I just purchased a DNA-1 Rev A - I, which is used with a MAP-1 preamp. My IC includes Audioquest panthers (MAP-1 to DNA-1) and cheetahs between the the cd player to MAP-1. Before that I owned Kimber hero's that were used with an integrated amp.
It's not easy to describe their sonic imprint, as my gear has changed as the system evolved. I like the panthers, they sound smooth and are well priced on the used market or an all-copper design. The cheetahs (silver) a little more detailed and a tad brighter, but not in a harsh way. I really cannot comment in the sonic virtues of the DBS system employed by audioquest. They certainly appear well engineered and of high quality.
good luck.
It's not easy to describe their sonic imprint, as my gear has changed as the system evolved. I like the panthers, they sound smooth and are well priced on the used market or an all-copper design. The cheetahs (silver) a little more detailed and a tad brighter, but not in a harsh way. I really cannot comment in the sonic virtues of the DBS system employed by audioquest. They certainly appear well engineered and of high quality.
good luck.