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Erik Tracy
07-04-2009, 06:34 PM
Any opinions on how the following ICs would compare up:
* Audioquest Diamondbacks
* Kimber Kable Heros
* MIT AVT-1s

Thanks!
heiney9
07-04-2009, 07:02 PM
MIT all the way.

I used to hear minor differences in cables until I tried MIT. The AVT1 is a very nice cable.

You will get answers all over the board because sometimes its simply a "synergy" issue. If you can try all 3 and sell the 2 you prefer less, that's the best way to do it.

H9
mantis
07-04-2009, 10:31 PM
MIT all the way.

I used to hear minor differences in cables until I tried MIT. The AVT1 is a very nice cable.

You will get answers all over the board because sometimes its simply a "synergy" issue. If you can try all 3 and sell the 2 you prefer less, that's the best way to do it.

H9

I really like the Kimber Hero's out of the 3 you chosen but the above advise is the way to go. Synergy is where it's at.

Dan
Keiko
07-04-2009, 10:41 PM
While I haven't tried a lot of cables. Lamp cord, OEM, MC, BJC and MIT. My AVt's and EXp's proved to be nice investment. +1 w/H9, MIT all the way.
leroyjr1
07-04-2009, 10:54 PM
I recently converted all my IC's and speaker cables to MIT and I am very happy with the sound. Plus with the sale MIT is having you can find some nice deals for cheap.
BlueFox
07-04-2009, 11:18 PM
I am using the Kimber Kable Heros XLR in .5 and 1 meter length. I have no complaints at all with the sound. On the other hand I have no experience with the other models, so they very well might be better, worse, or the same.
danz1906
07-05-2009, 09:58 AM
Its between the Kimber Heros and the MIT Avt-1.
Erik Tracy
07-05-2009, 03:05 PM
Thanks for the opinions, guys.

I've seen some MIT AVT-1s show up on audiogon that are juuusttt inside my budget - I may give those a shot.
Ern Dog
07-05-2009, 06:08 PM
The Heros sound nuetral and open to my ears. Previous to these I used Signal Cable classics. Just for fun, I'm purchasing some DH Labs Air Matrix IC's to do a shoot out.
Erik Tracy
07-05-2009, 06:43 PM
The Heros sound nuetral and open to my ears. Previous to these I used Signal Cable classics. Just for fun, I'm purchasing some DH Labs Air Matrix IC's to do a shoot out.

I'd like to read that....pics too or it didn't happen ;)
Ern Dog
07-06-2009, 12:17 AM
I'd like to read that....pics too or it didn't happen ;)

It might be awhile, but I'm half way there. I've got one Matrix between my pre and amp, I just need one more for my cdp to pre. I don't buy anything new anymore, so I'm patiently waiting for one to pop up on the 'Gon.