Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?

A few years back I had a set of Virtual Dynamics Revelation bi-wire speaker cables. You will need Tarzan to come over to help wrestle the gargantuan pythons into submission! Broke a speaker terminal first time I tried them. Can get frustrating.

XLR terminal in my DAC is loose from a 1.5m balanced VD Revelation Signature digital IC even though supported by 2 bungies (weighed 8 lbs). Also had a pair of balanced VD Revelation ICs. Warning; don't let your components be their sole support!

I came to the conclusion that, although the stuff sounds pretty good, it's just not worth the effort. Unless of course you need a workout 8^).
Compare this to ease of use of so many other fine sounding cables!

rja,As long as Tarzan brings Jane and keeps himself busy hooking things up for me.
Maybe they are worth a listen
bobf

Bob,
The problems always start when Tarzan brings Cheetah 8^).

Anyone compared Rapture to Acoustic Zen Absolute? Must be 2 killer cables...

Wow. I am evaluating the GG revelation mk2 and it is impressive. Please bear with my descriptions as I am not an expert reviewer. Great extension; highs that are clean and without edge, lows that are deep and articulate. And a sweet, clear midrange which gives vocals a body to go with their mouth. I hear low level details now that I've never heard before even with highly revealing all silver cables. I think it's because the noise floor is much lower than what I have become accustomed to. The music seems to flow effortlessly or maybe it's just because it takes less effort to enjoy it! The soundstage is just beginning to open up as these cables settle in but so far I am very pleased with these cables. I'm afraid to try the Raptures!