OK, thanks. I suppose I could just call them and ask! ;--)

nsgarch January 13, 2010 18:33

John, did you inquire what additions/modification were made to the original Provectus to create the Praesto revision?

nsgarch January 12, 2010 19:17

John, I guess I forgot to mention that I did demo a PP speaker cable that Al Porter lent me and found it somewhat (though not spectacularly) better than the Venustas I have. That surprisingly small difference could be because while the Venustas already has a very low capacitance (like the PP) it has a bit higher resistance than the PP, which is actually a 'good thing' for electrostats.

So if I were to start changing out cable (assuming I outlive this recession ;-) I guess I'd start with the tonearm and other source IC's like you did (?) or would it be better to change out the long preamp/amp XLR's?
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nsgarch April 19, 2009 15:09

Sort of a rich man's "Anti-Cable"? ;-)) (just kidding!)
Solid core does have its merits in systems/apps where ultra-low capacitance is key (like speaker cables for driving electrostats.) And separating the conductor runs (as in the Proteus speaker cable) is the no-brainer way to zap capacitance AND inductance. Virtual Dynamics was an early proponent of both solid core AND separated conductor runs.

nsgarch April 18, 2009 23:24

Boy! You can always spot a Purist fan! Is there ANYBODY that makes fatter cables than Jim Aud!! I still want to know about the sound of the (solid core) PP phono cable v. the Dominus/Venustas designs.

Enjoy yer new stuff John! You're gonna come out of all this looking very smart -- investing in audio instead of securities ;-)

Neil

nsgarch April 07, 2009 15:35

Congrats on the Wilsons! I'm particularly interested in the Provectus spkr cables because they're solid core -- supposedly a plus (very low capacitance) when used with electrostats. I'm trying to get a set to audition, so if you wouldn't mind, ask if that would be possible (while you're spending all this $$ with Purist ;-)

I thought the Venustas TA cable sounded lik a cartridge upgrade! I can't even imagine what the PP TA would do?

nsgarch July 14, 2008 00:51

John, what was behind your choosing the Provectus TA cable among the other upgrade choices from the Venustas?

nsgarch July 11, 2008 20:20

According to the review comparing Titan, Temper W and Audio Tekne MC-6310 (I paraphrase):

Add to background silence a host of high performance strengths and for $1000 less than the other two, you can own a cartridge that is more than competitive and arguably superior for see-into-the-soundstage transparency and resolution of event detail.

nsgarch September 24, 2005 22:01

I didn't realize you'd got the Venustas phono. Was it a big improvement over the Hovland? If you're going to get a Dominus PC, definitely put it on your amp-- made a huge difference for me.

Cartridges: A friend of mine with a Helikon was deciding between a Titan and a Temper W. Went w/ the Temper W and is thrilled (I have one also.) If you're interested, I know where they're available new for a big discount.

Neil

nsgarch September 23, 2005 14:27