Chord Sarum T

Chris Dolan posted:

I have a Chord Sarum Super ARAY phono/DIN on my Urika, I am more likely to change to the equivalent ChordMusic than to Sarum T 

Made that jump on both the Urika and Klimax DS

I think Chord may have finally plateaued and we will no longer be seeing  frequent updates as we have during these past few years.

Music, imho, is an end game cable.   After my first demo session with it my comment was that the name was VERY appropriate.  It simply plays MUSIC

glevethan posted:

Chris Dolan posted:

I have a Chord Sarum Super ARAY phono/DIN on my Urika, I am more likely to change to the equivalent ChordMusic than to Sarum T 

Made that jump on both the Urika and Klimax DS

I think Chord may have finally plateaued and we will no longer be seeing  frequent updates as we have during these past few years.

Music, imho, is an end game cable.   After my first demo session with it my comment was that the name was VERY appropriate.  It simply plays MUSIC

Music does seem to be close to the perfect cable! I was sure blown away at the difference ! Trying to figure out how to afford Chord Music is the issue for me! 

musicfan51 posted:

glevethan posted:

Chris Dolan posted:

I have a Chord Sarum Super ARAY phono/DIN on my Urika, I am more likely to change to the equivalent ChordMusic than to Sarum T 

Made that jump on both the Urika and Klimax DS

I think Chord may have finally plateaued and we will no longer be seeing  frequent updates as we have during these past few years.

Music, imho, is an end game cable.   After my first demo session with it my comment was that the name was VERY appropriate.  It simply plays MUSIC

Music does seem to be close to the perfect cable! I was sure blown away at the difference ! Trying to figure out how to afford Chord Music is the issue for me! 

 

That's the issue for all of us.  

I need a 5m speaker run!  My kids need to finish their college education.

Did a very quick Sarum T / Super Aray comparison on a phono IC between a CD555 and a 552.  Obvious improvement falling slightly short of one of those moments.  Will need to,listen more and try their other leads but likely to buy when funds allow.

In an otherwise all Music-cabled system (apart from mains leads), comparing Super Sarum to Sarum T over the past fortnight reveals that the Taylon equipped version is a real step up. It has a good dose of the Music's signature - that effortless ability to get to the emotion and meaning - but I don't think it's quite as close as some would hope. There's still a fair gap but it is really, really good and, I'd say, a must do upgrade for existing Sarum users.

I'd like to hear the speaker cable as I think that could be very interesting, given the hellish cost of Music in longer lengths.

Thanks Dave - you are killing me!

Each time I listen to my MUSIC cable on my KDS I am reduced to a blubbering idiot talking to himself.  I might have to sell my left kidney - or have my children forgo their last two years of college eduction - to swing a pair of speaker cables into the house.  In the end the rational thing to do would be to keep the synergy and just go for Music and not interject the "T" into the system

Truly breathtaking

I contacted Chord and asked them the difference in Sound Quality Chord Sarum T & Chord Music !  They replied both are a big upgrade from Sarum Super Aray! But Music is noticeably better then Sarum T.  

musicfan51 posted:

I contacted Chord and asked them the difference in Sound Quality Chord Sarum T & Chord Music !  They replied both are a big upgrade from Sarum Super Aray! But Music is noticeably better then Sarum T.  

Well they would say that, wouldn't they 

Chris Dolan posted:

musicfan51 posted:

I contacted Chord and asked them the difference in Sound Quality Chord Sarum T & Chord Music !  They replied both are a big upgrade from Sarum Super Aray! But Music is noticeably better then Sarum T.  

Well they would say that, wouldn't they 

Yeah guess so !  Ha! Though it may be true !  No place to hear for me compare right now! 

I don't know if this will be of help to any other music lovers, but I just installed a pair of the new Sarum T cables into my system in place of my original Sarum Tuned Aray version of the Sarum level product.     This was the least scientific demo of all time- I have to confess.    I had removed the older cable from my system months ago, and managed to procrastinate so long that while I had intended to send it to Chord to have them upgrade it to the now intermediate Super Aray generation, by the time I actually got around to this, they had introduced the new Sarum T to the marketplace.    So, once the good folks at Chord had confirmed that they would be able to update my cables all the way to the newest generation of the Sarum cables, this was what I had them do.

Even with only a day of signal running through the cables, this new cable was far more sophisticated and complete than the performance I recalled from my original cable.    Superb detailing in the music, a very low noise floor, and a wonderful sense of ease while not being in any way a bloated sound.     If it gets much better with more break in time, I may have a hard time leaving home....

Good listening,

Bruce

bdnyc posted:

I don't know if this will be of help to any other music lovers, but I just installed a pair of the new Sarum T cables into my system in place of my original Sarum Tuned Aray version of the Sarum level product.     This was the least scientific demo of all time- I have to confess.    I had removed the older cable from my system months ago, and managed to procrastinate so long that while I had intended to send it to Chord to have them upgrade it to the now intermediate Super Aray generation, by the time I actually got around to this, they had introduced the new Sarum T to the marketplace.    So, once the good folks at Chord had confirmed that they would be able to update my cables all the way to the newest generation of the Sarum cables, this was what I had them do.

Even with only a day of signal running through the cables, this new cable was far more sophisticated and complete than the performance I recalled from my original cable.    Superb detailing in the music, a very low noise floor, and a wonderful sense of ease while not being in any way a bloated sound.     If it gets much better with more break in time, I may have a hard time leaving home....

Good listening,

Bruce

 

Are you using a Naim Streamer or Naim CD player for your source that you used the Sarum Ts on?  I asked cause wanted to know where you placed the Sarum Ts and on what stereo gear? I am still wondering what the sonic differences are in Chord Sarum T and Chord Music ? Some say it is close, others say it is not!  My dealer only has Chord Music. So no way to compare! Thanks for your input on the Sarum T. Bruce. They (Sarum T) sound like a big upgrade to Sarum Tuned Aray. I am using Sarum Super Aray on NDS Streamer! That is where I would do first upgrade . After that,  is If can afford it, I would upgrade between amp and Preamp !  

bdnyc posted:

I don't know if this will be of help to any other music lovers, but I just installed a pair of the new Sarum T cables into my system in place of my original Sarum Tuned Aray version of the Sarum level product.     This was the least scientific demo of all time- I have to confess.    I had removed the older cable from my system months ago, and managed to procrastinate so long that while I had intended to send it to Chord to have them upgrade it to the now intermediate Super Aray generation, by the time I actually got around to this, they had introduced the new Sarum T to the marketplace.    So, once the good folks at Chord had confirmed that they would be able to update my cables all the way to the newest generation of the Sarum cables, this was what I had them do.

Even with only a day of signal running through the cables, this new cable was far more sophisticated and complete than the performance I recalled from my original cable.    Superb detailing in the music, a very low noise floor, and a wonderful sense of ease while not being in any way a bloated sound.     If it gets much better with more break in time, I may have a hard time leaving home....

Good listening,

Bruce

 

I have heard the demo of Chord Music over Sarum Super Aray and was shocked how much better it was! I am getting serious on upgrading Interconnects either to Sarum T or Chord Music. It is a big decision though. One where your wife has to approve it.  But the difference is not subtle! 

Well I have now heard the ChordMusic v Sarum T (which is actually branded Sarum T Super Aray but it's probably easier just to refer to Saum T). I really should not have done so 

When I compared the Sarum T to the Music there were more similarities than differences in terms of a lifelike and engaging sound. The Music provided greater insight but not a fundamentally different sound. On balance not worth paying nearly twice as much for the Music  IMO.

Hi Musicfan 51,

My system configuration is probably not widely known in the UK as it includes a number of American high end products in addition to my Naim components.     I intended this particular cable for use on my Naim NAT 01 FM tuner, which is my favorite source even though it is somewhat unusual these days.    I have also used it on my CDS 3 to good effect.    I would encourage you to try to hear some of these fine cables for yourself, but I don't have any meaningful in depth experience of the specific performance levels of the modern Chord Company cables myself, unfortunately.     Perhaps you can find a good local dealer who displays various tiers of the Chord cables so you can hear them for yourself, or you might be able to do this at an audio show if Chord was presenting?

Good luck,

Bruce

Chris Dolan posted:

Well I have now heard the ChordMusic v Sarum T (which is actually branded Sarum T Super Aray but it's probably easier just to refer to Saum T). I really should not have done so 

Chris- The Urika deserves the Music....you will not regret it 

ATB,

Mark

varyat posted:

Chris Dolan posted:

Well I have now heard the ChordMusic v Sarum T (which is actually branded Sarum T Super Aray but it's probably easier just to refer to Saum T). I really should not have done so 

Chris- The Urika deserves the Music....you will not regret it 

ATB,

Mark

I have Naim NDS/555Dr as source and Kef Blade Twos as speakers! Would Chord Music be worth using as Interconnects from NDS to Preamp  over Sarum Ts with this equipment or too subjective to say ?? 

Musician51- All vinyl at my house....Cannot comment on the NDS but I have found that cable upgrades usually have the biggest effect on the source component. The Music cable would be worth a try , imo .

ATB,

Mark

musicfan51 posted:

varyat posted:

Chris Dolan posted:

Well I have now heard the ChordMusic v Sarum T (which is actually branded Sarum T Super Aray but it's probably easier just to refer to Saum T). I really should not have done so 

Chris- The Urika deserves the Music....you will not regret it 

ATB,

Mark

I have Naim NDS/555Dr as source and Kef Blade Twos as speakers! Would Chord Music be worth using as Interconnects from NDS to Preamp  over Sarum Ts with this equipment or too subjective to say ?? 

Definitely worth using Music in your set up. I believe Alan Gibb at Chord uses Blades at home - he will of course be using Music.

Sarum T is terrific but Music is another big step upwards.

varyat posted:

Chris Dolan posted:

Well I have now heard the ChordMusic v Sarum T (which is actually branded Sarum T Super Aray but it's probably easier just to refer to Sarum T). I really should not have done so 

Chris - The Urika deserves the Music....you will not regret it 

 

Mark - I am now sure that you are right that the Urika deserves the Music, but I was kind of hoping that you weren't  

Dave J posted:

musicfan51 posted:

varyat posted:

Chris Dolan posted:

Well I have now heard the ChordMusic v Sarum T (which is actually branded Sarum T Super Aray but it's probably easier just to refer to Saum T). I really should not have done so 

Chris- The Urika deserves the Music....you will not regret it 

ATB,

Mark

I have Naim NDS/555Dr as source and Kef Blade Twos as speakers! Would Chord Music be worth using as Interconnects from NDS to Preamp  over Sarum Ts with this equipment or too subjective to say ?? 

Definitely worth using Music in your set up. I believe Alan Gibb at Chord uses Blades at home - he will of course be using Music.

Sarum T is terrific but Music is another big step upwards.

I am thinking of doing the upgrade to Chord Music ! "Just" have to clear it with the better half!  But the word "just" is a big just! 

Here is a copy and paste from my post of several weeks ago

"Music, imho, is an end game cable"

glevethan posted:

Here is a copy and paste from my post of several weeks ago

"Music, imho, is an end game cable"

Personally, I would be happy with Naim's Top Tier System, way back in 2014!

555CD>552DR>Snaxo>3 x 500>Briks

Standard Naim IC & Hi Line with Nac A5

But, things are changing, Music, not in this life Time!

However, Sarum T with Taylon, Source & XLR.

And that old, Chord Signature Speaker Cable.

I'm in Heaven!

Just Dreaming!

Enjoy your Music, the Why!

Allante93!

PS.

TTs ~ LINN / Amps ~ Naim

ICs & Speaker Cable~ Chord

Allante93 posted:

glevethan posted:

Here is a copy and paste from my post of several weeks ago

"Music, imho, is an end game cable"

Personally, I would be happy with Naim's Top Tier System, way back in 2014!

555CD>552DR>Snaxo>3 x 500>Briks

Standard Naim IC & Hi Line with Nac A5

But, things are changing 

Yes - they have changed.  Today substitute Klimax DS for 555CD!

Allante93 posted:

glevethan posted:

Here is a copy and paste from my post of several weeks ago

"Music, imho, is an end game cable"

Personally, I would be happy with Naim's Top Tier System, way back in 2014!

555CD>552DR>Snaxo>3 x 500>Briks

Standard Naim IC & Hi Line with Nac A5

But, things are changing, Music, not in this life Time!

However, Sarum T with Taylon, Source & XLR.

And that old, Chord Signature Speaker Cable.

I'm in Heaven!

Just Dreaming!

Enjoy your Music, the Why!

Allante93!

PS.

TTs ~ LINN / Amps ~ Naim

ICs & Speaker Cable~ Chord

 

Did you get Sarum T Interconnect and XLRs or are you dreaming about getting them ?