Hi, I recently got to hear the Steath Hyperphono right next to my Purist Proteus Provectus. In my system. Both with my current SME 20/2 SME IV.Vi Lyra Skala, and with a (on loan) Grand Prix Monaco turntable with Triplanar arm (internally wired with Steath!) and a 2nd Skala. I can see why the others like the Hyperphono and I agree with their descriptions.
However, I'd say the Purist Proteus Protvectus is more similar than different. I'd rate this two cables equal. The Proteus seems to break from Purist's other cables (Venustas and Dominus) in the areas of resolution and clarity. Large improvements here, but retaining the warmth and musicality.
Both are top flight. I am keeping my Purist.
I am seriously considering a Tri-Planar arm (internally wired with Stealth).
However, I'd say the Purist Proteus Protvectus is more similar than different. I'd rate this two cables equal. The Proteus seems to break from Purist's other cables (Venustas and Dominus) in the areas of resolution and clarity. Large improvements here, but retaining the warmth and musicality.
Both are top flight. I am keeping my Purist.
I am seriously considering a Tri-Planar arm (internally wired with Stealth).