Virtual Dynamics


I tried numerous ICs on my modest system and yeah some were better than others but...

I am trying David XLRs and a PC and its pretty much knocking my socks off. Within reason of course. This combo has more impact in the vocal region than any of my previous cabling, including my old favorite (the HT Pro-silway IIIs, which I considered no slouch).

To top it off, I couldnt try the ICs right away. I bought them here on A'gon and the previous owner had twisted the connectors and sold me the faulty cables. VD not only repaired them free but turned them around with two weeks and even apologized too. They said, they are constantly improving construction techniques and quality. I realize the cable industry probably has sizable profit margins. At least once the R & D expense has been re-aquired. But come on, thats outstanding.

Anywho, these cables have a delicacy with female vocals like no other has before. Lots of detail everywhere and depth. Bass isnt in your face but its very natural with good pace. Snares, which have to date, always been a little weak in my system, have a nice rythmic snap. These cables have made a sizable improvement in my enjoyment.

I searched the archives and there wasnt much mention of these specific cables and I thought I might share. For whatever thats worth.
distortion

Showing 4 responses by audphile1

I am currently auditioning a Virtual Dynamics NiteII digital cable(courtesy of Cable Company) and I've never used a better digital cable. It is expensive, yes, but is also outstanding. Beat by a very nice margin everything I used prior: AZ Silver Bytes, WireWorld Supernova 3+, 5+, Stereovox HDXV, Synergistic Research Phase2 X2, Synergistic Research Resolution Reference X2. The NiteII is just one s kicking digital cable! I never tried their ICs though, but I suspect them to be on par with their digital stuff. Best of luck.
The VD cables are great stuff. No doubt. But why they use these RCA connectors? They are pretty loose. I think I would prefer locking WBT instead of the Cardas. Just my opinion.
Clio, as I said, I am not familiar with their analog ICs and speaker cables, but I am extremely impressed with the excellent performance of their digital ICs. I don't know what digital cable you are now using with your Audio Mirror dac, but with my Bel Canto this VD NiteII coax is great. I wonder if it can work the same magic on yout TRL modded AM dac.
Clio, cable company offers a trial. It is a $600 cable though. That's the downside. But what it did with my Bel Canto DAC2, I can not even describe in words. I am not imagining this since several people heard the change. Biggest change this cable produced was to smooth out the sibilance in vocals. The detail is not lost at all. I would say there's more detail with this cable, but it is just smoother. Better bass, trebble, mids. Soundstage spanned at least 2 feet on each side and went deeper than I ever heard in my system. This cable took the DAC2 few notches up for sure. I think it will be very tough to find a used NiteII digital cable. Original Nite however is not in the same league, I've been told.