KCI Pure Gold and the benefits


Hi Guys just wanted to share my new love for the majic of pure gold interconnects. Ive been through the paces of tring different mid to high grade interconnects in my system and finally tried pure gold. Now the price does vary significantly from pure gold cable to pure gold cable, I picked up the KCI and have really loved what gold did for my modest system compared to pure silver, flat ribbon and tons of different copper. I have read the white papers about silver being a better conductor and even some on why gold is more pleasing to the ear. I feel that gold is more coherent top to bottom than silver but noticed many of my audio friends are using silver still. What is the general feeling and use here amongst guys with the high end of equipment? Are you using gold and does it get even better with higher end equipment?
stivervii

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Has anyone used/auditioned the KCI pure silver "Firefly"? I note the AWG of the Firefly is larger than the gold Silkworm - any difference in speed/PRAT?

Based on the decription and comments above, these appear to be very high performance cables!

Jim Ricketts/tmh audio
Thanks guys - I emailed John and look forward to his assistance.

We're seeking cables that are fast & neutral to work with the ultra fast Delta Sigma amp (flat to 3Mhz) and Manger AG loudspeaker. The Firefly appears to be an excellent fit.

Jim Ricketts/tmh audio
Thanks Stivervii for the Firefly comments.

Our Delta Sigma amp has the liquid purity of a great OTL midrange but far more extended top & bottom. The more neutral Firefly should be a great fit to showcase these qualities without imposing any colorations.

I can't wait to receive from John!!!

Jim Ricketts/tmh audio
A few comments on the pure silver Firefly interconnects w/Eichmann silver bullet RCA connectors...

WOW!

These are remarkable cables and not just for the value - the Firefly is a true Class-A design. It offers exceptional transparency, resolution, pinpoint imaging and transient speed. There is absolutely no "silver harshness" but simply a smooth and pure sound with all of the best qualities of a silver design. They accurately resolve the signal without adding any coloration while remaining extremely musical and enjoyable.

One caveat: these cables require a LONG break-in period. I'm currently at 300 hrs and sound continues to change albeit with less and less degree of change. I estimate we are at 90% of final sound.

We believe so highly in the KCI designs we are now implementing KCI as the OEM source for the Manger 109-AG Silver Edition loudspeaker we distribute in US.

As a distributor of ultra high performance products (Delta Sigma 3Mhz amps/linestages, Manger "AG" loudspeakers and BOW digital), we require accurate cables to properly access their very special sonic qualities yet desire to hear the musicality of these designs. The Firefly interconnects are extraordinary in meeting this challenge.

Last but certainly not least, I must say John has been VERY supportive in this process and buyers will be getting a world class product with equally matching product support.

HIGHLY recommended!

Jim Ricketts/tmh audio
Arthur, the link goes to retro equip site - is there another link?

The Firefly IC's I've been using continue to impress - amazing performance regardless of price and HIGHLY recommeded!

Jim Ricketts/tmh audio