I would go with the Silver Audio as it is pure silver, versus copper braid in the VH Audio Symmetry. Copper changes with time for the worse - copper oxide rectifies the signal versus Silver oxide improves the characteristics of the cable, making it more transparent.
VH Audio Symmetry vs Silver Audio Appassionata XLR
Has anyone compared the VH Audio Symmetry, a highly regarded balanced IC, with the balanced version of Silver Audio's Appassionata, another highly regarded IC?
Both Max Kreifeldt and Chris Ven Haus are wonderful craftsman who consistently offer incredible value for the price.
I use Max's Silver Breeze for my analog rig and am very, very pleased. I do use the Ven Haus Ag ICs (XLR and SE) for the rest of my system, but will likely be moving to a pair of balanced tube monoblocks from SE.
I like Ag and find the Silver Audio and VH Audio fit my budget.
Thanks.
Thoughts would be appreciated.
Both Max Kreifeldt and Chris Ven Haus are wonderful craftsman who consistently offer incredible value for the price.
I use Max's Silver Breeze for my analog rig and am very, very pleased. I do use the Ven Haus Ag ICs (XLR and SE) for the rest of my system, but will likely be moving to a pair of balanced tube monoblocks from SE.
I like Ag and find the Silver Audio and VH Audio fit my budget.
Thanks.
Thoughts would be appreciated.