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.
last_lemming

@samureyex 

I recommend you try the Stack audio Auva 100 speaker isolation feet before making more final decision. I had the Iso acoustics Gaia feet for my Arendal 1723 Towers and much preferred the Avua 100's for cleaner bass isolation from the floor. The Gaias and Auva isolation feet do sound different.

@tthelen64 those feet are a bit more than my budget.

Do your Ocean cables have the upgrade option?

I second the suggestion of Auva’s over IsoAcoustics. The price difference is negligible vs performance. I am using Auva speaker isolators under my speakers and I’m done upgrading there! 

@samureyex 

"Do your Ocean cables have the upgrade option?"

Yes some do and some don't. PM me and I can provide more details if interested.

@tthelen64 the deal won't work for me. I'm not a cable roller so it makes more sense to buy the newest model with the upgrade option and be done. Thanks anyway.