I've had KCAG and now use the KS-1020's. They are more dynamic, quiter and better balanced. I can't speak for the other brand you're compairing them against, but I totally love the KS-1020's. They sound much faster and precise than cables costing much more! They are in the same price range as the KCAG and have much newer technology. My vote and twenty year audiophile experience has been with Kimber Kable. I'm not a dealer, just a long term happy happy customer.