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KCI Silkworm+ VS Gabriel Gold interconnects

Hi,
Has anyone of you compared KCI Silkworm+ (or the regular KCI Silkworm) performance against Gabriel Gold ICs (Rev2R or Rapture)?
I prefer life-like musical sounding, involving and engaging. I mainly listen to vocals, rich and smooth but not muddy. I love 3D soundstage with depth and great layering.
In addition, which one is more flexible and better build? So I could purchase shorter length and save my money.

I couldn't listen and do A/B comparison since I live in Asia, even their helpful return policies are not appealing because of high returning costs and quite a hassle. Therefore, I ask you guys for your thoughts and impressions over the sound quality and characteristics.
Both of them are well regarded ICs in Agon but I couldn't find direct shootout between them.

Hope you guys could help me.
Thanks for the input.
shinn_aj
csmgolf
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I have owned both Silkworm and currently own Silkworm+. I have also owned the GG Revelation Mk1. I have never heard MK2 or rapture. Both will do what you are looking for as Tvad says. I found the mids and highs of the GG slightly more forward than either Silkworm or Silkworm+. From what I understand, Mk2 are better but I've never heard them, and am not sure what has changed about them. I would suspect that the best comparisons would be Silkworm to Revelation Mk2 and Silkworm+ to Rapture. Both of the upper end models will outperform either of the lower priced ones.
csmgolf
887 posts
 
I should have ended my last post with IMO. It was certainly the case to my tastes and in my system with the cables I mentioned.
shinn_aj OP
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Tvad - Thanks for your response. No distinct difference between them SQ wise? Unfortunately I won't have a chance to audition them A/B in my system.
Anyway, the more flexible and more thinner jacket of Silkworm won't bring any noise floor right?

Csmgolf - Thanks Csmgolf, you are very welcomed with your own opinion since it's going to help me narrowing my decision.
Is it night & day difference to step up from Silkworm into Silkworm+? What has changed?
On the same level, which one you prefer between GG Revelation Mk1 and Silkworm? Why?
Thanks buddy.

Don't hesitate, just chime in guys! Especially those who had experience with both brands. Cheers!
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