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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Also, Cap mentioned some new speaker cables called model 34. I had seen these at CAF when I visited the Endow Audio room, but he mentioned that these should be on the site next month.

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I have been using five Ocean-Expanded power cords for several months with exceptional results.   Also in the system,  SP12 Speaker Cables and a Quad Power distribution system.   

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Very happy and surprised with AE power cords quality and SQ.   Bought a used Ocean Lite and Ocean Elite 3 for my HT system Dac/Streamer and Amp.  Wanted lighter more flexible cords with tight connection and these checked those boxes. Liked them enough to buy a  used Mega, another Elite 3 and  Lite for my 2-channel system’s power conditioner, Amp and Dac.  I was completely surprised and the level of improved SQ.  Especially the Mega cord, it made the biggest improvement on my power conditioner.  I am an AE believer now!