The other factor going in this interconnect’s favor is its very low noise-floor-a quality that boosts and broadens dynamic range in every octave. Silver Oval’s balance is as neutral as they come, with a breathtaking level of micro-dynamic nuance. You may find other pricier interconnects that excel in one specific area or another, but when it comes to overall system synergy, this is one cable you’ll be “wearing” like a favorite pair of shoes. With improved clarity and articulation over Harmonic Tech’s more affordable Pro Silway line, the Magic Link Two interconnect consistently yields smooth, extended highs, a delightfully full and natural midrange, and solid bass. Unique splitter rings allows easy change-out of terminations or bi-wire upgrades. Even some softness in the bass and a bit of forwardness in the treble don’t diminish one of the most transparent cables NG has heard. speaker ($900/add’l meter-pair)Ĭlean, composed, and transparent, the jewel-like Crystal Micro cables offer an open soundstage where images snap into focus and music is conveyed with a turbine-like smoothness. Crystal Cable’s Next will show you just how much you’ve been missing from your favorite set of headphones.Ĭrystal Cable Micro Interconnect/CrystalSpeak Micro Speaker Cable Decays seem to go on forever and bass notes are as taut as a stretched rubber band. The Next allows volumes of timbral, rhythmic, and spatial information to flow through it. The shimmering strand oozes quality and, as the name implies, crystal-clear sound. Aural impressions included good detail along with a touch of added warmth, which could be welcome in many setups.įor those with state-of-the-art personal listening gear, the ultra-thin and light Crystal Cable Next makes a perfect complement. RD found them suitably impressive both sonically and physically. speakerĭesigned and superbly made in the U.S.A., these fat Blue Man Group-blue cables are the first rungs of Cardas’ top-of-their-line Clear Series. Three models are available: Element Copper, Element Tungsten, and Element CTS.Ĭardas Clear Light Interconnect and Clear Sky Speaker Cables The lower noise floor yields more detail, an enhanced sense of space, and expanded ambience retrieval. They improved the inherent musicality and pitch precision of the Britannia B3 in every instance. Pricey but potent, these inspired subwoofers cables are specifically optimized for REL subwoofers and include the REL-specified Neutrik connectors. Synergistic Research Tesla LE REL-spec Reference Subwoofer Cable There’s a satisfying mellowness to its character-one that doesn’t exactly soften transients (there’s plenty of snap and speed to go around) but does add a measure of overall warmth to the presentation. Sonically, Silver Dragon is a model of smooth, rich midrange response-faithful to the real thing in its neutrality, color saturation, and fluidity. Connectors are top-notch-WBT Nextgen or Furutechs. The V2 version of Silver Dragon, Moon Audio’s top audiophile interconnect, uses an eight-wire braided geometry of solid-core 99.999% pure silver with a Teflon insulation. It could be a trifle sweeter in the treble, but few wires challenge it in this tier. Dynamics and bass extension are also convincing. Its healthy midrange, fine articulation, and low-level reproduction make it a good deal. speakerīringing Siltech quality and cache to an easily affordable price point makes Explorer an excellent upgrade cable for a mid-priced system. Siltech Explorer 90 I Interconnect and L Speaker Cable A cable that opens new frontiers at accessible price levels. Further, its deep low-end brilliantly communicates the rich wood resonances of cello and acoustic bass. With its dead-quiet backgrounds Aqua establishes a sweet, even, honey-soaked midrange, delivered from an ever so slightly forward perspective. It combines innovative conductor technology, ease of handling, and little in the way of sonic sacrifices. speaker:Ĭlarus Aqua not only satisfies audio expectations but does so at a reasonable price. Mouth sounds, the sonic signatures of the microphones, the “sound” of the recording studio-all came through clear as day. The SL 8/SL 9 pairing offered a very neutral top-to-bottom balance, allowing RD to indulge in the detail-fest that makes the sport of the high end so much fun. RD always equated MIT (Music Interface Technologies) audio cables with crazy-unreachable prices, but now there’s the new entry-level StyleLine Series. MIT StyleLine SL 8 Interconnect and SL 9 Speaker Cables
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