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KCI Pure Gold and the benefits

Hi Guys just wanted to share my new love for the majic of pure gold interconnects. Ive been through the paces of tring different mid to high grade interconnects in my system and finally tried pure gold. Now the price does vary significantly from pure gold cable to pure gold cable, I picked up the KCI and have really loved what gold did for my modest system compared to pure silver, flat ribbon and tons of different copper. I have read the white papers about silver being a better conductor and even some on why gold is more pleasing to the ear. I feel that gold is more coherent top to bottom than silver but noticed many of my audio friends are using silver still. What is the general feeling and use here amongst guys with the high end of equipment? Are you using gold and does it get even better with higher end equipment?
stivervii
arthursmuck
451 posts
 
Hi Jim, the Firefly is a faster more analytical cable in my experience with it, but not overly aggressive as silver can be if done implemented differently. The Silkworm has terrific PRAT and detail as well, the Silkworm is just plain flat out musical and preferred in my system...

Agree, call John, he'll let you hear for yourself....
tmhaudio
122 posts
 
Thanks guys - I emailed John and look forward to his assistance.

We're seeking cables that are fast & neutral to work with the ultra fast Delta Sigma amp (flat to 3Mhz) and Manger AG loudspeaker. The Firefly appears to be an excellent fit.

Jim Ricketts/tmh audio
musicfile
341 posts
 
I just love John's cables
I'm happy to be off the cable merry go around

Thanks to all who recommended these to me

John all the best buddy

Pat
stivervii OP
20 posts
 
Good to see this thread still going and I agree still with the comments of the Silkworm flat out musical rich in tone and I dont feel its missing anything in attack or detail. I have been using KCI cables exclusively now and received my digital cable. I find it very dynamic, detailed fast and crisp- just what I want on the front end. I have a green hornet and element to compare it with and while both of those are great cables the extra dynamics and transparency on the front end is my personal preference. I need more time with it but things are looking good.

As to the question about the Firefly I think it will fit your needs nicely. It is also a fine cable and I find it more Hi-Fiish with a lot of speed and detail. You dont have to worry about any harshness or splashiness but it just didnt have that last bit of organic tone color and flesh the silkworm has.

There is something about the intimacy and SET quality the silkworm presents that hooks me every time. Its hard to keep things in perspective when I am trying to do an honest cable comparison there is an unfair emotional aspect the silkworms have and I have to keep in mind that some tastes lead to absolute HiFi approach you are looking for.
tmhaudio
122 posts
 
Thanks Stivervii for the Firefly comments.

Our Delta Sigma amp has the liquid purity of a great OTL midrange but far more extended top & bottom. The more neutral Firefly should be a great fit to showcase these qualities without imposing any colorations.

I can't wait to receive from John!!!

Jim Ricketts/tmh audio
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