Taralabs cables

The Zero Gold interconnects have arrived.

Replaced 0.8 with HFX from CD to Preamp.

Preliminary listening results are very positive.  An increase in definition, a fuller richer sound.  

Then tried Gold from Speaker Crossover(my speakers have a powered external crossover) to amp(replacing 0.8 ISM onboard) and 0.8 with HFX on everything else.

Also an improvement but not as good as the first iteration above.

Now how do they compare to the 0.8 with HFX/ISM on Board?

I think the 0.8 is a great cable for the money.  The Gold is superior but is it 2 to 3 x times superior(price on the used cable market)?

In my opinion it all depends on your system.

The 0.8 is very comparable to the Gold on a value basis when you are looking at the level of systems most people have.

Yes the Gold will yield better results but in my opinion not 2 to 3 x better over the 0.8 on a such systems.

The benefits of such high end cables really start to flow which using high end systems.

I have fairly high end equipment so this is a natural progression for me.

I think you would be better off investing in better components first and using the 0.8. You won't be disappointed.

To reap the benefits of the Gold I will need to replace all my interconnects in the chain with Gold but this first step has been a good one.

Melbguy.....Good Day!  You are very welcome; I just don't see how Tara Labs for all I remember having been a loom-owning customer myself in years past, could get behind or excited about the drivel/other things you cite that we know to be true.  I guess some people think any kind of press is good press these days :-)   Enjoy your day and the music!  Hope your system and life are treating you well!

Woogie59, The zero gold interconnect you have will make the 0.8 sound broken at 300 hrs of reburn in,  just keep playing music for 300 hrs then make another comparison,  your interconnect should have come with the leads to be used between grounding station and the interconnect,  should be around 18" long,  be sure to use them,  the cable sounds as it was designed to sound like doing so,  never use cable direct to grounding station, congratulations on a fine cable you have,  cheers 🤓😀