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Hapa Audio

I just wanted to give a shout out to Hapa Audio.  It's a new cable company that has come out with a really impressive RCA interconnect line.  Information for them can be found out on their website and Audio Circle.  I don't work
for the company but I am one happy consumer.  Jason(the owner and creator) has come out with some new innovative
geometry for this cable.  I purchased the Breathe C interconnects with upgraded Kle Absolute Harmony connectors.
Beautiful copper tone and detailed. It's a very hard combination to get for the price.. Beat my more expensive
interconnects(which I won't name). Other people have preferred his silver cables. Better synergy with their systems.
He is soon coming out with other products but he doesn't want to put them out until they are right and represent value.
Again, I'm just trying to help people improve their systems at a reasonable cost.  He has a trial period on his 
products in case they are not what you are looking for.
jackmonster
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wig
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@ grannyring,

I do and was quite surprised as nothing has even come close until now but the Hapa C are more refined, more body/texture and are more transparent. Should be receiving my Breathe C back soon with the new copper/CF shield.

Wig
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How long to burn in Wig? What changes in sound? Thanks. 
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@ grannyring

It will take a minimum of 4 days of constant running for the beauty to start unfolding and at the 200 hour mark, they will sound their best!

I was part of the Breathe C Tour and our cables had 2-3 days of cooking and it still took 4 days of constant use to wake them up and what a difference...

Wig
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grannyring
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Well I listened to Hapa vs my particular Double Helix build. I listened to two sets of the Breathe C. One with Copper Harmony plugs and the other with Absolute Harmony plugs. These are fine cables to be sure. Nice detail and air. I also like how the music is not forced at you at all. Nice sense of ease and great stage depth. I like the lightweight build also! One set was burned in with music for 120 hours. The other set was on a cable cooker for 4 days and now playing music for the better part of a day.

In the end I prefer my Double Helix as they more dynamic, offer improved bass weight and foundation as well as more body and muscularity.

This is based on my particular system however. Your mileage may certainly vary. You can see my rig under my virtual system here. My Double Helix uses two 14 gauge silver over copper stranded wire in Teflon on the outer Helix. The positive double run uses Neotech solid core copper 18 gauge with the Teflon still in place. I place a cotton jacket over the double 18 gauge positive runs to reduce vibrations. This particular build is my favorite DH recipe.

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