Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?

Yub12know, I do have a one of the last cables from the original version of the Rev in another system I have. Since I just received the Extreme MK2 I haven't pulled the Rev yet to a/b, but will comment after I do.

evolution of products and advancements in design technolgy are a positive thing in any industry.
the "merry go round" of cables IMO is usually due to the incorrect selection of electronics and the consumers need to mask,color,address flaws in the room,etc or just simply
desire change for the sake of change.
All the GG cables I have/had older or newer sound fantastic.Fantastic is fantastic!
If better becomes available I for one am interested in hearing it.

My post was only meant to point out the fact that I think these cables are evolving in materials and design. No value judgment was intended, only that comparisons might be best weighted; i.e. an early Rapture may not be the same as a current one for instance.

Frankly, I have not heard a Gabriel cable that I would term "bad" or "mediocre". I fully intend to purchase a pair of balanced Raptures in the future if possible.