Opinions on Straght wire?

I see this brand around but don't read much about them in the mags. Anyone ever used the stuff? Any good?

aveloguy09-15-2005 12:08am

larryb Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 101 posts 09-15-2005 at 11:28am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've been using their lower end stuff for years in my midfi type gear (Rotel, B&W Matrix etc) with excellent results for dollars paid. Now that I've moved up to better electronics there are better options out there. But for sub $100 cables for midfi gear, it's a good value.
larryb Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 101 posts 10-03-2005 at 09:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I can't get rid of my $60 Symphony II's - darnit. I just bought my second pair of PAD Musaeus cables ($300 retail) to finish the link between CD player and pre/pro for all Musaeus cabling. After burning them in more than the 100 hours, I still far prefer the Straightwire Symphony II's. Crap!! The Musaeus does some things better, but overall the Symphony's are more musical and just pleasing sounding. Smooth, sweet with the highs, nice from top to bottom. Each have their strengths, but the cheapo Straightwire is more pleasureful to listen to. Anyone familiar with the Symphonies? Is there another SW cable higher up in the foodchain that has a similar character but even does it better?