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RE: Xangsane vs "Odin 2" interconnect comparison

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In Reply to: RE: Xangsane vs "Odin 2" interconnect comparison posted by Jon L on March 07, 2023 at 18:45:09

Well, for me the various Odin versions were my favorite cables before I discovered the Xangsane.
On my fully horn loaded system multi-amped with tiny class D chip amps, the Xangsane brings smoothness and refinement in spades. No need for the added punch and excitement of the Odin, it's all there already.
To be honest, I was afraid the Xangsane would show the limitations of my rather pedestrian (compared to, say, a triode) electronics and "entry level" DAC (Gustard A18) but no, everything sounds fantastic and you could be fooled into thinking that I use much pricier electronics. Which makes me think that I really did my homework optimizing all those elements (power supplies, power cables, decoupling etc).

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Horns are super revealing - Jon L 09:16:18 03/09/23 (3)
I had achieved nirvana with my horn speakers after careful optimization, but since my aged Bryston active crossover broke down, I have lost the magic.
Unfortunately, Bryston discontinued the 10B-STD, and used ones are hard to come by.
Digital/DSP crossovers are convenient for room correction, but ultimately not as transparent and natural sounding.
I do have a custom all-discrete analogue active crossover being built, so hopefully I will regain the magic soon.
P.S. I don't know how many people are aware, but Bryston USA service center has closed down, and now all service has to be done in Canada.

Edits: 03/09/23
- RE: Horns are super revealing - KanedaK 22:27:38 03/09/23 (2)
  Jon, I've posted about it many times: there's an INCREDIBLE analog crossover made by Sublime Acoustic. Sounds amazing (transparent as can be, and I've tried many), made in the usa and costs 500USD.
  Check the reviews on the page, those are real customers reviews, mine is there too (Fran�ois).
  
  Very highly recommended!!!
  - https://sublimeacoustic.com/products/k231-stereo-3-way-activ (Open in New Window)
  - Sublime Acoustic. Problem was filter/slope - Jon L 08:27:20 03/10/23 (1)
    I looked at the Sublime Acoustic crossover closely, but it uses Linkwitz-Riley filters, 4th order 24dB/Octave(or optional 2nd order 12dB/Octave).
    
    After extensively experimenting with Bryston and also dsp crossovers, for MY system and room, I could only achieve the exact sound signature I love via Butterworth 18dB slope, wo that's what is being built.
    - RE: Sublime Acoustic. Problem was filter/slope - KanedaK 22:33:27 03/10/23 (0)
      Ah yes, that is the culprit. I'v tried the usual "pro" 24dB LR filters for years with so-so results and I am now perfectly happy with 12dB / Oct, but yes it has to match one's system of course. And my system is half active / half passive; between midrange and tweeter it's passive.

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