I have listened to the silkworms with the larger gauge gold but I did not think the subtle difference was worth the expense. I dont think John does either but he is willing to make them for guys that have to have the best. I think thats why there is so much praise for KCI because you really do get a ton for your money and if its not a big difference then they dont shame you or bait you to "upgrade" to feel like you have the lesser cable. He simply offers it as custom for customers that have those needs.
Also to the guy from the UK, I know a person that sold off his 2 Valhalla RCAs and bought all silkworms. I asked him if he liked them better or it just made financial sense he said a little of both and that if he was purchasing SOTA yearly to keep on the bleeding edge he might use the Nordost but he prefers KCI for the enjoyment on his very nice (and what I consider SOTA) system. He said he prefers the tone and musicallity instead of the absolute clinical. I respect that.
Also to the guy from the UK, I know a person that sold off his 2 Valhalla RCAs and bought all silkworms. I asked him if he liked them better or it just made financial sense he said a little of both and that if he was purchasing SOTA yearly to keep on the bleeding edge he might use the Nordost but he prefers KCI for the enjoyment on his very nice (and what I consider SOTA) system. He said he prefers the tone and musicallity instead of the absolute clinical. I respect that.