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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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samureyex
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@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.

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samureyex
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I wonder what kind of improvements I can get with the new Expanded Ocean power cable replacing some entry level $50 ones. I’ve spent a lot of money on audio this month ($1,600), trying to have a bit of self control otherwise I would buy 2 Expanded Ocean right away.

I'm going to email Captain and hear his opinion on this matter.

pokey77
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@samureyex 

If you are looking for a power cord that makes what you are hearing sound more like real music, then yes, any AE power cord will be better than a $50 entry level power cord. In my experience, any AE power cord I tried was better than power cords that I had at the time that were from $1k to $2.6k.

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samureyex
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@pokey77 

Great advice thank! I’ve talked to Capt and I feel really good about the cables.

willywonka
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I only ordered a power cable from them several months ago. I won't be ordering from them again after the terrible service they gave me. No confirmation of my order. They didn't answer phone calls or EMAIL's and finally got in touch with me after a couple of weeks. He told me they had a 2-week installation job so evidently; they have nobody else who can do any cable or sales work when the installation work is being done. Not sure what the guy is a Captain of but very strange to call yourself that. The power cable seems fine for the price I guess but I'll be looking elsewhere next time for better customer service.

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