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@audphile1 They are quite good and will bring a faster, more open/transparent sound and dynamics compared to any stock copper cable. The cabling design (conductors, dielectric, etc) itself is similar to that of the Air Matrix, but with even lower capacitance designed for delicate phono signals.

If you want, look for reviews on the Air Matrix to understand how this cable will sound, as I believe reviews on Dimension are low.

@builder3 If you haven’t tried the Air Matrix Cryo, they may be worth trying. As good as the original AM cables are, the Revelation have more inner detail and refinement, but at the expense of some tonal density and bass strength. The AM Cryo improve upon the original AM and deliver about the same level of detail and refinement as the Revelation, but with added tonal density and slam. I know a few people that have preferred the AM Cryo over the Revelation, but your tastes may vary.

I’m with you on the power cables. I use Corona in some aspects of my system, and I used the Red Wave bulk wire for the dedicated line to my breaker. :)

That’s great to hear considering the Nordost cost almost twice the Air Matrix Cryo. The AM Cryo are very, very good for their price point. For me, it took a MSRP $2K+ Synergistic Research Atmosphere UEF Level 3 to beat them, and I’ve since upgraded to the Galileo SX line which are even more $$$. But if one’s budget is under $2-3K for interconnects, DH Labs is an absolute giant killer, especially considering that the AM Cryo are less than $500.

Steve, if you have not tried their Corona AC power cables, you’d be in for a treat. I prefer them over cables 3X their price. PM me should you want details. The Reunion Ethernet is another one of my faves from them. I think I recommended them to you in the past.

Great to hear! As a teaser, I’m well aware that DH Labs has a site-wide Black Friday / Cyber Monday sale every year. You might want to visit their site during that time.

@builder3 If you had bought the Dimension brand new, I suggest you swap the stock cables back in. It takes quite a while, at least a few hundred hours of play, for the Dimension to break in since phono signals are very delicate, and they are a bit more closed in at first. As they open up, it is easier to discern the differences against copper conductor cables. 

@drmuso and @baylinor … I personally find the BL-1 (aka the Silversonic cable) to be quite revealing but lean and can be seen as bright if your equipment is already transparent. I’m surprised you couldn’t tell a difference with the BL-1 iCable compared to other Y-cables. I was able to hear the difference immediately, but overall I moved on from BL-1. @drmuso perhaps you should try comparing the BL-1 iCable again now that it’s broken in.

The BL-1 is an excellent cable for those that feel their systems are not closed in. Perfect for mid-fi in particular since it will balance out overly warm and forgiving systems like Marantz/Wharfedale combos. 

The Air Matrix is a significant step up from the BL-1 in terms of bass and midrange body. I don’t find it to be nearly as fatiguing, and it is quite balanced. Regarding Y-cables, I ended up having the DH Labs team build me a custom one out of the Air Matrix cable and it is very, very good for a Y-cable. I’m not using it anymore, though I still have it in a drawer should I ever need a Y-cable again. 

@gochurchgo I am a DH Labs reseller and currently personally own a number of Corona and Corona Cryo power cables. While my reference cables are the much more expensive Synergistic Research Galileo SX, I am incredibly impressed with the Corona and Cryo, especially at its price point. I have compared the base Corona to the Shunyata Sigma NR which retails 3x more and preferred the Corona due to it being similarly dynamic, but with an even lower noise floor. I found the upper end Synergistic Research to deliver a warmer and more effortless tone, which I prefer in some applications, but it is hard to justify the significant price increases. The Corona Cryo adds another level of refinement and effortlessness again. I would not hesitate to consider it against any other cable on the market $3aK and under. You can purchase direct from DH Labs with a 60-day trial period. I have zero hesitation putting it on my most amplification and source components. Happy to go into more detail if you have questions. 

Hey @gochurchgo I sent you a message earlier regarding the Deity, not sure if you got it. Happy to chat about them in more detail.