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Ron
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Anticables 6.2 ICs for Tonearm -> ZP3
11/29/18 at 15:05:07
 
I have a VPI Prime and ZP3, looking to upgrade my Blue Jeans ICs. Has anyone tried the Anticable 6.2s for this application? I will be getting Decware Silver Reference for ZP3 -> ZR2 -> Torii Jr, but need something for the tonearm. Other option would be using the new Audiophile ICs from Decware.
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Re: Anticables 6.2 ICs for Tonearm -> ZP3
Reply #1 - 11/29/18 at 16:19:25
 
I've always preferred a purpose-built phono cable as they generally have better shielding, very important especially if your cartridge is low output. I've owned the Zu Xaus for a number of years now and it's been terrific with everything I've thrown at it. Closest match in the current Zu lineup would be the Event:

https://www.zuaudio.com/cable/event-phono-mkii
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Re: Anticables 6.2 ICs for Tonearm -> ZP3
Reply #2 - 11/29/18 at 16:42:53
 
I had Marc Stager make be a couple pair of shielded silver ICs for my TT-ZMC1 and ZMC1-ZP3.  Very reasonably priced.  Contact him since not everything he offers is listed.  I think I paid around $200/pr.  I use Steve's silver cables everywhere else but since they aren't shielded I went with Marc's for the critical TT links.

http://stagersound.com/silver/
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Reply #3 - 11/29/18 at 17:19:30
 
Nice, thanks!

Do you have the XHadow connectors on the DSR-II?

/Ron
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Reply #4 - 11/29/18 at 20:23:54
 
Me?  I just have the regular connectors on my ICs.

I forgot to mention above that the reason I went with the Stager cables is that he offered silver.  I have silver windings in my cart, silver cart cables and silver ICs and speaker cables so I wanted to keep things consistent.
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ZLC
Technics 1200G TT w/ Ortofon Jubilee MC cart
ZMC1
ZP3 (25th A Mods)
ZR2 (25th A Mods)
CSP3 (25th A mods)
ZMA (25th A mods)
Homemade Big Betsy Speakers (F15s)
Silver Cabling
DIY Isolation platforms under amps & TT.
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Reply #5 - 12/01/18 at 19:07:33
 
Archie,

Marc Stager is awesome, thanks for the reco. I ordered 0.75m TT ICs from him to pair with my freshly ordered Decware DSR-II's!

/Ron
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Reply #6 - 12/01/18 at 19:23:07
 
Glad to hear!  I'm very happy with his ICs.
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Technics 1200G TT w/ Ortofon Jubilee MC cart
ZMC1
ZP3 (25th A Mods)
ZR2 (25th A Mods)
CSP3 (25th A mods)
ZMA (25th A mods)
Homemade Big Betsy Speakers (F15s)
Silver Cabling
DIY Isolation platforms under amps & TT.
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Re: Anticables 6.2 ICs for Tonearm -> ZP3
Reply #7 - 12/02/18 at 17:10:38
 
Ron - Please post your thoughts when you get your IC's, I have always had a liking for the transparency of silver cables. Happy listening, Chris.
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Reply #8 - 12/03/18 at 17:14:44
 
Ron, you say "new audiophile ICs" from Decware.  Did I miss a new product announcement?
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Re: Anticables 6.2 ICs for Tonearm -> ZP3
Reply #9 - 12/03/18 at 17:33:44
 
https://www.decware.com/newsite/DAG.html

It's under the New tab in the main page, and we've done a little talking about them in a thread here on the forum.
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Re: Anticables 6.2 ICs for Tonearm -> ZP3
Reply #10 - 12/03/18 at 17:53:30
 
Thanks!
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Reply #11 - 12/10/18 at 18:45:03
 
Well I put in some listening hours before I made an initial impression. All I can say is wow, what an improvement over the blue jeans cables I had in there. Marc is amazing, well packaged, quick turnaround, and amazing craftsmanship!

Really excited to get my DSR-II's in to finish out my ICs with silver. I am now a believer!

/Ron
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Re: Anticables 6.2 ICs for Tonearm -> ZP3
Reply #12 - 12/10/18 at 23:46:14
 
Nice to give him a shout-out on this Forum.  He deserves it!   Smiley
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ZLC
Technics 1200G TT w/ Ortofon Jubilee MC cart
ZMC1
ZP3 (25th A Mods)
ZR2 (25th A Mods)
CSP3 (25th A mods)
ZMA (25th A mods)
Homemade Big Betsy Speakers (F15s)
Silver Cabling
DIY Isolation platforms under amps & TT.
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