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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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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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ejlif
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I'm going to add that I am very impressed with Audio Envy cables.  They are never bright but also open, I would call them a touch mellow just they way I like it.  I extensively compared the phono cable with the VPI Weisline and I came away thinking the AE cable was vastly superior.  The interconnect is just wonderful and what a bargain price.  I haven't compared all the cables to others that are much more expensive.  I did a couple comparisons most notably with the Synergistic Research Gallileo UEF power cords.  I'm not even sure how I ended up buying this expensive of power cords but I have 4 of them.  Yes the SR cords are way better but they are huge and unruly and 20X more expensive.  Also I feel that the Audioquest Diamond Coax, also way more expensive is better than the AE coax digital.  Overall though I just love the house sound of AE and I really don't feel the need to spend stupid amounts of money on cables anymore.  It's a great product at a fair price.  If you are shopping anywhere near the asking price, they are a no brainer to try.  

cd45123
195 posts
 

Has anyone gone from the NV-9 to NV-11 speaker cables? Are the new ones actual ribbons or the strands are now running parallel?

 

Thanks

digsmithd
913 posts
 

Just popped for a pair of used sp 9's...looking forward to trying these.I will have to use different jumper configuration.The 11's are now the 12.

cd45123
195 posts
 

I just saw this today - the SP-12. Cap is always upgrading the cables. 

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