Comparisons -- low cost cable swing with big boys?


I am usually an advocate of "you get what you pay for" even with accessories and cables, but just inserted a low cost cable in my system that rivals and beats ones costing multiples, and wondering if my ears are playing tricks on me.

When I recently purchased Bob's Cinemag 1131 Step Up Transformer built for my Miyajima Premium Mono BE cartridge, on a whim I picked up one of Bob's vintage US interconnects (http://www.bobsdevices.com/cables.htm) thinking it might solve some grounding issues I was having. The new SUT solved the grounding issue so I moved the Bob's Devices U.S. vintage interconnect (.707 meter with cardas connectors) to run from my Herron VTPH-2 phono preamp to VAC preamp. In place of my Cardas Golden Reference, Bob's Devices humble $125 interconnect sounds better -- richer meatier harmonics, better extension, better articulation. So I compared it to my Harmonic Technology Magic Link 2. Same thing. I preferred the Bob's Devices interconnect. Only interconnect I own that beats it is my Audience Au24 (more resolving and faster).

Has anyone else tried this cable? Any impressions?

I went ahead and ordered two more of them in different lengths. I am usually pretty good at hearing subtle differences in interconnects and power cables etc., so my initial impressions are shock at what I'm hearing from such an affordable cable.
podeschi

Showing 1 response by birddogthecat

Thank you Podeschi. I am the cable builder for Bob. We work in the same shop in close proximity. It is a privilege to watch Bob build his SUT's. The time, meticulous attention to detail, and testing serves to inspire me. I try to apply the same standards to our entry level thru our top solid crystal silver XLR's.

Christopher