Aida:
I have used Siltech ST38B-G3 that the former importer converted to balanced operation. I upgraded to the SQ80-G3 which has a lower noise floor and a more liquid midrange (I currently have 1 RCA and 1 Balanced of these cables.) I also have one Nordost Quattrofil, which is supposedly much better than the SPM. The Nordost is very clean sounding, but in my system (Electro EMC1 to Plinius M16 pre to Plinius SA250 Mk-IV) the Nordost doesn't give me the soundstage depth or liquidity of the Siltech. The SQ80 does have a warmer balance thru the midbass and midrange, while the Nordost's advantage is a taut bass that's well defined. I much prefer the Siltech and will probably sell the Nordost shortly. Another excellent cable that may be more forgiving than the Siltech is David Blair's Creative Cable Concepts RMC 12.0. He is also the maker of the much talked about Top Gun power cords. I have no experience with the Kimber line at all. What is your system?
Howard
I have used Siltech ST38B-G3 that the former importer converted to balanced operation. I upgraded to the SQ80-G3 which has a lower noise floor and a more liquid midrange (I currently have 1 RCA and 1 Balanced of these cables.) I also have one Nordost Quattrofil, which is supposedly much better than the SPM. The Nordost is very clean sounding, but in my system (Electro EMC1 to Plinius M16 pre to Plinius SA250 Mk-IV) the Nordost doesn't give me the soundstage depth or liquidity of the Siltech. The SQ80 does have a warmer balance thru the midbass and midrange, while the Nordost's advantage is a taut bass that's well defined. I much prefer the Siltech and will probably sell the Nordost shortly. Another excellent cable that may be more forgiving than the Siltech is David Blair's Creative Cable Concepts RMC 12.0. He is also the maker of the much talked about Top Gun power cords. I have no experience with the Kimber line at all. What is your system?
Howard