaker Cable: a) Harmonic Technology PRO-11 Plus for L/C/R and L&R subs, b) Harmonic Tech. Melody 12 for LS/RS/Rear surround.
5. AC Power Cables: JPS Labs The AC Power Cable for both PS Audio P300s Power Plants.
IX. A/V FURNITURE & STANDS
1. Bell'Oggetti Alto Zeta AR-880 A/V rack.
2. Billy Bags #2020 amp stands for Citation 7.1 power amps.
3. Symposium Ultra Platform Ampstand version (large size) for Proceed HPA-3 power amp.
4. Billy Bags custom-made Pro-42 RPTV stand.
5. Osiris Audionics 24.5" speaker stands (sand-filled) for L/R speakers.
6. Sound Anchor custom-made center speaker stand for on-the-floor/tilted placement (sand-filled).
7. Billy Bags custom-made shelves for L&R surround speakers placement at 6'high.
8. Three Berkline model "Prodigy 729-20" chaise recliners.
...Yeees! I'm excited...twice! To the fact of my membership at AVS I'm adding now the fact I'm ordering (for the first time) Aerial speakers to upgrade my A/V system, ie.: L&R LR-5s + CC-5 + L&R SW-12s (with their matching Sound-Anchors stands).
Since this is going to be a demanding "exercise" to my wallet, I am going to give it a well-deserved rest after it. Accordingly, I am not going to spend more money this year in anything (speaker cables, tweaks, etc.) that is not strictly needed for my system. In this regard, one of the things that I'll need to purchase now are long interconnect cables to hook-up the powered SW-12s to my Proceed AVP pre/pro (my current subs are passive ones). I'll need two interconnect runs of some 20 ft.(one run per each sub).
...Because of the lenght of these runs (20 ft. or so), I wonder whether premium/exotic interconnect cables will be needed. I guess I remember once reading somewhere a recommendation for using "solid core" cables (such as those from JPS Labs) for long interconnect runs. On the other hand, I also remember somebody recommending "network" interconnects (ie. Transparent, MIT) for such applications.
Anybody out there using powered subs -Aerial ones or other- with long interconnects? Any preferences on "solid core" vs. "network"?
Since my Aerial dealer is also a Madrigal and Harmonic Technology dealer, in principle I feel inclined to try interconnects of any of these brands. However, I am open to your knowledgeable suggestions.
I posted my list of current A/V gear at the "What's Your System Configuration" forum. Also, I am posting it in a brief version at the end of this post. So, please, if based on my current gear, you can suggest some future improvements for my new Aerial speakers, they will be highly welcomed!
On closing: What about using premium power cords for powered subs??? Any experiences out there??? Any recommendable brands/models???
Thanks for sharing!
J.V.
+++++++++++++++++++++++
My Current Gear:
I. SPEAKERS
1. Citation Model 7.2 THX-certified L/C/R monitors.
2. Citation Model 7.3 THX-certified Dual-Drive surround speakers (left & right sides + rear)
3. Citation Model 7.4 THX-certified L&R subs.
II. SURROUND PRE/PROS
1. Proceed AVP
2. Citation 7.0
The two pre/pros are hook-up in an in-series, 6.1 channel scheme. Notice that I use three surround speakers.
III. POWER AMPS
1. Proceed HPA-3 for L/C/R monitors.
2. Citation 7.1 (bridged) for L&R subs.
3. Citation 7.1 for LS/RS/Rear surrounds.
IV. SOURCES
1. Sony DVP S-7000 CD/DVD player.
2. RCA DirecTV DSB tuner.
V. EQUALIZER
Audiocontrol THX-certified "The Bijou".
VI. POWER CONDITIONING
1. Front end: Brickwall audiophile-grade 20A surge supressor (model PWRM20).
2. PS Audio P300 Power Plants (one for the RPTV, one for electronics other than power amps. Both in a in-series array with the Brickwall).
VII. RPTV
Toshiba 40", 16:9 TW40F80
VIII. CABLES & INTERCONNECTS
1. Audio Interconnects: MIT MI330 Plus Series II.
2. Video Interconnects: Monster Silver M1000i
3. Digital Interconnect: Madrigal MDC-2.
4. Speaker Cable: a) Harmonic Technology PRO-11 Plus for L/C/R and L&R subs, b) Harmonic Tech. Melody 12 for LS/RS/Rear surround.
5. AC Power Cables: JPS Labs The AC Power Cable for both PS Audio P300s Power Plants.
IX. A/V FURNITURE & STANDS
1. Bell'Oggetti Alto Zeta AR-880 A/V rack.
2. Billy Bags #2020 amp stands for Citation 7.1 power amps.
3. Symposium Ultra Platform Ampstand version (large size) for Proceed HPA-3 power amp.
4. Billy Bags custom-made Pro-42 RPTV stand.
5. Osiris Audionics 24.5" speaker stands (sand-filled) for L/R speakers.
6. Sound Anchor custom-made center speaker stand for on-the-floor/tilted placement (sand-filled).
7. Billy Bags custom-made shelves for L&R surround speakers placement at 6'high.
8. Three Berkline model "Prodigy 729-20" chaise recliners.
