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Audio envy - dang!

I usually post on AG when I have an issue or concern, so I’m happy for once it’s to praise a new product, in this case Audio Envy’s IC. 

I use an ARC Classic 60 amp with a Herron 1A preamp. The AE cable went between these two.

I run an ARC Phono pre PH3se from my VPI prime as source.
My speakers are Thiel CS2.4’s

Out of the box a bit bright, But after a few hours that just went to strait up transparent - I mean freaking crystal clear. No tonal aberrations. Smooth, with no etched highs. Voices sound right, Natural. Soundstage opened up, as you might expect when things get clearer.

The best part was how inexpensive they were. They made my Cardas Clear Light interconnects I was using sound clouded by contrast. The Cardas was about x3 the cost of the AE’s.
BTW, this wasn’t “I think I hear differences”, this was “I’ll never use those Cardas in this system again, and where is my IPad, I need to order my next set!”

And that’s just what I did.
last_lemming
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twoleftears
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Thanks for passing on the Captain’s somewhat cryptic reply re. G:L vs. 4:3. If the 4:3 had identical sonic signature to G:L *and* offered superior shielding, why would he offer the G:L at all?
Please report on which XLR's you bought.
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lalitk
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@twoleftears,

The description on two types of XLR’s is posted on AE website, hope this helps! 

4:3 is recommended when interconnecting non-grounded gear. (Such as, 2P Ocean cord.) Use the 4:3 model for Phono stages. 4:3 is compatible with microphone phantom power. Excellent for longer length cables adjacent to EMI/RF.

G:L’s noise block; allows your system to work with multiple 3P Ocean power chords, and be void of ground noise signal loops. For Phono stages please use our O’nestian 4:3 model.

turnbowm
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dmk_hifi25 posts11-01-2020 8:32pm"....AE speaker spades look...interesting."

Looks to be a piece of solid core wire that's bent in the shape of a 'U' with the cable conductor soldered on the end. Minimal contact area and NOT something I would consider.
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jayctoy
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Turnbowm I think AE are not for you, move on, there are many choices  out there, Choose a cable that will satisfy you design wise.But you will pay high premium.If you have the money honestly there are many well design cables but also might not sound good, Remember matching is the key.
last_lemming OP
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It looks to me to be a hollow copper pipe, which should compress a bit to fit tightly if that is the case. 
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