Acoustic Zen Satori VS Analysis Plus Oval 9


Would someone who has compared these 2 very popular
speaker cables be so kind as to share their impressions
as to how they differ in sound?

I did a search on Satori and Oval 9 here and it came
up kind of lite.

I know cables sound different depending on the gear
they are connected to but some general comments from
someone who has done a shoot-out would be very helpful
to me..

Thanks in advance..
tom92602

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So it sounds like the Oval 9 is great for bass but
looses out to the Satori in all other aspects.

From with I would assume the Satori sounds more "alive"
and tuneful...?
I have have Adagios breaking in and the bass seems
a little leaner than what I am used to.

I ordered some Analysis Plus Oval 9s based on the
above comments. I want to make the bass stronger
and I don't want to give up any dynamic impact.
And I want to impart as much warmth as possible.

Should I try Satori (or even the Hologram)also or do
the Ovals 9s win on all 3 qualities that I need more of:
Bass, Dynamics, Warmth...??

I'd rather prevent buying and reselling if the cables
are have no chance of furthering these 3 qualities over
the oval 9s.
Nanotweeter:

What OCC ICs did you upgrade to?

I just ordered Analysis Plus Solo Crystal XLR ICs
to complement the Analysis Plus Oval 9s. I also
ordered the Acoustic Zen Tsunami Powercord which
is zero crystal copper like the AP Solo Crystal XLRs.

So back to the Oval 9 vs Satori.. In you opinion,
which one had more bass?
which one was more dynamic?
which one was warmer sounding overall?

I know there are so many other qualities that make up
a good speaker cable but the above 3 are my priorities
right now..

Thanks!

My system is a Krell 400xi & Krell DVD showcase.
I also have a Meridian G98AH but like the Krell DVD showcase
more so for all the detail it pulls out of a disk.. Since I have
Krell, I need some warm cables.. That's why I went for the
Oval 9 first since you said they were warmer.

I was told the AP Oval 8 Solo Crystal is THE cable to buy
but it is 4 times the cost of the oval 9s..

How do you like the "WOW" cable? I hear that's a nice
warm punchy cable..