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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.
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jayctoy
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Captain makes good cables. 

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rocray
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Captain makes good cables. 
 

I agree.  I was startled at how light these guys are. No massively heavy connectors. They work well,and the cables themselves are easy to maneuver. 

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j_husker
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Installed a new set of SP-11 cables last week. Mine came with navy blue jackets. Either way, I think I’m done with the cable experimenting. Been through a half dozen brands of cables, Cap’n is great to deal with and his cables and very very good for the money.

gochurchgo
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@j_husker same. The SP-11’s just took my system up a notch.

I was curious about another set (@2x the price) but these have made things come alive and I couldn’t be happier. I’ll probably call Cap and see about a set of jumpers and I need a set of XLR. Crazy happy.

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rocray
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I now have prestige between DAC and pre, and pre and amp. I’m going to stick with my first impressions,a bit more depth of soundstage,and they allow a little bit more detail in the upper ranges. Not bright at all. These were purchased used,so no real burn in issues.  These are a very good value for sure. 

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