Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?

Well there are a 100+ hours on this cable right now. I am very pleased with the results so far. As others have said there is excellent layering and increased air. There is a natural feel to the music, especially with cymbals and vocals. At first the bass was a bit bloated and the imaging a little off, but these pieces have snapped into place over the last dew days.

Steve is a great guy to work with and at the auction prices the Extremes are a great deal. I haven't done any comparisons yet to other cables, but will do so over the next few weeks.

BTW - mine came with copper Eichmann plugs. Is this standard? I believe I like the copper version better than the silver.

Please specify which Gabriel Gold IC's you are using.
I have Revelations and even during the break-in process
the bass was excellent and imaging went from exellent to amazing.

Having had both the silver and the copper Eichmann's, I can only say that I liked the copper better. I tend to veer a little to the warm in my tastes and, while neither sound harsh, the copper is just a little more musical and comfy to my ears....

Bobf, I have the Gabriel Gold Extreme cables, not the Revelation.

I have had the Gabriel Gold Extremes for a week now, replacing two pairs of the original Gabriel Golds. I have about 50 hours on them. Right out of the box the Extremes were better than the originals. The originals replaced Audio Magic Sorcerer IC's and the Gold's were in a league of their own. The Extremes were instant keepers, but I wanted to give them some time to burn as Steve told me they take about 40 hours to change and about 100 hours to fully break in. I was gone all day and let the rig play all day. When I came home, I was shocked how clear, clean, open, and detailed the music is. I can pick any instrument and follow every detail of the musician. Highs are extended. Bass is tight and not rolled off. Voice is crystal clean. These cables are exciting and engaging. I don't know how Steve does it. The Gabriel Gold Extremes let the music through period. Thanks Steve!