Marigo vs Kubala-Sosna

As a general matter, Emotion is better at the frequency extremes and more transparent, letting more information through. Overall tonal balance was similar, as I recall (so there is a distinct family resemblance).

OK. Sounds really nice to me. A little bit more transparancy would be welcome indeed but without loosing smoothness.

Hi Mattheus,

I'll chime in again here. I can't imagine a smoother cable than the Emotions. I think the sound is fuller and richer, more "saturated," than with the Fascinations. To my mind, the Emotions let you hear more of everything without making it sound confusing, if that makes any sense. :-)

Bowtie,

Thanks, I think I got the message :-)

Has anyone compared the Emotions to cables by Virtual Dynamics - Revelation or Master series? Reason I ask is that I've been lusting after a pair of the Virtual Dynamics cables having seen and heard them at the recent audio show in LA - but would consider Emotions if folks have compared them favorably to the VD. Not only did the Virtual Dynamics sound great (although hard to judge in show conditions and with so many other links in the chain), but physically they seemed extremely well made. I found it intriguing that each cable had an extremely strong magnet as part of the signal chain, whereby if the two cables touch, it's almost impossible to seperate them. Anyway, I know some folks swear by the Master or Revelation, so am keen to learn if folks have compared impressions vs. the Emotions.