Purist Audio Colossus speaker cables... wow


Just inserted a pair of Purist Audio Colossus speaker cables into my system and I must say that they are quite impressive. Dimensionality and tonal colors are wonderful. I'm surprised a bit by the change. At the moment, I'm only using an integrated Marantz amp powering a pair of Kharma Ceramique 1.0 speakers and fed via an Audio Aero Capitole Mk 24/192 CD Player. Can't wait to hear these cables with my Atma-Sphere MA1 MkII.2 amps (one sent to A-S for minor repair). Oh, previous speaker cable was Synergistic Designer Ref .5.

Now I'm curious about the Interconnect... anyone have experience with the PAD interconnects? Thanks!! BTW, I'll give more detailed feedback when I get a little time. Thanks in advance for the info!!
germanboxers

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Venustas does depart from the Purist family sound. I have the complete line of Purist cable here in my photo studio, doing the new product line brochure.

The sound of the fluid jacketed cables is slightly less resolved sounding and less forward sounding. Some might call it softer. This does not mean they give up the ultra high resolution of the new line, just that they do so in a relaxed manner.

The Venustas is part of the new Ferox jacketed Purist cables and is quieter and more dynamic but definitely less forgiving. I found the Venustas to be a blessing between my Koetsu Rosewood Platinum Signature and my all tube phono stage. I actually gained about one or two BD efficiently along with better signal to noise. This cartridge is so beautiful and liquid, the harder more resolved cable actually balanced it better than Dominus.

I am in my first week of burn in on a new Ferox based power cable from Purist. So far it is only available in Germany and is 240 Volt configuration. Jim sent it to me because my Wolcott is wired to run 240. If this becomes available for the USA market, it will be a MUST have item.

You are welcome to contact me about specifics. Between what I already own and what is here for photography I probably have more to compare than most dealers.
Hee,

My understanding is, a simple change of connectors will mate the Venustas to either 120 or 240. Safest route would be to order the correct version from Purist.

I've converted several Dominus power cords back and fourth between 120 and 240. Requires basic tools a VOM and understanding of how the 240 circuit works. I refer to an electrical contractors book published by General Electric to keep me straight on grounds and phase.