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Acoustic Zen

just bought an expensive Acoustic Zen Ultimate Silver XLR cable on Audiogon - first time with this make, and last time too - either it's a fake (very light and seems empty inside sleeves) or it's the worst cable ever!!! my little Benckmark XLR does about 100 times better, or i could even say 1000 times better, as the Acoustic Zen doesn't do at all !!!
anyone experience the same thing - i should maybe send cable to headoffice to check authenticity.
thanks
hddg
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hddg OP
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thanks for the comment. audiophile for 25years, my system has no flaws (esoteric grandioso system with coincident dragons mkii tube amps) no placebo effect since it's after i tried them that i had serious doubts about their origin - it really degraded my sound. it most probably is a fake, i think i'll send to factory for check.
sherod
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Can you post a pic? I don't think AZ has an Ultimate interconnect model. Their top-of-the-line is called the Absolute. Look at the photos on the AZ website to compare with yours.
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kijanki
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+1 Sherod, I missed it.  Mine is Absolute.
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jafant
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Guys-

what gear is in your systems?
jmbatkh
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I'm using Absolute 75 (copper) 75 digital cables, and they are the best of a great many I've tried. But- cables are very system dependent, and it just may not be a good matchup for you.

When I change gear, I often have to change cables 2 or 3 times to get the sound I want. Try something else. 

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