Wanted to pick some of your brains on maybe getting a good strategy for getting the most of my Decware purchase. So I have the UFO2 with modifications paired with my Klipsch Cornwall IV's. I enjoy the sound very much. I've read about some of the various boxes to increase bass, resolution, etc.  I wondered whether the best way to move ahead with Decware was to add the ZROCK or the others or would a more appropriate "upgrade" be to add another UFO2 or a Torii?  I have the phono stage on order. I listed to classic rock mainly on vinyl and use the Bluesound Node ocasionally (popping noise from the node has made me think of moving on to another DAC).  Noise continues even with a strip power conditioner.

Appreciate any input!

Using SVS cables. Seem to be good.  The equipment is in the living room but i may be able to get away with some room treatments. I need to do a little more research on that.

I noticed that when i turn up the music that it "thins" out a bit. Seems like my options were the ZBOX, ZROCK, and ZSTAGE.  The descriptions suggested a "fuller" sound.  

I enjoy what i have but based on what i read there are some ways to bump things up a bit. I'm going to look at the ZROCK some more.

Thanks for the response!

E045717,  if your cabling is SVS soundpath, these are your weak links. A couple years ago I made the mistake of buying their IC's, thinking an extreme budget big box store type of cable was a good idea.....they turned out killing the soundstage and making my previous system sound very thin, no detail and uninspiring. Flat as a pancake.

Oh boy thats another can of worms, but for performance vs. cost and value I would start with Steve's DSR-II IC's and Zenstyx speaker cables.

They will destroy SVS Soundpath anything.

After I experinced SVS, I cut them to shreds with an axe and smashed the connectors with a sledgehammer. Never bothered to even try to sell them.

If your system is thinning out with increased volume, suspect the cabling. I went from #14 silver plated to #8 SP. Big improvement in dynamics and hit.

John

Hi all, I am following this post as I am thinking of IC cables myself.  I was thinking that I would order the DAG cables until just now learning of the DSR-II.  Initially, I was thinking that could get by with the SVS, but this discussion has put that to rest.  Any comments on choosing the DSR-II over DAG?  Thanks.

There are so many good cables that work with the Decware amps! Looking at my "extras" drawer I see Tara Lab RSC Reference, cyroset.com Version 2, PS Audio Lab xStream Reference silver, My Audio Cable (MAC) Silver, and Synergistic Research Alpha Sterling RCAs and WireWorld and Dyson Audio XLR, all of which I have used in the past and don't have a place for at the moment. (Probably should put some up for sale).

I'm using VooDoo Cable interconnects now and LOVE them but they are very expensive new and even used they take some courage to push the button on and order. Excellent cables though.

I've used Decware Silver Reference in the past as well. Good cables. . . I have just preferred others. At a certain point system synergy and personal taste both become deciding factors in cable choice.

If you can find a pair used a no-brainer choice is Granite Audio silver interconnects--these are phenomenal. Worth the price new, and rarely seen used.

The biggest surprise I have found in cable choice this past year is using AudioQuest coaxial component cables as interconnects, YIQ-5. Of course they are no longer made, but I found two sets used each for less than 100 dollars, about a quarter the original price. They are smooth and articulate and full-bodied; I use them in my audio-visual system in between ZROCK2 and CSP2+ and between CSP2+ and Taboo Mk IV (all three Decware components have the Mods.) Could not be happier with the sound. I just don't use the 3rd cable. Recommend trying these if you run across them.

Hello EO45717,  Sounds like you have made progress, and I hope you will continue to post things to find/learn as you go forward.  For example, anything more on choosing the DSR-II over DAG? May your system become all it can be.

Thanks, E045717.  Much appreciated.