And has anyone found cable manufacturers doing builds similar to the build I want? Thanks...
Copper®Harmony RCA Plug - a new breed
I was contacted by KLE Innovations recently to review their entry level RCA connector (plug).
I have no idea why - Maybe due to a blog that I maintain?
Anyhow - I was a little skeptical that the Copper Harmony RCA Plug could significantly better my existing Silver Bullet RCA's, since they share (i.e. visually) very similar design principals.
So I set about planning a testing strategy based on about 30 tracks that, over the years, I have used for auditioning various audio components, who's purchase I was considering.
Well, I didn't even have to wait for the Copper Harmony RCA Plug to burn-in to realize they are something extremely special.
Anyhow - to cut to the chase - the Copper Harmony RCA Plug delivers an exceptional performance which improved upon details, dynamics, imaging, etc... of the Silver Bullet RCA's that I own.
Now, I have not compared the Copper Harmony RCA Plug directly to RCA's that conform to a more "conventional" RCA design, mainly because my Silver Bullet RCA's had already demonstrated their superiority.
So - the Copper®Harmony RCA Plug resolves to a very high level of performance and it is very very quick - perfect for just about any duty in the realm of audio - including their use on digital cables!
Because of their ability to allow the flow of extremely small "micro details" in an audio signal, I believe they would also be ideally suited for use on those turntables that employ a one piece wiring harness - especially when using moving coil cart's.
So if you are interested in the complete review please go to http://www.image99.net/blog/
If you would like more information from KLE Innovations then use the following
o Website – www.KLEinnovations.com (nearly ready)
o Email - KLEinnovations@clubtelco.com
Please note - I have no affiliation with KLE Innovations and was not paid to participate in the review.
I am just very impressed with what I consider to be a stellar product and feel it would be beneficial to share my experience with the members.
Regards...
I have no idea why - Maybe due to a blog that I maintain?
Anyhow - I was a little skeptical that the Copper Harmony RCA Plug could significantly better my existing Silver Bullet RCA's, since they share (i.e. visually) very similar design principals.
So I set about planning a testing strategy based on about 30 tracks that, over the years, I have used for auditioning various audio components, who's purchase I was considering.
Well, I didn't even have to wait for the Copper Harmony RCA Plug to burn-in to realize they are something extremely special.
Anyhow - to cut to the chase - the Copper Harmony RCA Plug delivers an exceptional performance which improved upon details, dynamics, imaging, etc... of the Silver Bullet RCA's that I own.
Now, I have not compared the Copper Harmony RCA Plug directly to RCA's that conform to a more "conventional" RCA design, mainly because my Silver Bullet RCA's had already demonstrated their superiority.
So - the Copper®Harmony RCA Plug resolves to a very high level of performance and it is very very quick - perfect for just about any duty in the realm of audio - including their use on digital cables!
Because of their ability to allow the flow of extremely small "micro details" in an audio signal, I believe they would also be ideally suited for use on those turntables that employ a one piece wiring harness - especially when using moving coil cart's.
So if you are interested in the complete review please go to http://www.image99.net/blog/
If you would like more information from KLE Innovations then use the following
o Website – www.KLEinnovations.com (nearly ready)
o Email - KLEinnovations@clubtelco.com
Please note - I have no affiliation with KLE Innovations and was not paid to participate in the review.
I am just very impressed with what I consider to be a stellar product and feel it would be beneficial to share my experience with the members.
Regards...
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I really like what I'm hearing from my better sources (vinyl and CD). On my OK source (tuner) and my below average source (comcast cable box using their built-in DAC to stereo analog out) the KLEI Copper Harmony connectors seem to make a questionable source worse. I currently have the KLEI Copper Harmony connectors and Mogami 2549 throughout my system. I am going to try some older cables (Mogami 2549 without the KLEI Copper Harmony) between my comcast box and my Audio Refinement preamp and maybe between my tuner and my AR preamp. |
Got the KLE Copper Harmony RCAs with Mogami cable (ground floated at one end) in my home system and they sound great! I have my older Mogami with Pro-Fi RCAs (still a great sounding cable) for sale here if anyone is interested in a value priced well performing interconnect set: http://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649158795-mogami-profi-highend-rca-stereo-interconnects/ |
@Williewonka, thanks for the recommendation, but I do not have any digital cables in my audio system (tried to keep everything analog). Only two components with DACs are the Bluray / CD player and my Motorola / Comcast cable box and they are internal and use stereo analog on both. I do have HDMI cables but they carry video only and I use a passive switchbox separate from my audio 2 channel gear. I hope to upgrade the Rega RCA plugs on my RP6 to the KLE Copper Harmony next. Oh, the older set of my Mogami cables with the Pro-Fi RCAs sold over the weekend. |
The Mogami / KLE Copper Harmony cable combo seems to be really breaking in and almost sounds too good if that is possible? Incredible soundstage width and depth, with great mid and bass punch with overall amazing clarity, especially with my vinyl source. My system has never sounded better. With this said, I wonder if the KLE Silver Harmony is the correct path for my Rega RP6 RCAs? Could they be too responsive or upset the copper mojo of my current setup? |
Thanks Williewonka. I did not DIY my cables. I had Doug at http://douglasconnection.com/ make them for a reasonable price (cheaper than other Mogami RCAs listed on this site for sale but don't quote me since I am not affiliated). If people are interested I would contact Doug directly. I am really enjoying my KLE Copper Harmony RCAs with Mogami 2549 wire. :) |
The url was missing the protocol from the beginning. Here is the correct one: http://douglasconnection.com/ I have an pair (1 each of left / right) extra unterminated KLE copper harmony RCA connectors after receiving my last shipment from Douglas Connection. Anyone want this extra pair for $28 including shipping and PayPal fees? PM me and we can work out the details. |
@Yping, I think the Mogami 2549 for unblanaced RCA is a hard cable to beat. Very neutral and lets all the frequencies just flow. Many people like the 2549 and there are rumors that Linn uses this cable for some of their interconnects. And with Mogami used in many of the recording studios today I think it is a great all around cable. With the KLE Copper Harmony RCAs, I got a great soundstage with width and depth never before heard on my system with a nice air and tonality of the piece I was playing. |
@Yping, I've seen the Mogami 2549 from PerformanceAudio.com for $.77 / foot. @Yping / Williewonka, after my KLEI RCA cables broke in I experienced a very wide and tall sound stage. One I have experienced before. It almost seems like some sources are out of phase it is so wide and tall. Have you experienced this? Thanks! |
Ok, after some really careful listening, I realized the following: - I don't know how the KLEI Copper Harmony RCAs are creating such a large (tall and wide) soundstage, but I don't like it. It is either a combination on how the larger soundstage acts in my room (primary and secondary reflections?) or the subdued sound from the all copper RCA connectors (see below), or both. - I don't think I like copper chassis RCA connectors (or just the KLEI Copper Harmony connectors). They are very clear and resolving but my music and other sources lost their midrange focus and punch. As a musician for 15 years I've really missed what I had before. I realize how good the Mogami 2549 cable is with 3 different wiring combinations. I picked my Audio Refinement gear for its tube like sound and I think my previous cable configuration really helped with that tube like strong midrange punch and focus. It was not a narrowly focused soundstage, instead, it just sounded right to me. With this all said, I wonder if there is another RCA connector I should try, or should I just go back to my Neutrik Pro-Fi RCA connectors which get great reviews? I think I am going to stay in the $15 - $20 / pair range and the only other one I see is the Onix 70024 copper chassis gold plated RCA. But does the Onix bring the same subdued lack of midrange punch and focus similar to the KLEI Copper Harmony? Can anyone chime in on this? TIA! |
I have given the new cable set over 200 hours. For some sources with certain media, the cable set sounds great. For other sources with other media, the cable set sounds unacceptable. Overall, I just don't think this cable set is a good match for my system and my media. I have read similar experiences with the fist generation bullet RCAs... Yes, I did talk to DouglasConnection. He has a great deal of Mogami 2549 experience and always does a continuity check for phase and as a quality check (center pin to center pin and ground to ground). The Mogami wire has very high quality control, as it is used in pro studios plus DIY and other high-end audio equipment manufacturers, so I highly doubt the 2549 is bad. I did switch the cable leads and they all sound like I described in the first paragraph. Doug does not any experience with the KLEI RCAs nor did I and my cable build was the first set. He has wired up many, many different cable configs with exceptional results. I'm going to sell these at very good prices and go with some Mogami 2549 with either Neutrik Pro-Fi or Furutech 126(g) RCAs. Please PM if anyone is interested in these cables. I'm sure they sound great on other systems, just not mine all the time. I have 2 four foot pairs and 4 three foot pairs with the shielding floated at one end with a directional mark and black cable mesh for each pair for a very professional looking setup. |
I am selling the Mogami 2549 / KLEI Copper Harmony cables for $125 each. I have 2 four foot pairs and 4 three foot pairs. Price does not including shipping or PayPal fees. If you get all 6, I will pay shipping (USPS Priority Mail insured - USA only) and PayPal fees. Cables look brand new as they only have 200 hours on them. PM me if you are interested... |
Happy New Years everyone. After having the new Furutech 126g / Mogami 2549 in my system for almost a week now with all sources on, I've decided these are a better fit for my system I think the KLEI Copper Harmony RCAs with the Mogami 2549 are too refined for my system and would be perfect for the many posts here that ask for a RCA / IC to warm up their system without loss of imaging and soundstage. So, they are for sale. $125 each - I have 4 three foot sets and 2 four foot sets. PM me if you are interested. |
Yes, too refined. Just like when I tried the Tekton mini lores with the latest drivers. Even with custom metal outriggers, the mini lores were too refined. I went back to my punchy midrange Tekton 6.5t monitors. The KLEI Copper Harmony has many good traits, and many people enjoy a really refined sound, but I lost some of the punchy characteristic that I like. It sounds more musical and lifelike to me. |
Very interesting. I think I found the magic combo. We all know that I'm using Mogami 2549 as the cable with the only differences being the interconnects. I kept the Furutech 126(g) combo on all my sources to my preamp. I put the KLEI Copper Harmony combo between my preamp and amp and is so far, a match made. :) Is all about finding what works and synergy. :) |
Ok, as this site attempts to make itself better it actually makes things worse. Now posting a raw url without forum markup strips the protocol from the link. Here is the correct link with forum markup: Douglas Connection |