Stealth Audio Dream Petite

Chadeffect, to be honest, no, I haven't found anything that presents depth and width. I've also noticed that the more depth I get in a soundstage the narrower it gets, and bringing the stage more forward increases the stage width and height. I did find at one point my stage got too deep, I felt like the band was out in my driveway. I was able to move several rows forward by placing a DCCA Reference Master on my power conditioner. However, for the most part I like a deep, 3-D presentation, say around row 12.

It's all a matter of balance, you may just want to change one cord to move forward or back. It sounds like you want to move even more forward, are you using all VD cables and cords? If not, try adding some more.

FWIW, it may be hard to believe, but the Stealth cables/cords will provide more detail and air in the high's. However, if you feel that your dcS already is providing great high's with the VD, the Stealth may be too much of a good thing. I do know some who find the Stealth sonic signature 'bright'. My system is a bit on the warm side, so the more abundant detail of the Stealth is well appreciated here.

Cheers,
John

Hi John,
my VD cables are still new and had no real hours on them. So I will wait to see how it balances out.

Regarding soundstage I have found the same as you. I am not using VD powercords as they cannot fit in the tight area that houses my power conditioner.

I use the latest AP power cords and some nirvana digital cords too all terminated with Oyaide plugs and sockets. I use the gold Oyaide plugs as I find they give a nice warmth with clean detail.

I would love to try the stealth maybe just the power cords would work for me.

My main problem is housing the VD cables at the moment. They sound great. Amazing focus with the best dynamics I have heard, with maybe a slight copper darkness in the highs (which I think you mean).

The biggest problem is my hifi cant fit inside the cabinet with the VD cables connected at the moment. They are a major pain to fit.

They are a major pain to fit.
Chadeffect

I know! When I was demoing a pair of VD Revelation speaker cables a while back, the cables snapped the binding posts off of one of my JRDG monoblock amps.

Cheers,
John

wow snapped off!

It seems that it takes a lot of care to work with these cables. I used a VD digital XLR cable between my old ML31.5/30.6 and it lifted the transport up at the back! The Levinson is not light.

Hi John,
I felt I should report back some findings. Though it is still early days burning in wise. Sorry to mess up this thread but...

The VD LE compared to my Analysis Golden oval is definitely more dynamic and robust in the bass. In fact the bass must be the best I have heard. Its electrifying. But the AP Golden oval is much more transparent in the highs and midrange with better soundstage depth, but seeming to roll off as you get into the bass frequencies. I wonder if this is similar to the Stealth?

If only there was a cable that took the best of the AP golden Oval and the VD! That would be the end of it. It is very frustrating.

Any thoughts?