For the $$$, the Silver Audio Hyacinths are great interconnects. However, they are what they are: They really can't be expected to compete with the NBS Monitor IV's or the HT Pro-Silway II's of the world at less than half the price! On the other hand, the Silver Audio Appassionatas are another story altogether. They are fabulous cables that are extremely smooth, unfatiguing, and grain free. I recently upgraded to the Appassionatas from some Cardas Golden Cross interconnects and was stunned at how much better the SA wires made my system sound. All I can say is that Cardas ought to be ashamed of themselves!! I would try to stretch a little on the $$$ and give the Appassionatas a shot- I think they will be just what you are looking for. Good Luck, Ken
Opinions on Silver Audio Hyacinths?
The next upgrade to my system will be the interconnects. "Gut feeling" says to try the Silver Audio Hyacinths (good reviews overall, the price is right and they're returnable just in case). Before going through the hassle of ordering I'd appreciate hearing what others think of them. My current system consists of Hales Revelation 3s, McCormack DNA-1 (Rev. B upgrade), SF Line 1, CAL Alpha/Delta CD. Cables are AP Oval 9s, ICs are Illuminations D-60 and NBS Stinghers. The hoped for effect is better definition and clarity without adding any glare or harshness to the top end. Are the Hyacinths a move in the right direction?