KCI Pure Gold and the benefits

Hi everyone, just recieved my Silkworm SE XLR 22ga.cables with furutech rhodium connecters.

These are John's updated edition (first ones) using larger diameter teflon tubing to give the thicker wire more air space.

First off, these cables are made very well and are serialized, no DIY look here. Nice touch, John!

Once they break in, I will be comparing them to Crystal Cable Connects, which I use with Gabriel Gold Raptures.
Hopefully, there will have good synergy with the Gabriel's.

I'm listening the them as I'm writing, quick assessment one word smooth. Really nice tone the leading edge is a little rounded should get better after some hours. The trailing edge fades very naturally with alot of air.

These cables let you relax and enjoy the music.
Once I get a couple hundred hours on them I will report back.
Bye the way the Crystal Cables sounded broken at first listen, so I think these will sing great, because the sound is already very good.

John is a really good guy with excellent customer
service.

Thanks, John

Here is an update on the Silkworm SE XLR. First off, I'm not good at putting my thoughts into words but I'll try my best.

John said these cables have a roller coaster break in and he's right. One day they can sound good and the next day take 2 steps backwards. Once the cables break in you'll know it, so be patient you will be rewarded.

Comparing them to Crystal Cables the Silkworms are much ,fuller sounding. CC are leaner in the bass and have more treble energy.

Listening to the SACD 3 Guitars on Chesky with the CC you get more string less body. The SW gives the string plus the wooden body of the acoustic guitars, which sound more natural.

Oscar Peterson Tracks CD the lower registers sound deep and powerful. This is a must have recording. The piano is beautifully captured. The Silkworms make it sound very dynamic and the tone is great.

The Silkworms give music a smooth,rich,warm,textured sound which is quite beautiful. That doesn't mean fat,slow,and,colored. They are detailed,fast,dynamic without being hifi sounding.

They make you relax and enjoy music instead of always analyzing how it sounds. Maybe in an overly warm set-up it might be to much of a good thing. If your system is lean or on the neutral side the Silkworms might give you just what your looking for IMHO. It's all system dependent,I had to change some tubes and PC,before the sound fell into place.

I am really liking the way my stereo is sounding. I can't give the Silkworms all the credit, but they are the icing on the cake!

John is a nice guy. He really cares about making you happy, besides if the IC's don't work out for ya, I think he has a return policy. I won't be sending mine back.

Great Job!
Thanks, John

Hi John,
Can you tell us, how the new Silkworms compare to the Silkworms SE ?

Regards,
Joe

I second that!

Hi John,

Good for you John. I hope all those inquiries turn into sales! If it sounds close to an SE,then you are going to have very happy customers. Good Luck! It couldn't happen to a nicer guy.
If you are ever in the area it would be my pleasure,John.

Regards,
Joe