Potential replacement for AZ Absolute


Some time ago, I sold my old Acoustic Zen Absolute Copper analog interconnects due to necessary of migration to balanced connection. At first I was going just to get the same AZ (which actually satisfied me), but it seems that maximalist in me will not allow that easily. So now I’m searching for the greater performance in the budget about $1K (for new or used). Maybe someone has a clue for me?
Looking for something suchlike universal and neutral, with rich and full bodied signature, open and holographic sound staging. Now thinking about Ocellia Reference or maybe balanced Hight Fidelity Cables (if basic model appears on aftermarket someday).




kazuist
jmcgrogan2, thanks for the reply. I like High Fidelity Cables, but unfortunately, XLR models now starting from $4480 and don't think I can get it soon for 1/4 of this price. So now I'm looking for other interesting possibilities.

mcgal, I thought about this option, but since I'm living in a different country I have decided that to sell old cable and next purchase a new one will be simpler in my case. Besides, now I can look for something else, Absolute Silver for example, which can be a little better with my tube amp.

Have you used silver before?
I ask because now you seem to be off on a different track. Silver can be very good, with the right gear, but I would not categorize it as the "rich and full bodied" sound that you mentioned you were looking for in your opening post.
I have had success with several silver cables from Ridge Street Audio Poiema series, Amadi Maddie Signature, Kimber KCAG, etc. However, that said, I wouldn’t really describe any of these cables as rich and full bodied. They tend to provide more resolution, and can sound great with tube gear that may require a bit more speed.

I did own some RAL wire before, but it was a bit too lean for my tastes.
Also, I tend to avoid silver plated copper now, as that always seems to sound too thin and anemic to me. Pure silver seems to sound a bit more natural to me than silver clad copper.

That said, the AZ Absolute Silver presents an interesting mix, as it uses pure copper wire with pure silver wire. A hybrid so to speak. I have not heard it, but it may be able to still deliver a fuller sound with a bit more resolution than just plain copper. I would expect your old Absolute Copper would sound more rich and full bodied, but if you are looking for a bit more speed and resolution, the Absolute Silver may be the ticket.