I had a great experience with Brad from RAL. From my initial contact with him to receiving his umbilical, it was a great transaction. Upon inserting the RAL cable, it was so apparent that the factory umbilical was a "bottleneck", to my entire system. Break-in was long, as I knew it would be, and it simply continued to improve. My preamp became a new component, and I cannot be happier. Enjoy! MrD.
Revelation Audio Labs Cryoed Silver Umbilical vs Audio alehcemy OEM
Just received from Ali-Express digital cable https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808065125988.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.4ec11802EBvoni&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa Amazing improvement from the very first note of Jacinta Autumn Leaves XRCD. Muh better bass. Fuller across the spectrum. Hell of a bargain!!! Of course the RAL cryoed umbilical ($$$) blew away the OEM between my Audio Alchemy DDP-1 + PS 5, so I figured replacing the digital cable would bring out the best in both: 100% |
@tweak1 My experience was good as well, just slightly 'extended'. I was just relaying that Brad may be amenable to a little price flexibility. His flexibility is a plus and shows he is customer focused. I don't think product pricing has any relationship or effect delivery time(s) at all, or would provide a "fast|er turnaround". |
@lcherepkai I can’t imagine it being equal, let alone better than what Brad’s umbilical does. Anyway, a passive VC can’t compare to active, and a net savings of ~ $600. Returning it unopened @westborn My experience was exceptional. Assuming I would save ~ $39.00 I am happy to it for the fast turnaround |
I also have a RAL DC cable from my HD Plex LPS to my Legacy Audio Wavelet II. It replaced a nice Ghent Neotech Cable, it is better. I also have had Brad make me an HDMI style I2s cable for the connection between my DDS and Terminator 15th DAC, that replaced a well regarded Tublus Argentus cable for the better. I also found on USAM a RAL RJ45 cable which replaced a Eno streaming system for the better as well. Brad's cables are really quite good. |
I have completed a set of RAL umbilical cords recently, and offer: 1. The cables are a significant improvement over stock cables. They are well made and sound great. 2. Brad can make a cable to fit your specific needs (I asked for 1.25M length) 3. Dealing with Brad is a little ’challenging’ - especially regarding what he says in terms of the timing of construction of your cables and then actual shipment. 4. Brad is open to discounted price offers for his cables (ie. instead of $289/.5 meter, you could always ask if he could do it for $225-250) 5. I would recommend using Brad’s ebay storefront. Send him a message about what you are looking for, and then ask for some flexibility on sales price. He will then create a unique post, which you can "buy now". Ebay provides some ’buyer protection’ wherein if he has said he can get your cables constructed and shipped within 2-3 weeks after payment, you can ask Ebay for a refund if promises aren’t kept or if there is no/inadequate communication from the Seller. All to say - very good cables and significant sound upgrade; but it may involve a little patience and ’communication effort’ to get delivery.
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