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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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jafant
18,825 posts
 

nutty

 

I do not know if AE is a sonic match with NAIM?

 

Happy Listening!

 

nutty
2,661 posts
 

As always, thanks you J.A. !!

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rlb61
742 posts
 

Just for sh*ts and giggles, I replaced my AE Studio Presitige ICs with my old Cardas Golden Reference (from CD to pre). When I put in the GR, they sucked the life out of the top end and, after about 6 bars of music, I couldn't stand it anymore. So, I put back the AEs and all was well again. They are simply superlative. 

lardawg
44 posts
 

Audio Sensibility cable made my SME-309 come alive.

nutty
2,661 posts
 

I just ordered (2) more Ocean Elite 3P’s to power my Teddy Pardo TeddyCap SE and to power my new Denafrips Pontus II 12th Anniversary Eddition DAC. It’s currently being shipped. With the addition of the last (2) Ocean Elite 3P’s I’ll have a full loom of Audio Envy cables except for my power distributor. I’m planning on purchasing Cap’s Okta power distributor with a 6 foot Mega Power Cable.

Cap was able to tailor the SP12 Speaker cables to work within Naim’s specifications. The SP12 cables are much faster and detailed than the NACA5. (The NACA5 is no slouch)

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