I would agree that the price performance ratio is outstanding. Excellent detail retrieval, open and focused soundstage, impactful and deep bass, and a nice balanced presentation. Just a tad on the cool side of neutral, but the SLs let the music flow, and have an engaging character. I have both RCA and XLR versions. I've had the XLR version since Feb. and use it as a substitute ic when selling and trading my main ics. It took a long time for the XLR version to break in, about a month before it fully smoothed out. I recently replaced the Transparent Audio Supers in my HT with Silver Lace. The RCA version is breaking in much more quickly then the XLR version did. I haven't tried it in my main system yet, but I think the RCA version sounds better then the XLR version. Kevin agrees.
HG Silver Lace Revisited
Several months ago Trelja and SDcampbell brought our attention to this inexpensive silver IC that performs beyond
its modest price. I recently gave this IC a listen. Eight strand construction, unsheilded but no noise pick-up in my system, improved RCAs over previous HG cables, 30 day trail period.
Last year I auditioned Silver Audio Hyacinth $275 and HT ProSilway II $400 and found both to be excellent cables but
gave a slight edge to PS II, however Hyacinth was very close
and a much better value. Silver Lace I feel is currently the
performance/value leader as its sound is in the same league as PS II at less than 1/2 price $190. Sound is as smooth as any silver IC in this price range, excellent detail retreval, and 3D presentation is superb. Would sound wonderful in any system whose tonal values were nuetral to warm. I get enhanced detail without the pronounced treble
and upper midrange that a silver cable like Kimber KCAG or
Silver Streak produces. Instead of a lean bright sound some
silver cables impart, SL is remarkably balanced, clean, smooth sounding.
I use copper ICs in my current all Musical Fidelity system
because I like the added warmth and fullness,
and although the SL may not be my everyday cable, I will be keeping it as it is too good not to have, and I may in the future use it. A remarkable value, cudos to HG.
Any other members want to add their experiences?
its modest price. I recently gave this IC a listen. Eight strand construction, unsheilded but no noise pick-up in my system, improved RCAs over previous HG cables, 30 day trail period.
Last year I auditioned Silver Audio Hyacinth $275 and HT ProSilway II $400 and found both to be excellent cables but
gave a slight edge to PS II, however Hyacinth was very close
and a much better value. Silver Lace I feel is currently the
performance/value leader as its sound is in the same league as PS II at less than 1/2 price $190. Sound is as smooth as any silver IC in this price range, excellent detail retreval, and 3D presentation is superb. Would sound wonderful in any system whose tonal values were nuetral to warm. I get enhanced detail without the pronounced treble
and upper midrange that a silver cable like Kimber KCAG or
Silver Streak produces. Instead of a lean bright sound some
silver cables impart, SL is remarkably balanced, clean, smooth sounding.
I use copper ICs in my current all Musical Fidelity system
because I like the added warmth and fullness,
and although the SL may not be my everyday cable, I will be keeping it as it is too good not to have, and I may in the future use it. A remarkable value, cudos to HG.
Any other members want to add their experiences?