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Gold interconnect comparison help
The initial thread was titled "gold ic comparison" so technically the Gabriel may not belong in the discussion. There is a family of gold alloy cables where Gabriel probably belongs with others such as Siltech. 
Gold interconnect comparison help
One thing to keep in mind when comparing these cables. The Antipodes and KCI Silkworm are gold cables while the Gabriel Revelation is an alloy of gold, silver and copper. I believe the Gabriel Rapture also has some platinum added to the mix. 
Best digital cable to audition?
Sorry Rx8man, I see in your post that you're using locking rca's. I'm currently using a balanced VD Revelation Signature which I believe is an excellent digital cable (replaced the Varidig Sextet) but it is very heavy (1.5m=8lbs) and unwieldy. I'v... 
Best digital cable to audition?
Shadowshaman & Rx8man,How are your KCI digital cables terminated, rca, bnc or xlr?Thanks! 
Gold interconnect comparison help
Milen007,Have you had your cables cooked? I have not but but I see that Steve is now recommending it. Perhaps we should both contact him to discuss this. 
Anyone use CD tweaks
I use Shinola, not sure I'd qualify it as a tweak though. It's simply a cleaner that IMO does a good job. 
Gold interconnect comparison help
Milen007,Are you sure it's the GG Rev that's "a bit of harsh" in your system? Have you replaced the GG to make sure the "harsh" isn't present without them?The word "harsh" just doesn't fit my experience with the GG Rev cables. 
John Coltrane Ballads
The music is the most important thing, the rest is gravy. 
John Coltrane Ballads
I have the Mofi gold CD which is very good but the new Japanese SHM CD version is the best I've heard. 
Seeking Warm Towers - under $1500.
Check out the Salk Song Tower review on Enjoy the Music. 
Best new loudspeaker
Back to the topic at hand, the D3 Sonata. Has anyone else heard these? 
Implications of Esoteric G-0Rb atomic clock
I own several Japanese CDs that state they were mastered using a Rubidium atomic clock. 
Santana Ultra Disc II 24K Gold by Mobile Fidelity
I could swear that I owned a Mofi Abraxas years ago. It will be interesting to hear from someone who can compare the previous CD with the new release. Owned the first Santana gold CD on Sony as well. 
Euphoric Realism vs. Euphonic Romanticism
Check out the Leben review on 6Moons. Looks promising. 
Best recording labels for orchestral music
I have a bunch of old Lyrita CDs that sound very nice. I see that this label has recently been resurrected.Also have some old Unicorn Kanchana CDs, don't know if they're still around.I agree with you Tobias, many nice things on ASV and Bis.