Audio envy - dang!

Got the SP-12 earlier this week. This is a very solid offering. I usually rotate a few different cables - Zavfino, anticables, Driade Flow, EWA and now these AE ones. I haven’t taken them out to compare with the others in almost a week as I’m letting them settle in but they are very even, excellent detail, not as bass light as the NV-9.

Anyone know when Cap upgraded the Studio Prestige? I have a pair from early last year.

Anyone using the Ocean 3P power cord with a SL1200G/GR?

curious if it fits.

So its been a couple days in and already they are sounding really good...hearing some disks that i thought i knew well.Just a really great sounding open/timber correct soundstage.For the layout used ?...i  just cant think of anything i have ever had in my system that sounds this right... and as the OP stated...DANG!

Reminds me: I gotta call him and ask about jumpers.

Well i put new zavfino jumpers/spades and the Audio envy sp 9 in this weekend and was excited to hear them after reading about them so much.Its nice to have some occ in the mix/speaker cable again.Clean soundstage and instruments just sound right?... cant wait for them to really settle in with new jumpers as well.

I had a chance to talk to cap about these and he is passionate about his products alright...he conveyed he feels this is a step up from 11.

I just saw this today - the SP-12. Cap is always upgrading the cables. 

Just popped for a pair of used sp 9's...looking forward to trying these.I will have to use different jumper configuration.The 11's are now the 12.

Has anyone gone from the NV-9 to NV-11 speaker cables? Are the new ones actual ribbons or the strands are now running parallel?

Thanks

I'm going to add that I am very impressed with Audio Envy cables.  They are never bright but also open, I would call them a touch mellow just they way I like it.  I extensively compared the phono cable with the VPI Weisline and I came away thinking the AE cable was vastly superior.  The interconnect is just wonderful and what a bargain price.  I haven't compared all the cables to others that are much more expensive.  I did a couple comparisons most notably with the Synergistic Research Gallileo UEF power cords.  I'm not even sure how I ended up buying this expensive of power cords but I have 4 of them.  Yes the SR cords are way better but they are huge and unruly and 20X more expensive.  Also I feel that the Audioquest Diamond Coax, also way more expensive is better than the AE coax digital.  Overall though I just love the house sound of AE and I really don't feel the need to spend stupid amounts of money on cables anymore.  It's a great product at a fair price.  If you are shopping anywhere near the asking price, they are a no brainer to try.  

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. 

@j_husker same. The SP-11’s just took my system up a notch.

I was curious about another set (@2x the price) but these have made things come alive and I couldn’t be happier. I’ll probably call Cap and see about a set of jumpers and I need a set of XLR. Crazy happy.

Installed a new set of SP-11 cables last week. Mine came with navy blue jackets. Either way, I think I’m done with the cable experimenting. Been through a half dozen brands of cables, Cap’n is great to deal with and his cables and very very good for the money.

Captain makes good cables. 
 

I agree.  I was startled at how light these guys are. No massively heavy connectors. They work well,and the cables themselves are easy to maneuver. 

Captain makes good cables. 

The aeco ...one of my favorites.Good to hear...settling in,another couple days🎶

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. 

@charliee ….You need minimum 9-10 inches of clearance. The male AC plug is 5 inches long.

@ lalitk

Did not receive it. Audiogon is blocking it because I mentioned sending an E Mail (forbidden word) to Zavfino. 

@charliee..just replied. 

@ lalitk

I sent you a PM

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.  

“I like the sound of The AP cables, just trying to check out different or maybe better.”
 

For slightly more money, check out Zavfino cables. They are outstanding in terms of performance and build quality. 

I’ve been wanting to try these for a while now.  I usually try to buy on the used market. I’ve seen a few 3ft pairs come up,but I need 5ft.  I’m hoping these live up to the high praise.  

I have SP-11's shipping any day now. Very happy with all my AE cables 😎

Are there better? Sure. But I'm happy and it feels good to finish the system I started building 5 years ago

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.  

It’s quite admirable how Audio Envy continues to improve their existing cable lineup. I have been using AE cables since 2018 and have enjoyed meaningful improvements with each release.