Grover has agreed to the basic terms, so we're good to go. Look for it to start tomorrow or Sat. Speaker Cables only by Grover's request. A separate IC GB will follow shortly after.
As for ring, the way I perceive it is a resonance in the music that is most audible in mid - upper mid frequencies. It surrounds the notes with a brightness, or subtle buzzing, that sounds enough like the music to blend in. It is slightly metallic in nature on the Anticable (solid OFC.) It is just like low level noise floor in an amp, except it is not random, it goes with the music. The only way I have ever been able to hear it is in comparison with non ringing wire, the only one I know is JPS. In comparison, the ringing is obvious. Like anything with audio, the ringing can be pretty or ugly in character. The Anticable ringing in my old system was of the ugly variety, sounded a little trashy and dark. But some cable mfgs use ringing deliberately (or successfully work it into their formula) to make a very pleasing, happy sounding cable. Harmonic Technologies is a good example. I had a tough time deciding between those and my JPS. The ringing sound in those is very subtle, and very beautiful, like a fine NOS tube. I would like to own those like a sports car in the 3rd garage. My family danced a lot that week. Thanks to stereofool for that educational loan. In the end I preferred quiet and peaceful presentation. Last month when I auditioned Aluminata with its half inch thick layer of aluminum surrounding the conductors, the effect of silense and peace was 3 times more, with also more music coming through, claruty, bigger bass, etc. Very heady feeling. We did not compare the HT to Grover S that fateful eve long ago, but we should do it this next time.
shep, I think what you are describing is more of acoustic ringing in your room than electronic ringing. As the SPL goes up, the acoustic distortion of the room increases expontially, like most other non-linear distortions. Shouting opera divas really hurt on the peaks. You can improve it by diffusing mid frquency reflections (or absorbing them). You could try temporary hanging a thick comforter or blankets on walls and floor to see if it helps. If it does, then midrange reflections are part of the trouble. If it doesn't help, fold it all up and have a cookie. The last couple days I have been experimenting with "Master Set" speaker placement ritual. I'll report when/if I can get it to work. I have given up in frustration twice already, mostly due to hunger, but I have some ideas how to make it easier. You can google it to learn more, a couple threads about it on AC and Agon forum. That might help you too shep, with or without the blankets.
Sorry for the tangent, back to new/old
