I keep hearing more and more really good things about AE cables. It’s very encouraging,hearing great things,and not have to sell an internal organ to give them a try.
Audio envy - dang!
I usually post on AG when I have an issue or concern, so I’m happy for once it’s to praise a new product, in this case Audio Envy’s IC.
I use an ARC Classic 60 amp with a Herron 1A preamp. The AE cable went between these two.
I run an ARC Phono pre PH3se from my VPI prime as source.
My speakers are Thiel CS2.4’s
Out of the box a bit bright, But after a few hours that just went to strait up transparent - I mean freaking crystal clear. No tonal aberrations. Smooth, with no etched highs. Voices sound right, Natural. Soundstage opened up, as you might expect when things get clearer.
The best part was how inexpensive they were. They made my Cardas Clear Light interconnects I was using sound clouded by contrast. The Cardas was about x3 the cost of the AE’s.
BTW, this wasn’t “I think I hear differences”, this was “I’ll never use those Cardas in this system again, and where is my IPad, I need to order my next set!”
And that’s just what I did.
I use an ARC Classic 60 amp with a Herron 1A preamp. The AE cable went between these two.
I run an ARC Phono pre PH3se from my VPI prime as source.
My speakers are Thiel CS2.4’s
Out of the box a bit bright, But after a few hours that just went to strait up transparent - I mean freaking crystal clear. No tonal aberrations. Smooth, with no etched highs. Voices sound right, Natural. Soundstage opened up, as you might expect when things get clearer.
The best part was how inexpensive they were. They made my Cardas Clear Light interconnects I was using sound clouded by contrast. The Cardas was about x3 the cost of the AE’s.
BTW, this wasn’t “I think I hear differences”, this was “I’ll never use those Cardas in this system again, and where is my IPad, I need to order my next set!”
And that’s just what I did.
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I’m going to bring back this old thread. Maybe these cables are last months flavor? I just grabbed a used set of AE Prestige. They will be replacing Analysis Plus Oval ones. I like the sound of The AP cables, just trying to check out different or maybe better. I guess the proof is in the pudding. I’ll report my findings after I get some saddle time. |
Hi @lalitk , Zavfino is,and has been on the radar for sometime. I’ve heard a lot of good things about them on this forum. I have a birthday coming in May. I might just put them on the gift list. |
The used Prestige interconnect cables arrived today. I’m running them thru some familiar music. So far I’m not disappointed. They have replaced Analysis Plus Oval ones. Soundstage width is pretty consistent with the AP’s. There seems to be a bit more depth. The upper end has a bit more twinkle. Not bright at all. Another first impression is edges seem a little sharper. Perhaps like a pocket knife compared to a buck knife. Right off the bat,these are definitely a great value,and I totally understand the high praise. |
I now have prestige between DAC and pre, and pre and amp. I’m going to stick with my first impressions,a bit more depth of soundstage,and they allow a little bit more detail in the upper ranges. Not bright at all. These were purchased used,so no real burn in issues. These are a very good value for sure. |