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

I’m going to bring back this old thread. Maybe these cables are last months flavor?  I just grabbed a used set of AE Prestige. They will be replacing Analysis Plus Oval ones. I like the sound of The AP cables, just trying to check out different or maybe better.  I guess the proof is in the pudding.  I’ll report my findings after I get some saddle time.  

I have SP-11's shipping any day now. Very happy with all my AE cables 😎

Are there better? Sure. But I'm happy and it feels good to finish the system I started building 5 years ago

I’ve been wanting to try these for a while now.  I usually try to buy on the used market. I’ve seen a few 3ft pairs come up,but I need 5ft.  I’m hoping these live up to the high praise.  

“I like the sound of The AP cables, just trying to check out different or maybe better.”
 

For slightly more money, check out Zavfino cables. They are outstanding in terms of performance and build quality. 

Hi @lalitk ,

Zavfino is,and has been on the radar for sometime.  I’ve heard a lot of good things about them on this forum.  I have a birthday coming in May.  I might just put them on the gift list.