I wrote an extremely long review of 4 cables auditioned in my system recently. I pontificated for way too long and it was more an outlet for me to tell a story that cables do matter and how much each design can make your system sound. The last cable through was the Teo GC IC purchased here and it truly was a game-changer in how it shifts our paradigm about what wire gives us as "truth" and what this slurry of Ga-In-Sn can do better (IMO). Not a technical review but an emotional roller coaster through 4 different topologies:
Ribbons Graphene Multi-strand Liquid
I'm happy to re-broadcast that here but it is very long (6+ MSWord pages long). I'll point to it for now and take your advice.
Bottom line is the GC cable is truly stunning in what it can do and for us mere mortals who cannot spend thousands on cabling, I believe it can elevate anyone's system to new heights.
Teo_audio- How does someone register there cables with you? I've asked several times now via emails through my audiogon purchase, your web site and through a question in this thread.
Your lack of response to any of those has got me a little concerned with what type of support I would receive if I actually did have a problem.
Hey @daver143 - I wouldn't be too concerned. You bought the cables from Teo so they know what you bought, when and by whom - my guess is you are golden.
Teo_audio- How does someone register there cables with you? I've
asked several times now via emails through my audiogon purchase, your
web site and through a question in this thread.
Hello,
apologies for that, we are just a few people, and sometimes things like this slip a bit, with so much being on one's plate.
If you pm me we can exchange emails and the serial number of the cable, and that can stand as the record until we can make it more formal.
you sent a message on the 19th (at 11:13pm, which is effectively the 20th), and received a reply on the 24th (Monday), according to my email record...(ie, two business days). Which is a bit long, apologies for that.
The pair of GCs between my DAC and Pre are now officially broken in with 200+ hours on them. A typical thought when listening is "Wow, x sounds so real!" I am having one of those "shake your head and wonder how it can get any better" moments. I know it can, though, and will be ordering another pair for between my Pre and Amp soon.
It’s difficult to find any fault with them. I suspect it might take getting in a pair of Splashes to do so.
Freaky, isn't it @tommylion ? When I first auditioned Teo cables, I ran back to the rack to see what components were swapped in while I wasn't looking! It just works...
I suspect it might take getting in a pair of Splashes to do so.
Teehee... you truly owe it to yourself... run with the GCs between the DAC and the Pre and a pair of Splash ICs from the Pre to the Amp. Just glorious. I'm currently running with Splash between the Meitner MA-1 DAC and the Audio Valve Eklipse pre and a pair of Standards between the pre and a pair of BHK 300 mono blocks. Lovin' it...
So I placed an order 5 days ago. Would be nice to get some kind of acknowledgement or reply to messages. Guess I'll just sit tight.....should be next week, with luck.
Would be nice to get some kind of acknowledgement or reply to messages.
@janehamble I know they are super backed-up but I agree, getting an acknowledgement would be cool! I'm seeing Taras (one of the partners) tonight and will mention it.
Hello Gak, it’s all good. Yours (or that of others from those few days-as time periods go).. will be going out the door mon--tues-wed, kinda thing.
We got hit with a big lump of sales at that time, and it’s stuck in our manufacturing craw. We’re giving it the Heimlich, and it’s working itself out.
On the other side of such semi-golden news, I am personally notorious for underestimating the time it takes to get things done. So be sure to reserve a few grains of salt for possible use.
Hey @janehamble - you're all good on your order. Teo crew is slammed with orders and are spending their time building and shipping rather than trolling the forums... Ken indicated target ship dates for most recent orders. Every cable is made to order and auditioned before shipping so you know what you get is *gettin' on the bus* worthy.
Taras told me last night they're working flat-out to get the cables shipped, but patience is needed... but certainly worth the wait!
Does anyone have experience with Teo digital cables? The wonderful increase in musical information I’ve gotten with the GCs between my DAC and Pre has me wondering how much more is getting lost between my Transport and DAC.
Hi, Tommylion. You might try asking Essential Audio if Teo is busy making product. Essential Audio is an American dealer for Teo, I believe. They have Teo on their website. Good luck, cheers, Bluenose
I'm looking to hear from someone who has (or had) a Teo digital cable in their system. If someone has experience with both the Teo and the Cerious Graphene Extreme (my current digital cable), that would be great.
Had the STD M2 years back and also the $20K Ref for a few weeks.
K&T are great guys to deal with and I got to meet Taras in Atlanta in a Home of a friend showing off his new speakers. Nice friendly chap that loves music and easy to talk to.
All reports on this Teo cable is as I heard them. It's like installing a great 300B tube into your system. Real life like sounds that cause you to know you made a great buy by owning them.
One of the few audio mistakes I have made was rhe ridding of my AN 300B amp and the Teo StD MK2!!
Okay, yeah because I am a little concerned. They don't sound bad at all, but putting them in certainly wasn't some sort of revelation or wow moment with them as other posters have reported. It could be that the Duelund Coherent Audio DCA16GA IC was working so well in my system it makes them hard to beat. I put the Splash between the pre and the amp, maybe after a few days I will try it between the DAC and the pre. Also, I have a GC on order that will hopefully be here in the near future that will give the full Teo effect instead of mixing.
They don't sound bad at all, but putting them in certainly wasn't some sort of revelation or wow moment with them as other posters have reported.
I have found the cables take 50 to 80 hours to break in @kclone at which point the system really settles into its glory. Patience... report back once they've had time to settle. Both my Splash and Standards took about that long.
Taras is coming by again today to do some more critical listening of TEST01 prototype cable. Should be interesting...
I can't help but wonder if and when the TEST01 becomes a finished product where it might sit in the TEO lineup? It is quite a price jump from the Game Changer to the next model up which, I'm assuming is the splash, at present? Please correct me if I'm wrong., cheers, bluenose
The Teo GC is good on vynil as well....is so quiet the black background become blacker.... this is an amazing cable...on my other system same performance...
I have had the Splash Rs in my system for 2 days now and I’m
liking the improvements over the GC in several areas. First, even though they
are NOT fully burned-in, the Rs captures WAY more low level detail which is
very obvious on acoustic instruments such as Guitars, Cellos and Violins; this
was one of the first thing I mentioned to Ken after my GC had time to burn-in
and settle.
Also, I’ve noticed a Big difference in floor noise, channel separation,
imaging and sound-staging with the Rs in place. Everything is located within
its own space and the depth of the soundstage is massive with “Pin-Point”
imaging. No doubt that the Splash Rs is a much better cable…
Being that I only need a single pair of RCAs, the extra cost is definitely worth it in my system. The GC may be a few rows closer in presentation but doesn't come close in retrieving hall effects, ambiance cues or conveying multiple layers within a complex orchestra recording that the Rs does convincingly...
The time frames are about to drop down again. I'm about to change the adverts to say 4-5 business days until shipping, from their present approx 9 business days.
Meaning, the last back orders and orders on the docks are going out over the next 5 business days.
hopefully we will see some more reviews coming in. I have about 150 hours on the Splash IC but don't want to comment further on the sound until the GCs get here, which should be tomorrow (May 12) and get some hours under them.
Teo, I would be conservative on what you tell people. Your ad said 9 business days when I ordered the GC, but it was 32 days total.
Talked to Ken he did mention to decrease the wait, they are trying their best to ship them as soon as they can,be patient, true it's worth the wait..,..
I have a broken hand/wrist that I over-estimated the condition of the healing, when this order thing started to take off. I was forced to slow it down, against my will. The alternative was to damage my hand/wrist even more than it already is (from my being ’attacked’ by a car in a parking lot), by ignoring the inflammation created by over-working it. I was going to mention that in my earlier post, but decided against it.
Additionally, your GC was purposely put on the back-burner, as your splash Rs was moved to get to you as soon as possible (as an earlier order). So the 32 days is unrealistically high and you are the only one who has experienced such an extreme delay, on that second cable.
Ordered mine on 4/24, so that makes it around 17 days and counting. Called Ken today... sorry to bug you again Ken :-)....they should be leaving early next week. So I should see them, maybe, around day 24....
All I can say is get well soon Ken. Sorry to hear about the broken wrist. Don't worry so much about pitching your future products. Stay in touch with your customers. And don't over-promise anything.
well, UPS somehow shipped my package with the GC 900 miles from my house so they won't be here for a few more days. I wanted to get them in and get some hours on them so I can review the two Teo cables in the system.
UPS somehow shipped my package with the GC 900 miles from my house
Oh man, that really sucks @kclone
I'd give the cables a solid 60 to 80 hours in my experience... the day will come when you'll sit down and have *the moment* when you stare in dis-belief...
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