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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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tksteingraber
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@nutty don’t see these recepticals on AE’s website to order. Is this an ask Cap special order only?  Price?  Thanks

Also, I have now had my new OE Expanded with ground upgrade power cable for 2 weeks and it is a really nice step up.  Everything is just better.  Quiet, black background, more 3D, hear details I didn’t hear before.  

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nutty
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Greetings.@ tksteingraber

Thanks for the feedback on the Ocean-Expanded Upgraded Ground cords. I’m tempted to audition them. Were you able to compare and contrast the original Ocean-Expanded vs. the Upgraded Ground together in your system?

You’ll need to contact Captain directly for more information, insight and pricing on the OKTA Pro outlets. They are not on the website as of yet.  It's been one of my most economical upgrades I've made yet!  I'm sure he'd love to hear from anyone wanting to take their system to the next level,  especially if they are using Audio Envy power cords.  

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@nutty I don’t own any regular OE expanded.  I did compare it (on my tube preamp) to an OE elite 3 and the expanded with ground upgrade is much better it all ways.  Cap told me that he highly recommended the ground upgrade and it is well worth it.  Maybe he would take a  trade in and you could try one and compare…enjoy the music.  Cheers, Tom

nutty
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Hi Tom - Thank you for the tip on the Ocean-Expanded with the Upgraded Ground.  I'm seriously considering a consultation with Captain. 

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