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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.
last_lemming
willywonka
321 posts
 

I only ordered a power cable from them several months ago. I won't be ordering from them again after the terrible service they gave me. No confirmation of my order. They didn't answer phone calls or EMAIL's and finally got in touch with me after a couple of weeks. He told me they had a 2-week installation job so evidently; they have nobody else who can do any cable or sales work when the installation work is being done. Not sure what the guy is a Captain of but very strange to call yourself that. The power cable seems fine for the price I guess but I'll be looking elsewhere next time for better customer service.

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nutty
3,029 posts
 

For those who own the SP14 speaker cables with the optional ground wire, you should consider purchasing the new Ground Distribution Box. It provides a cleaner, more efficient installation and a simpler procedure for connecting and disconnecting the ground wire. This particular unit has a filter inside which removes high frequency agitation, on one of the OCC gold plated connection posts. The new product is not available on the website yet so please contact Captain for more details. 

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gakman
60 posts
 

About two years back, I had the (Captain) send me a 10' pair of his SP12 and the (new and not yet published) model 34 speaker cables. After trying both sets in my system, I overwhelmingly chose the model 34's. I found them to be much better performers and sent the SP12's back.  

Has anybody compared both the model 34's and the SP14's with optional ground wire in their system? Would love to hear your thoughts on the comparison.

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