TARA Labs Awards and Recommendations The Absolute Sound magazines 2006 & 2010 & 2012 & 2013 "Editors Choice Awards" The Absolute Sound magazines 2006 & 2007 & 2008 "Product of the Year Award" Audio Excellence 2007 "AEX" Award, and Absolute Sounds JV "Golden Ear" Awards Stereophile magazines 2012 "Best-Sounding High-End Audio Products" Award Stereophile magazines 2012 & 2013 & 2014 "Recommended Components" Awards Positive Feedback (pf) Online magazine 2007 "Writers Choice" Award Hi-Fi magazines 2009 "Best Sound at Show" Award Visual Grand Prix 2008 "1st Place Digital Cable" Award RMAF/Apex Audio, Absolute Sounds – 2012 "Best Sound at Show"Award CES/ Ayon 2013 AV Sound "Best Sound" Gold Show Award Super AV Magazine 2011 & 2012 "Outstanding Overall Performance" Award Newport/ Ayon 2013 Stereophile "Best Sound" Show Award RMAF/Apex Audio 2011 "Gold Show Award Room" Axpona/AV Showroom 2014 "Best Sound" Show Award The Absolute Sound magazines RMAF/Apex 2014 "Best Sound of Show Cost No Object"Award The Abslote Sound magazines RMAF/Apex 2014 "Best Analog of Show" Award
In addition, we've received an enourmous amount of "Recommended Components" awards & "Positive Reviews" from Audio Techniques magazine, Hong Kong Journal magazine, Bound for Sound magazine, High Fidelity magazine, The Audiophile Voice magazine,Hi-Fi magazine, Hi End Audio Journal magazine, Sonic Review magazine, Home Theater magazine and Sound & Vision magazine. Including online publications magazines: 6 Moons, Positive feedback (PF), AV Guide, Audio Review, Head-Fi, Soundstage, Digital Home,Audio Shark,What's Best Forum, and the list continues with reviews and shows around the world. *TARA Labs has literally hundreds of positive reviews, in multiple languages from prestigious hi-end audio magazines from around the world
correction for audiocrack of the number of conductor's in this cable, The Omega™ GOLD 8ft/2.4m
Spectacular power and clarity. Absolutely neutral and coherent.
Superb resolution of micro-detail and ambient information.
Powerful dynamic contrasts. Superbly defined and vivid images.
The Omega™ GOLD is the high performance speaker cable from TARA Labs, designed for use with only the finest extreme-performance systems. It represents a snthesis of the most important technologies pioneered by TARA Labs over the past 20 years. The size of the Omega™ GOLD (6+ AWG) hints at its incredible power. But because this effective gauge is achieved using fine gauge Retangular Solid Core® conductors (168 per channel), the Omega™ GOLD doesn't suffer from loss of claity or detail. On the contrary, this is the only cable that can extract superb resolution of micro-detail and ultra frequency-linarity from power-hungry extreme-performance speakers. Glass Microsphere-infused dielectric (Aero-PE®) provides the most neutral dielectric environment possible while giving the cables their necessary flexibility. This is a connoisseur product, to be recommended only for the select few who have the extreme-performance system to support it, and the discernment to appreciate it.
“The new physically flexible TARA Labs Omega Evolution, incorporating almost twice as many rectangular, solid-core "8 Nines" oxygen-free copper elements (280 versus the Gold's 156), adds the speed, transparency, dimensionality and, especially, textural suppleness….”
After my first post on the WBF I have been silent about the Tara Labs grandmaster evolution loudspeaker and interconnect cables because I wanted to break them in and learn more about them while doing so. I believe they are more or less played in by now and after some changes to my AC I believe I am in the position to make a final judgment. I am even more amazed and impressed now than I was at the time of my first post. These cables are so transparent and dynamic it is almost frightening. Furthermore, they present a huge soundstage, in particular the depth is unbelievable. Yesterday evening I played inter alia an old EMI recording of Shostakovich symphony no. 6/11, conducted by Paavo Berglund (beautiful recorded BTW by recording engineer Stuart Eltham), on my Forsell/Koetsu coral stone/Kondo step up/Zanden 1200 mk III (on the latter I used the special EMI curve) phono combination. The soundstage was phenomenal in depth. The stringtone was oh so sweet and at the same time the micro details in the recording were brought alive so easily and beautifully; I have never heard this recording sound so impressive before. In short, the Taralabs grandmaster cables are by far the best loudspeaker and interconnect cables I have ever experienced in my audiophile journey of more than thirty years. I urge everybody who is in the position to do so to give these Taralabs cables a listen: they are imho phenomenal. – Audiocrack
Hi Ronnjay, yes it took a year, however, I did get to compaire the two different brand's of cable's, and the Tara Labs Grandmaster Evolution speaker cable's are 000 awg and an area of 85,000 square milimeter's per channel, cheers.
Audiolabyrinth..... I am also highly skeptical of your claims to have heard the effect of Rick's current flagship line of cables, either within your system or elsewhere! And therefore your credibility in commenting thus.
Jmcgrogan2, Yes, I remember that post from a year ago. I'm still waiting too for Alab to actually listen and compare the two cables. BTW, in that last copy and post about Tara cables they can't be both 85 square millimeters and 85000 square millimeters.
That is very funny!, I own $600.00 speakers, ok then, whatever you say,ha,ha, some people say anything to discredit someone, shows your character, I have Tara Omega Gold 8ft speaker cable's, they retail $24,000.00, and if I paid $2,000.00, does that mean I have $2,000.00 speaker cable's, really!, BTW, I did not pay $2,000.00, make sure I say that, next thing you know, there would be a rumor that I do not have Omega Gold 8ft speaker cable's, ha,ha.
The new Evolution speaker cable is a stunning achievement, boasting the greatest current-carrying capability of any speaker cable in the world, together with the High Frequency extension and linearity of a 32-gauge conductor. The Evolution Speaker Cable is an all air-dielectric design with 288 Rectangular Solid Core ® conductors per channel.
Importantly, the gauge size for each channel is far greater than any speaker cable ever made or ever conceived in history. The gauge size is not 10, or 6, or 4, or even 0. The gage size for an Evolution Speaker Cable is 000, that's an area of 85,000 square millimeters per channel.
• BSM (with 1/4"or 5/16" Spades or Bananas) • Gauge size is 000 = an area of 85 Square mm per channel • SA-OF8N® copper. • Each channel comprised of 288 Rectangular Solid Core ® conductors per channel • Aero-PE® GMI™ dielectric. • Separate positive and negative conductor run for each channel. • Helixed Rectangular Solid Core® conductors and air-tube technology • Gauge size is 000 = an area of 85 Square mm per channel • TARA Labs "C" hook revolutionary new termination • Spectacular power and clarity. Absolutely neutral and coherent. • Superb resolution of micro-detail and ambient information. • Incredible dynamic contrasts & vivid imagery • Holographic soundstage & superb resolution of micro-details • Excellent imaging & absolute coherent and neutral • Holographic soundstage & superb resolution of micro-details
your right about explaining about the speakers, I do not own $600.00 speakers!, if you choose to believe that go right ahead, that is the same as if I said you have $1,000.00 amp on what you use, even though you might not, if enough people read your fabication over and over, they will believe you do, the idXXT that started that lie about me owning some kind of cheap speaker's is a lier!, and then you believe him, now that is the joke, makes you look bad, not me!
Hi audiocrack, I went to whats best forum, will you copy and past your last 12-21-14 post from your Tara Labs thread here on this thread please, it's like wow!, Audiocrack, please tell me your exsperience with the Tara Labs Grandmaster power cord, I have none with that model, I have the Cobalt with Oyaide termination's from the Tara factory, I know, I know, it's far better than what I have, I would like for you to tell me about the sound differences, and the sound in general, Thankyou audiocrack, sorry we got to a bad start months ago, cheers!
I am happy with my Tara Labs Zero Gold interconnect, Omega Gold speaker cables, Cobalt power cord, sure the new two top models are better, however, I have not encountered any other model by any other brand to do better on my system than what I have other than the Zero Evolution, Grandmaster Evolution, that's it!
Hi audiocrack, I tried to go to whatsbest forum, does it cost money or something to go to the threads?, congrat's on such an awsome grounding device, and thankyou for answering my post, reply when you can.
Hi calvinj, I do like your sence of humor, I got a good laugh, however, we both know you have never had any top Tara Lab's cable's in your system, like the Zero Gold, Zero Evolution, Grandmaster Evolution, heck, I do not believe you have had the 0.8 cable's in your system to evaluate, the 0.8 is not one of the top cables, I'm good with that you like HF cable's and had no exotic cable's by no other brand, if you like what you have, by all mean's, your search is over indeed, congrats, cheers.
@jmac it is the circle of life what a difference a year can make. After listening to the top of the line of both of these great brands I chose to go the HFC route. I'm not downing tara labs they make a great product. High fidelity won my ears over. I no longer cable search. @audiolabryinth. I just put my helmet on for you to tackle me now. Lol If tara labs does it for you keep enjoying it. They both sound great. cheers my friend.
This is the only interconnect that has the new Tara Lab's Generation 3 conductor's, A new design that surpasses past attempt's of conductor design from Tara Labs, The Grand Master Evolution extended band-width interconnect w/ duel mono block HFX ground station 1.0m/3.3ft
The Grandmaster Evolution Series from TARA Labs is truly beyond belief. It is quite simply the new watershed in the art and science of audio cable design. The Evolution Series is in a class of its own, beyond all other audio cable products in the history of the audio industry worldwide.
The Grandmaster Evolution Interconnect uses the same multi-lumen air-tube concept invented by TARA Labs as used in the ZERO Interconnects and the AIR Series Interconnects originally developed in 1986. However, the Evolution Interconnect is remarkably flexible.
The Evolution Interconnect uses the same displaced and Floating Shield design together with a new Dual Mono-Block HFX Ground system with greater absorption of RF/EMI and a vanishingly low background noise.
Incredibly, the new Grandmaster Evolution Interconnect boasts a remarkably low capacitance figure of just 2 pF per foot. This means that the new Evolution has a High Frequency bandwidth that is more than 300% greater than any other high-end cable in the world. •The most advanced air-tube technology and design •All new proprietary "dual mono-block" floating ground station (HFX) and floating shield system •Controlled spacing of conductor to conductor geometry, produces record low interconnect capacitance of a mere 2 pf (picofarads) •Additionally the conductor to shield capacitance is remarkably low so the EMI/RFI coupling from the shield to conductors is negated •The outer shield is expanded and spaced away from the conductors to such a degree that the background noise is at an all-time low •Two layers of anti-corrosion coated SAOF-8N copper shield •Compared to the Zero Evolution, The Grandmaster Evolution has a larger, more complex system of Teflon and Aero-PE filaments that ensure a complete air dielectric system. •The most revealing and lifelike presentation possible •Compared to the Zero Evolution, The Grandmaster Evolution has a high-frequency bandwidth that is 50% greater, with a stunning low level of background noise contrasted with more image outlines and fine detail •Revolutionary liquid micro-film (LMF) dielectric ensures a linear transfer of low-level ambient and spatial information
I am using the Taralabs zero gold ic between my Kondo m1000 preamp and dedicated Genesis 1.1 woofer amps. These amps are only being used to power the G 1.1 woofer towers. You can find my system listed on the whatsbestforum, more specific in the two threads that I started there regarding the Tripoint Troy signature and recently the Tripoint emperor. The latter is a state of the art 'grounding device'. As mentioned, you can find my comments on the whatsbestforum where I also sfarted some time ago a thread regarding the Taralabs grandmaster evolution ic's and loudspeaker cables.
Oh boy, another one who thinks I do not hear what I have listened too!,or, that I have listened to what I have had in my home to audition, really!, I do not owe you an explanation!
Hi Schubert, That depends on what you or some one considers mid-priced speaker cables, In the case of price point you are talking about, yes, I can see how you would think that the new affordable Tara Labs Air Forte speaker cables are exspensive, The Air Forte is a new introduced model that has not been in the market but 5 months, Schubert, their is alot of folks that believe they should never spend big money on cables, I for one use to be one of those people, until I heard what was possible, No, not all cables are worth their asking retail price, most componet's are not worth the asking price to me either, however, this hobby, as we all know is exspensive, In the case of the Tara Labs Air Forte speaker cables, you get more than what you pay for in this price point compaired to other brand speaker cables, that is why I said, This cable is a good bang for the dollar,cheers.
Hi Bonzo75, Welcome to the thread, are you asking if any one has moved from the Tara cobalt to another new model Tara lab's power cord?,from the Cobalt up Their is the Cobalt Reference, Omega Evolution power cord,Grandmaster Evolution power cord, these power cord's are in order starting with the Cobalt to the Grandmaster Evolution, Do you own a Tara Labs cobalt power cord?
Here is two Tara Labs phono cable's, for all that enjoy vynl playback, these cable's are current production, they are some of the best available at any cost, Zero GX Phono Cable - 5Pin DIN 1.0m
◦Right angle / straight 5 pin DIN / RCA or XLR
The Zero GX Phono-Cable is made using a pair of Rectangular Solid Core® conductors for each channel. These two RSC conductors are combined with a group of eight smaller Teflon® tubes, helixed around a larger Teflon® center tube per channel. The conductors are continuous from end to end, not cut at the Phono-Cable Y junction. The Zero GX Phono-Cable is not a simple twisted pair design with high Capacitance and attenuation of high-frequencies. The design intention is to provide a Phono-Cable with very low Capacitance and extreme high-frequency extension. This may be problematic with some Low-Output Phono-Cartridges. Due to the extremely low Capacitance of this design, the use of the Zero GX Phono-Cable is best used with medium to high output cartridges. Please note that TARA Labs offers high-quality solutions for Low-Output Phono-Cartridges, namely the Zero LX Series of Phono-Cables.
At the Y junction of The Zero GX Phono-Cable, we have invented and arranged a “star-ground” system with a variety of optional male/female mini-banana connections. This system is unrivalled in that it provides the option of floating or connecting different sections of The Zero GX Phono-Cable shielding system.
There are subtle differences to be heard, some of which are caused by slight variations in the shield and grounding arrangements of the cartridge and the tonearm, and the turntable and the phono-preamp.
As we all know, the shield/ground formats in the Phono interface are sometimes different enough to create a hum or buzz problem. With The Zero GX Phono Cables’ proprietary shielding system, we are able to provide a method of optimizing the shield and ground system for the lowest possible noise floor in this critical component interface.
Pr. Zero GX Phono Interconnect 1.0m
◦RCA (Torque-Lock™) ◦XLR
◦The Zero GX Interconnect Cable for Phono-Cable use, is made using a pair of Rectangular Solid Core® conductors for each channel. These two RSC conductors are combined with a group of eight smaller Teflon® tubes, helixed around a larger Teflon® center tube per channel. The Zero GX is not a simple twisted pair design with high Capacitance and attenuation of high-frequencies. The design intention is to provide a Phono-Cable Interface with very low Capacitance and extreme high-frequency extension. This may be problematic with some Low-Output Phono-Cartridges. Due to the extremely low Capacitance of this design, the use of the Zero GX Phono-Cable is best used with medium to high output cartridges. Please note that TARA Labs offers high-quality solutions for Low-Output Phono-Cartridges, namely the Zero LX Series of Phono-Cables.
Jmcgrgan2, I have listen to High-fidelity cables, what is really funny, they do not make a cable in exsistance as good as the model's I have, and the new Zero evolution and Grandmaster Evolution drarfs their entire brand!, and before you ask, YES!, I have listened to all of these cables!
I have owned at least a hundred different speaker cables in the last 40 years, mid-priced from all of the usual suspects, costliest was an MIT at about 1800 THE best one ,that IMO has no faults , at least in the symphonic music that is my fare, is an 8 ft pr of ZU Libtec that cost me all of $122 dollars, shipped from ZU.
Hi Schubert, The $2,500.00 for 8ft Air Forte speaker cable's is full retail, you would be able to find a dealer to discount the price, considering the performance you get and life time warranty, this is a deal, also, This cable out perform's alot out there in it's price class, you can call Tara Labs and talk to Devon Scott to talk to him about what he can do for you with this out standing speaker cable,most componet's these days cost north of $1,000.00 per componet,so does alot of the after market speaker cables,cheers.
This is a highly regared modest priced, bargain, affordable speaker cable, for those of you that are on a budget and want big bang for the dollar speaker cables, it is a new introduced cable of the Air series model cables, Pr. RSC® Air Forté - 8ft/2.4m
The Air series and Air-tube technology of TARA Labs has been at the forefront of audio cable design for more than twenty years. The Air Forte is a high-performance and highly affordable speaker cable. Each channel is comprised of two separate large Teflon tubes. Each Teflon tube is helixed with 24 RSC Gen 2 conductors, making a total of 48 conductors per channel. This speaker cable takes full advantage of air dielectric design principles.
The Air Forte speaker cable has tight bass frequencies, with a neutral and revealing midrange, where images are rendered with precision and lifelike quality. •BSM (1/4” spades or bananas) •SAOF-8N copper conductors •10+ gauge conductor runs •Each Teflon tube is helixed with 24 RSC Gen 2 conductors •Neutral & revealing •Linear and extended high frequencies •Natural midrange and vocal frequencies •Tight and articulate bass frequencies
This is the new second from the top model interconnect Grandmaster Evolution, The Zero Evolution interconnect, Pr. The Zero Evolution w/HFX 1.0m/3.3ft
The new Zero Evolution is another remarkable breakthrough in cutting edge technology and design from TARA Labs. The Zero Evolution design supersedes the Zero Gold with a 75% increase in bandwidth, in addition to an incredible 2.5pf, resulting in a vanishingly low noise floor that creates the widest dynamic range possible. Our SAOF-8N 99.999999% inline polished conductors uses our new proprietary Liquid-film™ dielectric. The Zero Evolution also includes our new flexible air-tube technology and design. This results in a sound that reveals fine nuances of attack, sustain and delay, and is extremely revealing of subtle high-frequency detail. The listening experience is described as holographic and lifelike. •Zero Evolution design supersedes the Zero Gold with a 75% increase in bandwidth •RCA torque-lock / XLR •Anti-corrosion coated SAOF-8N copper shield •RSC Gen 2 conductors •Teflon and Aero-PE filaments ensure complete air dielectric construction •Controlled spacing of conductor to conductor geometry produces record low interconnect capacitance of 2.5pf (pico-farads) •Controlled geometry for stable electrical characteristics •Extremely revealing with subtle high-frequency detail •All new flexible air-tube technology and design •SAOF-8N inline polished conductors with TARA Labs proprietary Liquid-film™ dielectric •Break through design and technology delivers an incredible listening experience •Extremely low noise floor creates the widest dynamic range that reveals extremely fine nuances of fast attack, sustain and decay
Hi Gslone, I am sorry, I just seen your post,you asked about the Tara Lab's "The One" speaker cable's, first off, their is no such thing as ISM on board, "The One" speaker cable's, and their is no such thing as natual fiber core in these speaker cable's, So I will be of some help to you, and if you have question's, I will accomidate them as well, here is what the answer is to your 2-10-15 post- Pr. The One CX 8ft/2.4m
Extremely transparent, detailed, open and revealing; spacious soundstage with well defined and vivid images; fine resolution of detail and ambient information. The ISM The One™ has 8+ gauge conductor runs; SA-OF8N® copper; each channel comprised of 70 RSC® Gen 2 conductors in Aero-PE® dielectric; positive/negative run for each channel; positive/negative runs are 35 conductors each, helixed around Teflon® air-tubes™. •BSM (with 1/4” Spades or Bananas) •8+ gauge conductor runs. •SA-OF8N® copper. •Each channel comprised of 70 RSC® Gen 2 conductors in Aero-PE® dielectric. •Positive/negative run for each channel •Positive/negative runs are 35 conductors each helixed around Teflon air tubes •Extremely transparent, detailed, open & revealing •Spacious soundstage with well-defined and vivid images •Fine resolution of detail & ambient images •Extremely neutral & open
I am not a metallurgist, I am an enthusiast having fun with cables. This is the best explanation that I've been told. In layman's terms it would be the opposite of heat treating. The process alters the molecular structure of the metals/wires/cables and allows the current/signal to flow more smoothly, evenly with less resistance. Resulting in some amazing changes in high end electronics.
What is the process? The total process takes 72 hours, you have a 24 hour cooling down period dropping the temperature gradually until finally reaching -320 degrees. The temperature is held there for 24 hours, then starts the 24 hour period of bringing it back to room temperature. The 24 hour cooling/warming period is to reduce damage from expansion/contract.
What is the end result? The most important factor or variable would be the quality of your piece of electronics, the higher the quality the greater the change. In audio you will first hear a noticeable difference in the bass, it will be lower and more pronounced. Then you will realize that your noticing things you hadn't heard before. The mids and highs are more vivid, you'll notice better clarity and imaging. The overall sound stage is larger, more defined with greater depth. In a video application the differences are more subtle. I'm finding that the purists notice the most difference. A 60Hz TV will show little to no difference. A 120Hz TV will show a difference but might not be noticed by the average enthusiast. But a 240Hz TV or high end projector will show a definite change. Sharper image, smoother motion, brighter colors, greater depth, and in a 3D application you become part of the movie. Again, the higher the quality, the greater the change.
Hi Audiocrack, Is the tripoint Emperor a new model that juct came out?, I am sorry, I just noticed your post from 2-7-15,what are you useing the Tara Lab's Zero Gold on?, This is my current Interconnect, mind me aking if you could list your system here, BTW, I believe would be impressive, Thankyou Audiocrack.
Stereophile Magazine 2014 Recommended Components Fall Edition
"TARA Labs Zero Evolution: $18,000/1m The Zero Evolution is an all-new, physically flexible, easier to manage air-dielectric interconnect than the original Zero with†non-insulated rectangular solid-core conductors. Because neither end of The Zero Evolution's shield is attached to ground, TARA employs the Floating Ground Station, a heavy, black box containing Ceralex, a combination of ceramic materials and metallic compounds that absorbs RFI and EMI. Switching from the original Zero to the new Evolution Zero, MF's system benefited yet further from an enormous addition of lushness, texture, and warmth, along with major extensions of air, detail, and transparency, But—"I've heard nothing like it," he declares, adding "a genuine breakthrough, though hideously expensive. The TARA Labs Evolution Zero had a fast, clean, open overall sound, with airy highs and tight bass. The Evolution upgrade adds the rich, textured midrange, while continuing to produce faster attacks, longer sustains, and deeper decays, said Michael Fremer ." (Vol.29 No.12, Zero;Vol.34 No.6 WWW, Zero Gold; Vol.36 No.11, Zero Evolution)".
This is the new Omega Evolution speaker cable's,though Tara Lab's still makes the original Omega Gold speaker cable's, this is the replacement that is second in model line-up, while the Omega Gold is now third in the current model line up, The Omega™ Evolution - 8ft/2.4m
The Omega Evolution has now become one of TARA Labs ultimate speaker cables. The Omega Evolution is just one step below the Grandmaster Evolution speaker cables. The RSC conductors are insulated with a fine layer of aerospace polyethylene, a very neutral material with almost no audible effect.
The Omega Evolution delivers lifelike, almost holographic sound, pin-point imaging and clear resolution of fine detail with extreme ease. What you will hear is an accurate harmonic structure extending upwards with the finest and most delicate of high frequencies. This will be contrasted with a vanishingly low noise floor. The reproduction of the recorded space can only be described as holographic. The qualities of a reverberation and ambient retrieval are simply astonishing. The Omega Evolution has a level of performance that is beyond comparison to any other speaker cable in the world with the obvious exception of the Grandmaster Evolution. •BSM (with 1/4'’ or 5/16’’ Spades or Bananas •4+ gauge conductor runs per channel •SAOF-8N copper •Each channel comprised of 224 RSC Gen 2 conductors in Aero-PE GMI dielectric •Separate positive and negative conductor run for each channel •Helixed Rectangular Solid-Core conductors and air-tube technology •Spectacular power and clarity. Absolutely neutral and coherent •Superb resolution of micro-detail and ambient information •Powerful dynamic contrasts. Superbly defined and vivid images
The new Evolution speaker cable is a stunning achievement, boasting the greatest current-carrying capability of any speaker cable in the world, together with the High Frequency extension and linearity of a 32-gauge conductor. The Evolution Speaker Cable is an all air-dielectric design with 288 Rectangular Solid Core ® conductors per channel.
Importantly, the gauge size for each channel is far greater than any speaker cable ever made or ever conceived in history. The gauge size is not 10, or 6, or 4, or even 0. The gage size for an Evolution Speaker Cable is 000, that's an area of 85,000 square millimeters per channel.
• BSM (with 1/4"or 5/16" Spades or Bananas) • Gauge size is 000 = an area of 85 Square mm per channel • SA-OF8N® copper. • Each channel comprised of 288 Rectangular Solid Core ® conductors per channel • Aero-PE® GMI™ dielectric. • Separate positive and negative conductor run for each channel. • Helixed Rectangular Solid Core® conductors and air-tube technology • Gauge size is 000 = an area of 85 Square mm per channel • TARA Labs "C" hook revolutionary new termination • Spectacular power and clarity. Absolutely neutral and coherent. • Superb resolution of micro-detail and ambient information. • Incredible dynamic contrasts & vivid imagery • Holographic soundstage & superb resolution of micro-details • Excellent imaging & absolute coherent and neutral • Holographic soundstage & superb resolution of micro-details
This is a New never before produced speaker cable by Tara Lab's that is designed to save space by intergrating the entire left channel together and right channel together,instead of seperate positive and negative run's of speaker cable, and designed for today's wide-band amplifier's that cannot use extended band-width speaker cable's to achieve a complete balanced tonality, Making Sense of …. OMEGA CX Speaker Cable
The TARA Labs OMEGA CX is the first controlled bandwidth speaker cable from TARA Labs that uses a balanced Inductance and Capacitance conductor arrangement. While Tara Labs high end speaker cable normally feature separate conductor paths for the positive and negative runs, to make one channel, the OMEGA CX is an integrated conductor configuration with positive and negative runs in one cable per channel.
The balanced Capacitance and Inductance measurements for this cable make it appropriate for wide bandwidth amplifiers and loudspeaker applications. The OMEGA CX is especially recommended for systems with a tendency towards harshness or high frequency glare
Tara Lab's super annealing process, Super Annealing™
The Super-Annealing process was developed by TARA Labs to improve the conductor’s ability to deliver a more neutral and transparent signal than ever before. Even the small differences in conductivity create audible differences in sound quality. Super-Annealing is a specialized metallurgical treatment that purifies and softens a conductor’s structure to lower it’s specific resistivity and dramatically increase the length and size of crystals in copper conductors.
The Super-Annealing process is performed in an oxygen-free environment to create an ultra-pure conductor with long-grain copper crystals. Traditional copper conductors are composed of much smaller crystals. The multiple breaks or junctions between these smaller crystals cause increased noise due to the diode effect of these junctions. They alter the flow of electrical signals and cause distortion.
Here is some consumer review's of Tara Lab's product's, I believe these review's will give a better understanding to all that reads them, Enjoy,, “The Omega Gold has a depth to the sound stage unmatched by any other cable I have listened to, incredible air, bass, mid-range to die for, transit speed is off the charts, very holographic sounding 3-dimensional life like sound, this cable will immerse you in music nirvana, if you want one of the best speaker cable's available, look no further, truly a game changer.”2014 - Keith Henry-AudioLabyrinth
"The imaging within the soundstage is f-a-n-t-a-s-t-i-c andso is the purity and clarity of the sound. I wish every cable in the high end audio industry imaged like that…” – Audiodrom / Listopad 2014 MJ
Being there a physical sense of every instrument including its harmonic envelope, the The ISM The 2EX could be contenders to the best speaker cables on the planet. - Audiodrom online magazine 2014
David, (Design Audio Video/Texas)
“I just wanted to drop you a note and thank you for the recommendation and great service. I received the TARA Labs RSC Prime 800 speaker cables. They sound fantastic in my system and are a huge compliment to my Spendor A6's.”
“I have been on a quest for over a year, replacing a 20+ year old system, and the cables were the last piece of the puzzle. I've been through cables from MIT Matrix 23 and Alpha Core Goertz Vericity MI2 to van den Hul D-352 and have been disappointed by each of them in one aspect or another. Trialed against even Shunyata Black Mamba's at 3X the price, the TARA Labs held their ground...amazing!”
“The TARA Labs RSC Prime 800 are phenomenal in all aspects in my system...tremendous bass reach and foundation without, smooth transition to present midrange with no forwardness, detailed highs without excessive brightness or sparkle...and a soundstage that has extended far beyond the speakers separation as well as depth and placement of instruments within the overall presentation.”
Associated equipment
Spendor A6, Musical Fidelity M6i, Musical Fidelity M1DAC, Cambridge Audio azur C350 CD Player, MIT CVT1 Pro XLR balanced interconnects from DAC to amp., Sonos,
Thanks again for the great service -David
“When I use the TARA Labs ISM the One Digital and 0.8 Onboard, my friends and guests don't say much about "the sound." And that happens, because the TARA Labs digital cables are so transparent and free of noise that they get out of th eway and let the equipment and recordings do the talking. By stepping aside, the TARA Labs digital cables can eliminate barriers between listeners and the music.”
“And even when we use ratty equipment, the TARA Labs digital cables' lack of distortion does not heap further insult onto the music.” -John
“I wanted to let you know that last weekend I finally had the chance to incorporate all your cables in my Kondo/Tidal set up. In one word: I am very impressed! A deep black background, a large space in which the various instruments can be recognized and followed (tunes fading away) very clearly. The combination of tremendous transparency and beautiful tonality makes them addictive.” -Rudolf
“Just a quick note to say the ISM 2EX have arrived, and even without any system setup, straight from the box, they have made an immediate impact. The mid-range is gloriously rich, with more timbre on vocals. The bass is much fuller with far more weight. The soundstage is also expansive. These were all criticisms of my Nordost LS Red Dawn, so I could not be happier. However when I evaluated the overall sound, I found that nothing was missing, it just sounded different, but definitely more 'natural'. I think the Nordost range (LS Red Dawn/Frey) that I have tried tend to highlight particular frequencies to sound impressive, but these are quite tiring over long periods and/or higher volumes. In summary, a fantastic result, which I am sure will only improve as the cables get some more hours. Cheers,” – Leif R.
“The cables arrived today, and I leave for Hawaii tomorrow. Wow, even straight out of the box, the ISM Onboard Digital sounds terrific. It simply opens the door between transport and DAV, letting more of the signal/recording through. Other cables seem so filtered, restrictive, and colored."” -Tom
“just wanted to say I'm enjoying the sub-woofer cable. I was watching the recent Blu-Ray release of the Steven Spielberg movie Super 8, man when the train wreck scene came, the whole house shook! The dog ran and hid in the other room! LOL The wife came running in the living room and said "Turn it down!" I don't think so!” - William S.
“The black and white film really showcased the improvement in contrast. The areas of mid to dark shadows showed an impressive level of detail and the film grain was wonderfully preserved. By this time, I wanted to rediscover my entire DVD library, even if it was only a few scenes from each movie.” – Josh B.
“As with all Tara products, the AD / 10B imparts no coloration to the sound and I could detect no loss of dynamic range. It revealed the differences between tube and solid state equipment, emphasizing the positive qualities of both” – Tom W.
“I bought Video HT wires for my Sony DVPs9000es DVD player in 65" TV and they look amazing. Great product.” – Mark B.
“...loaned me a pair of your entry level RSC Axiom 1 meter interconnects, and they blew away my Kimber Heros out of the ballpark! It wasn't even a contest! You're right, once you hear RSC cables, there's no going back to anything else!” – Jeff S.
“The background is now jet black and super deep. It's like there is zero noise coming into the system. And, the sound staging is better, with great width and depth. The overall sound is totally smooth and totally transparent.” – Robert H.
“TARA Labs speaker cable not only revealed what was missing, they showed that my previous cable had a mid-range tonal emphasis. I also noticed a solid improvement in bass extension and high frequency resolution. TARA Labs speaker cable has NO sound.” – Tom W.
“RSC Interconnects - I have enjoyed hours of cable movies and digital playback without glare 'hardness' or 'beaminess'. All other cables I have auditioned, and they are many; typically emphasize a potion of the sound at the expense of overall performance. Many are too neutral, lacking in dynamics. Others are lively, a bit 'out of control'. Some are way too forward, 'in your face'. By sharp contrast, TARA Labs cables present a soundstage that emerges naturally, out of silence, and does not draw attention to itself. TARA Labs RSC interconnects have NO sound.” – Tom S.
“TARA Labs speaker cable not only revealed what was missing, they showed that my previous cable had a mid-range tonal emphasis. I also noticed a solid improvement in bass extension and high frequency resolution. TARA Labs speaker cable has NO sound.” – Jay T.
“Prism AC Power Cord - These cords provide a solid, quiet platform for electrical current to flow. The audio and video are 'effortless' and the dynamics are natural without compression. Yes, TARA Labs Prism power cords also have NO sound. We all want value for our money, but TARA Labs products offer much more...nothing!” – Allan S.
“The color saturation really stood out in the digitally transferred films, A Bug's Life and Pleasantville. The scene in Pleasantville when David takes his date out to "the spot" and the petals falling from the trees are pink for the first time was breathtaking. Akira Kurosawa's classic The Hidden Fortress was a delight to watch again. The black and white film really showcased the improvement in contrast. The areas of mid to dark shadows showed an impressive level of detail and the film grain was wonderfully preserved. By this time, I wanted to rediscover my entire DVD library, even if it was only a few scenes from each movie.” - Bill R.
“As with all Tara products, the AD / 10B imparts no coloration to the sound and I could detect no loss of dynamic range. It revealed the differences between tube and solid state equipment, emphasizing the positive qualities of both. The liquidity and musicality of tubes and the speed and dynamics of solid state.” – Tom W.
“I like the Air 1's better in my system. I also have a pair of Air 2 speaker cables. Amazing sound from both. I've died and gone to heaven – I swear. Thanks for your time and research. I am one of your loyal customers that is truly enjoying your efforts. And I did listen to XLO, Straightwire, & JPS Labs. I bought TARA Labs. Amen.” - Kevin L.
“The pinpoint imaging of voices behind the mikes was surgically precise. The cable mastered relative distances between the singers and, as a bonus, it also depicted relative heights of the singers. Usually I hear this track with the voices coming as if from the same horizontal level – this time I could hear how tall the singer were.” - Audiodrom online magazine 2014
“By the clever design TARA Labs have managed to achieve the goal when timing is unified across the frequency spectrum and the system provides crystal clear view of the soundstage not only in spatial domain, but also in temporal domain.” – Audiodrom online magazine 2014
Keith, what does it mean.. conductors with a Natural Fiber Core in the Pr. ISM Onboard The One Speaker cable? A fiber core instead of an air tube? if so why?
The Tara Lab's Grandmaster Evolution cable's boast 2.0 pico-farads of capacitance, Evolution Series Cables
After years of research, we have developed and have introduced
our newest cable technologies & designs late 2014….
Imagine an interconnect cable that has 2.5pf,The Zero Evolution, in an industry where our competitors boast about their double digit pico-farads (pf) Never has the industry seen anything like this before! The legendary Zero Gold was known for its extremely low capacitance and ultra wide bandwidth. The new Zero Evolution has an increase of 75% bandwidth over the Zero Gold, and a 300% increase over any other high-end audio cable in the world today. The Grandmaster Series has the largest bandwidth ever! Ever!!! It even features our new “flexible” technology for total ease when setting up. Now after reading this, imagine an interconnect that even surpasses the new Zero Evolution. Now add an additional 50% increase in bandwidth, and you’ll have what we call the “Grandmaster Evolution” Incredible! Phenomenal! Remarkable! It’ll be many years before any high-end cable manufacturer even comes close to the Evolution cable series.
Shielding is used to protect the signal conductors from RFI and EMI. Braided shield is good for EMI, and foil for RFI. Combinations (foil and braid) are used for long runs for RF cables.
TARA Labs exclusive Parallel Shielding System was formulated to "common" any electrical potential (EMI interference voltages) between shields in RSC® Master Gen 2 and RSC Air™ interconnects. Our parallel shields connected together act as a 'star-ground' for the shields and the RFI/EMI radiation. By commoning the electrical potential in the shields, a better 3-dimensional reproduction of the soundstage is achieved due to both channels having the same level of reduced background noise. Example: A preamp's transformer often concentrates radiation more toward one channel of the interconnect pair. If there is no shield, RFI would be modulated with the audio signal, often making the high frequencies sound bright or grainy. When shielding is used this sonic glare is reduced. When the shields are commoned, the left and right channels' bandwidth and EMI interference effects are far more equal channel to channel. The result is better imaging, spatial cues and a naturally quiet background
The new Cobalt reference power cord, one model above the original, The Cobalt AC Reference Power Cable
The Cobalt AC Reference Power Cable is a reference quality AC Power Cable having both High-Frequency conductors (Rectangular Solid Core) matched with specially adapted Low Frequency conductors. The Cobalt Reference AC has 18 high frequency conductors for the Live run, and 18 high frequency conductors for the Neutral run. The Ground path is comprised of shielding and 18 AWG solid core conductors that are fitted with Ceralex(R) capsules.
Connected my Taralabs grandmaster evolution ic's (two pairs) as well as my Taralabs zero gold ic to my new Tripoint emperor. The Tripoint emperor is a state of the art 'grounding' device and clearly superior to the Tripoint Troy signature se I was using before (and which is a fantastic product) for signal grounding. Once more a big leap forward in sound production as the Taralabs cables greatly benefitted from the connection with the Tripoint emperor. I refer to my thread on the WhatsBestForum regarding the Tripoint emperor. The Taralabs grandmaster evolution ic and loudspeaker cables are by far the best cables I have ever heard. Combining them with the Tripoint emperor make them even better, that reaching a level of purity and refinement that is hard to believe. So to all Taralabs users, try to combine them with a Tripoint Troy signature (or even Tripoint emperor) and you will find out that the latter bring out thebest in the former.
More than twice the conductor mass is used in the Omega Evolution, the live run uses 18 rectangular conductors, the neutral run uses 18 rectangular conductors, and the ground run uses 18 conductors where as there is no ground run in the Cobalt. The Omega has more than twice the conductor mass.
Additionally, three low frequency conductors are used are used for each live, neutral and ground (earth) run. The Omega is fully shielded with each live neutral ground runs being separately shielded and then the shields runs are connected electrically. This is a much more powerful dynamic rich clean detailed combination of sound qualities not heard in any other AC power cable.
The ultimate combination of RSC® and Onboard Shield™ technologies. Reveals more low-level ambient and spatial information. Vivid, lifelike sound within a large, expansive soundstage. Has an Isolated Shield Matrix® and Floating Ground Station® technologies within ISM Onboard Capsule™. RSC® SA-OF8N® copper conductors with a natural fiber core; PTFE dielectric throughout; Aero-PE® primary dielectric throughout and Anti-Corrosion coated copper shield. •RCA (Torque-Lock™) •XLR •Isolated Shield Matrix® and Floating Ground Station® technologies within ISM Onboard Capsule™ •RSC® SA-OF8N® copper conductors. •Natural fiber core. •PTFE dieletric throughout. Aero-PE® primary dielectric throughout. •Anti-Corrosion coated copper shield. •The ultimate combination of RSC® and Onboard Shield™ technologies. •Reveals more low-level ambient and spatial information. •Vivid
The ISM Onboard The One audio cables use SA-OF8N copper conductors. (Super-Annealed, Oxygen-Free, Mono-Crystal, Frequency-Tuned, 8-Nines-99.999999% copper conductors) All cables have: hand-polished conductors and are handmade per order in Ashland, Oregon, USA. The ISM Onboard The One - is lifetime guaranteed. The cables arrive in a Mylar static bag, enclosed in a custom embroidered velvet bag, inside a TARA Labs box.
The model, The One, speaker cables,Extremely transparent, detailed, open and revealing; spacious soundstage with well defined and vivid images; fine resolution of detail and ambient information. The ISM The One™ has 8+ gauge conductor runs; SA-OF8N® copper; each channel comprised of 70 RSC® Gen 2 conductors in Aero-PE® dielectric; positive/negative run for each channel; positive/negative runs are 35 conductors each, helixed around Teflon® air-tubes™. •BSM (with 1/4” Spades or Bananas) •8+ gauge conductor runs. •SA-OF8N® copper. •Each channel comprised of 70 RSC® Gen 2 conductors in Aero-PE® dielectric. •Positive/negative run for each channel •Positive/negative runs are 35 conductors each helixed around Teflon air tubes •Extremely transparent, detailed, open & revealing •Spacious soundstage with well-defined and vivid images •Fine resolution of detail & ambient images •Extremely neutral & open
The ISM The One speaker cables use SA-OF8N copper conductors. (Super-Annealed, Oxygen-Free, Mono-Crystal, Frequency-Tuned, 8-Nines-99.999999% copper conductors) All cables have: hand-polished conductors and are handmade per order in Ashland, Oregon, USA. The ISM The One - is lifetime guaranteed. The cables arrive in a Mylar static bag, enclosed in a custom embroidered velvet bag, inside a TARA Labs box.
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