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Teo Game-Changer IC's - get on the bus!

I wrote an extremely long review of 4 cables auditioned in my system recently. I pontificated for way too long and it was more an outlet for me to tell a story that cables do matter and how much each design can make your system sound. The last cable through was the Teo GC IC purchased here and it truly was a game-changer in how it shifts our paradigm about what wire gives us as "truth" and what this slurry of Ga-In-Sn can do better (IMO). Not a technical review but an emotional roller coaster through 4 different topologies:

Ribbons
Graphene
Multi-strand
Liquid

I'm happy to re-broadcast that here but it is very long (6+ MSWord pages long). I'll point to it for now and take your advice.

Bottom line is the GC cable is truly stunning in what it can do and for us mere mortals who cannot spend thousands on cabling, I believe it can elevate anyone's system to new heights.

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=148932.0

Pete
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ozzy
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bumperdoo,

Great line I’ll have to remember that one.

aniwolfe,

You make a good point.

meanmbler,

Unfortunately, patience is not my best virtue. And being ignored is even worse.

More of an incentive for the seller, I believe if your not ready to ship then you shouldn’t accept the money until you are.

ozzy

bumperdoo
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Excellent - now perhaps we can get back to the theme of this thread...

Anybody want to update their experience with the product?

I'm continuing to love my Splash an Standard cables @meambler - currently using the Splash Copper between my Meitner MA-1 DAC and Audio Valve Eklipse pre-amp and the standard between the pre and BHK 300 mono blocks. Absolutely loving what I'm hearing. It's all there - soundstage, speed, plosives... everything.

Weak recordings and sub-standard equipment will show their short-comings rather quickly with these cables. There is no hiding...  :)
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kclone
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Bumperdoo.  okay, then why would you want something in your system that shows everything how bad it is?  I guess some people have different goals with their system.  But mine isn't to expose or show how bad my recordings and gear are. 
aniwolfe
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@kclone 

I agree...I always preferred a more warm musical experience that a super resolution one.
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jmcgrogan2
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Weak recordings and sub-standard equipment will show their short-comings rather quickly with these cables. There is no hiding...  :)

So it seems as if the Splash is quite different sounding than the GC cable then, huh? From what I've read, the GC seems to be a warm, full sounding cable.

Anyone experienced the difference between the Silver Splash and the Copper Splash?

I enjoy high resolution, but there is a point where I draw the line.
I cannot listen to any grit, glare, or grain in the name of resolution.
It is a very fine line to walk, but worthwhile if you can do it right, IMHO.

Too much warmth can be as bad as too much resolution though.
One makes you grind your teeth (resolution), one puts you to sleep (warmth).
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