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.
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Showing 8 responses by samureyex

Question about the Ocean Expand power cable, the upgrade says +$50, +$100, +150 respectively. Is the upgrade per cable $50 or are those different upgrade choices?

 

It feels odd to order 1 cable and have the option to upgrade 3? Maybe it's sort of a charity act for the next fella? 😅🤣😅

2 sets of Isoacoustics Gaia or 2 AE Ocean power cord.... Dang this is a tough one. 

@lalitk Thanks for your reply. I cannot respond back in the PM so I think I’ll do it here. Zavfino was my #1 choice but I ended up going with Veritas cables. For power cords, AE looks fantastic and that will be my plan going forward.

 

@pokey77 

From all that I've read about AE, their cables (especially PC) feel like audio cheatcodes.

@tthelen64 the deal won't work for me. I'm not a cable roller so it makes more sense to buy the newest model with the upgrade option and be done. Thanks anyway.

@tthelen64 those feet are a bit more than my budget.

Do your Ocean cables have the upgrade option?

I wonder what kind of improvements I can get with the new Expanded Ocean power cable replacing some entry level $50 ones. I’ve spent a lot of money on audio this month ($1,600), trying to have a bit of self control otherwise I would buy 2 Expanded Ocean right away.

I'm going to email Captain and hear his opinion on this matter.

@pokey77 

Great advice thank! I’ve talked to Capt and I feel really good about the cables.