Zavfino

Hi, I’ve been following this thread for a while, and finally got a pair of Majestic MKII OCC tonearm cable (RCA to RCA) last week from Zavfino. It replaces my Zu Mission that I’ve had for a couple of years. So far, I’m really loving it. It beats the Zu Mission in every aspect that I care about: It sounds fuller, warmer, tighter bass, and better imaging. It is well worth their $320 asking price. Thanks @thyname for starting this thread.

So far I have about 30 hours on it, I can now say that my analog setup sounds better than my digital one. I also was confused about the direction of this cable. I finally heard back from Raymond at Zavfino after 2 emails that the Majestic tonearm cable is bi-directional, and he recommends 72 hours of burn in time.

I’m now tempted to try their power cables. I’m considering either the Majestic MKII or the Prima MK II. I remember reading a comment here that both of these cables are copper only, with Prima having better insulation. Would like to hear from anyone here who has tried both and how they compare to each other.

I also have a question about the length of the connectors. From looking at the pictures, the connectors look very long, and the cable itself looks very thick. Can anyone tell me how long is the connector section, and how much clearance do I need if I have to bend the cable from the back of my component to my power conditioner. My components are all stored in an audio cabinet and it is right against a back wall. I don’t have a lot of space back there, so I would like to know how many inches I need from the component socket before I can start bending the cable.

I did send 2 emails to Raymond with the same questions and haven’t heard back. I’m sure he’s probably swarmed with tons of emails everyday. Thanks in advance!

Just received my 2 pairs of Majestic phono cables today from Parts Connexion. They will go on a Frye Baby before listening. I’m a bit confused as only one pair is noted MK2. The earth cable is not the same color. Except that they look rather similar.
Do you think I should complain to the seller ? Anyone listened both versions ?

If one is not marked as "MK2", it is likely the original (MK1)

@xcool 

I have the Majestic MKII power cable on my SS amp and a Fina MKII power cable on my DAC. Very happy with both. 

The Majestic MKII needs at least 8 inches clearance (12 to be sure) and it does not bend easily beyond that. I had the Fina MKII special ordered at 1 meter because the excess cable did me no good on the Majestic. The Fina at 14 AWG is much more flexible than the Majestic but still needs 6 inches or so of clearance. I was apprehensive about the Prima cable because my gear is situated in a basement wall "cutout" and there is limited space behind in which to move and situate cables. If I had to do it over again, I would have purchased the Majestic at 1 meter as well as I had to finesse it a bit and it was just a bit too long, which leaves to you figure out what to do with the excess. The real issue is that your cables should not be resting on one another and separated as much as possible. Only buy the true length of cable that you really need. 

I had similar issue with Raymond not answering emails. If you want a custom length of cable, he has to put the SKU online so you can select the length on the drop down box when you order online. He answered my email quickly when I told him I was ready to buy and was waiting for the SKU to be put in place. A shorter length of cable will make the cable non-refundable, so ensure you have measured correctly. Raymond is not going to tell you that the cable you buy is going to fit, or not fit, in your space, and I don't blame him for that. So you really just need to measure twice and confirm you own requirements before purchasing. Ultimately, you need to trust yourself to get it right.

Hi @goodlistening64,  thanks a lot for the information.  Looks like the Majestic power cable is probably not going to work for me.  I have very limited space in the back of my cabinet.   Whereas the Fina might work, but I'm looking for a cable for my power amp, 14 AWG might not be ideal!

Thanks again for the reply.   It's very helpful!  

Cheers!