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KLE RCA plugs are the real deal!!

I ordered a set of KLE RCA Pure Harmony plugs to use for a pair of interconnects using Duelund 16ga wire. I previously built a set, with good results, using standard switchcraft plugs. The difference, even without break in, was staggering. Although the Switchcraft plugs sounded good themselves alone, however, when doing a direct comparison to the KLE's, the difference is clear. The cables using the SC plugs sounded harsher (especially on high end) when compared to the KLE. The cables seem to have a "free-er"(FLOABT) sound or more flow. Seemed as if the SC's were holding something back. 

As far as building the cables, the separated solder posts make things way easier. Everything is quite compact (especially for larger wires) in the SC plugs. The removable grommets are a nice feature if one wants to use thicker cable wraps, shrink tubing or shielding. 

One other area I think the KLE's are great for is trying wire combinations without soldering. With the "V" shaped solder posts, one could "wrap" the ends somewhat snug and use the wire locking screws. You would still have to be very delicate when hooking up...however this is something that is pretty much impossible with the SC's. 

As I plan to build my entire system's cables, KLE will be the plugs I use on everything. I highly recommend
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alexberger
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I compared Duelund Cu-Sn 16avg interconnects with KLEI Pure Harmony connectors and Duelund Gold connectors.KLEIs have better separation but Duelund Golds sound more natural in terms of tone. For example, high octaves of piano sound much more real with Duelund Golds.
At least, I can say, this sound suits better to my system with vintage Altec 604E. Most of modern speakers sound more open, bright and emphases high frequencies.
KLEI Pure Harmony tame harshness and make upper mid sound more polite. So, for most modern speakers KLEI may suite better. Also KLEI sound very clean and give you listen all melodic lines in music very well. Duelund RCA are not bad in this parameter too, but KLEI are notably better.
alexberger
938 posts
 
Hi @grannyring ,

Contacts of RCA connectors, tube sockets, power plugs, tonearm headshell bayonets,...
are a big issue in audio.
Does Total Contact Enhancer solve all this issues?

Regards,
Alex.
alexberger
938 posts
 
Hi @williewonka ,
What is a difference in sound between Absolute and Pure Harmony?
Regards,
Alex.
alexberger
938 posts
 
I built a RCA cable pair with KLE RCA Pure Harmony and Duelund DCA20GA.
They work together very well. It is a very good match for my system.
I like this combination more than Pure Harmony + DCA16GA or Duelund Gold RCA + Duelund DCA20GA.
alexberger
938 posts
 
Hi Steve,

I already have KLEI Pure Harmony. I can try them instead of Furutech 126 (G) in my tonearm cable.
I know that KLEI Absolute Harmony are even better. But I have to buy them.
If I like KLEI Pure Harmony much more than Furutech in this cable I will think about buying KLEI Absolute Harmony.

Regards,
Alex.
alexberger
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Hi @williewonka ,

Thank you for answer.
Do you think the tonearm cable RCA connector is the most sensitive place in audio system?
I use Furutech 126(G) for my tonearm cable.

I used KLEI Pure Harmony with number of cable in my system.
It always sound very clean, clear and quiet. In some combinations (of cables, speakers and components) it sounds just right, but in some other combinations it can sound too polite in upper mid.
So I need try to use KLEI Pure Harmony instead of Furutech and than I will see how does it matches.

Regards,
Alex.
alexberger
938 posts
 
Hi Steve,

I just soldered KLEI to the tonearm interconnect instead of Furutech 126 (G).
I use WBT solder. 
The first impression is: the sound more transparent, better separation, details low level details, better focus. The tone is OK.
What I didn't like - on some records, the sound is too calm, too polite.
I know I need more time for solder break-in and I need to listen more different kind of music and records.
The good thing - it is impossible to make quick A/B, because to exchange RCA - cable should be re-soldered :-)
So, in any case it will be a long term listening test.

Regards,
Alex.
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