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Audio envy - dang!

I usually post on AG when I have an issue or concern, so I’m happy for once it’s to praise a new product, in this case Audio Envy’s IC. 

I use an ARC Classic 60 amp with a Herron 1A preamp. The AE cable went between these two.

I run an ARC Phono pre PH3se from my VPI prime as source.
My speakers are Thiel CS2.4’s

Out of the box a bit bright, But after a few hours that just went to strait up transparent - I mean freaking crystal clear. No tonal aberrations. Smooth, with no etched highs. Voices sound right, Natural. Soundstage opened up, as you might expect when things get clearer.

The best part was how inexpensive they were. They made my Cardas Clear Light interconnects I was using sound clouded by contrast. The Cardas was about x3 the cost of the AE’s.
BTW, this wasn’t “I think I hear differences”, this was “I’ll never use those Cardas in this system again, and where is my IPad, I need to order my next set!”

And that’s just what I did.
last_lemming
nutty
2,962 posts
 

Has anyone else upgraded from the SP12 Speaker Cables to the SP14’s? Definitely worth the effort. They are fitted with a ground wire that dissipates energy. The wire slides over the ground pin of your power cord. As always the cables sound fantastic.

Call captain for the details!!

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nutty
2,962 posts
 

The SP14's top end is much sweeter than the 12's.  Apparently the ground wire dissipates energy.  In my system it's a much better cable than the SP12's.  

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rlb61
792 posts
 

@nutty I have the SP12s and really dig them.What would you say the improvement is between the two cables on a percentage basis?

cd45123
196 posts
 

@nutty I had been asking Cap to make a pair of Model 34 SC, but was able to get SP14s and the prototype ICs. With the new Okta and PCs, this is the best I’ve heard from AE

nutty
2,962 posts
 

cd45123 I completly agree with your findings.

rlb61 In my system, the new SP14’s are markedly better and different than the 12’s and worth the investment.  I Would encourage you to consult with Cap for more details and your systems needs.

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