Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?

Last weekend I listened to the GG Revelation and Extreme combination. I ran the Revelation from DAC to preamp and the Extreme from preamp to amp. I was so impressed with this combination that I traded up and am getting another pair of Revelations which should arrive tomorrow. I will probably have another update in a couple of weeks.

On another note, the "mystery" cable and Revelation combo was excellent as well. In fact it was on par with the Revelation and Extreme combo. The "mystery" cable used from the DAC to the preamp added a little more bass slam to the mix. However, I did not like using two pairs of this cable in my system. A little too detailed for my tastes.

If anyone is interested in a cable that uses quality silver conductors in a minimalist design with Eichmann silver connectors contact Audiogon member quackfat (also known as someyoungdude on AA). While I call them the "mystery" cable I believe they are known as the Silver Reference II. These haven't hit the market yet but are available for trial at very fair prices.

clio09- I know what mean about un-natural and enhanced detail.It's gets very fatigueing and at times down right annoying.
I did something similar,I started off with (2) Extremes then picked up one Revelation and eventually went to all Revelations.
I think you'll like the sonic improvement.If the Revelation never came out I'd still be listening to Extreme knowing that I had one of, if not the best IC money could buy.

I agree Bob there are far too many cables out there that are overly detailed with trumped up bass.That is why so many people switch out a component and then have to switch out a cable too.The one thing I noticed and seems to be fact is the synergy of the Gabriel Golds, they do the same thing in every system.They provide you with natural musical character.This sounds likes a simple task but it definately is the toughest thing to achieve from a cable.

I think member budburma's description of the sonic character of the Gabriel Golds was extracted directly from my brain. Respectfully here's his remarks if you missed them

" To my ear and in my experience, the Gabriel Golds are the best cable on the market. I realize that's a bold statement, but I have had them in my system for a couple of years and have no intention of ever changing them. They are the most accurate, neutral, and perfectly paced cables I have heard. The extension and detail offered are absolutely grainless and full at the same time; this is, in my opinion, their strongest suit, although I can find no faults in any area. The bible black silence of the background is adorned with an accurately portrayed soundstage with mesmerizing 3-d characters....this fully rounded image is another of their strong suits.

I have the Extreme's and have not heard the Revelations. If I wax and gush it's because....well. I wax and gush over them; they are what I have been looking for in an interconnect for 15 years. They give me a goofy grin just thinking about them and they are the only part of my system I never consider changing in all of my ever curious and obsessive participation in the madness that is this hobby. Prior to having them in my system it seemed I was always trying to make up for a shortcoming in one cable with a different cable in another position in the chain. The GG Extremes are now the only cable i have in my system (4 pairs).

I have found that I really appreciate the sound of amalgams over pure metals whether flying solo or in combo (i.e. a copper hot and a sliver return). When properly alchemied, the amalgams seem to offer all the best of the pure copper, carbon, silver or gold cables without their individual shortcomings. To that end, I have long been a fan of Siltech, especilaly with my amps of choice, Plinius. Other cables that i have had include Stealth PGS (_XL, _3D) and Metacarbons, Analysis Plus Solo Crystal and Golden Oval, all of the G3 Siltech incluing SQ88 and FTM4sg, all manner of Cardas. Harmonic Tech, Acoutic Zen, DH Labs, Empirical Audio, Discovery, Zu Cable..anyway, those are the ones that I can recall without squinching my eyes and rubbing my templews with tiger balm or something like that."
"There's magic in them there cables"

When you read Bud you've said it all(weiser)

Jmcgrogan2, Have you tried the new Tesla Acoustic Reference and Precision Reference cables yet? I would love to hear how they compare to PAD and Jade.