Neotech cables

Hi Mitch,

The dealer said, and I quote:

"Stick with the NES-3002. The NES-3001 is a solid core design which means it has more bass and dynamics, at the expense of fine detail. The NES-3002 has better overall performance and system compatibility IMHO."

The NES-3002 is less expensive than the NES-3001. If the dealer just wants to make more profit then he would recommend the NES-3001, true?

I'm definitely getting the NEI-3001 from amp to preamp (balanced xlr) and from phono preamp to preamp. And if I get a dac, from that into the preamp.

The NES-3002 also use solid core conductors, with each conductor individually insulated. The Sonic Craft website has links to construction diagrams of both cables. I am using a double run (in bi-wire) of the HT Pro-11+ which is the exact construction of the NES-3002 except the individual conductors are each a smaller gauge for an aggregate of 11 awg.

I just sold a bunch of NEI-3001 bulk cable but kept one balanced pair with Furutech FP 601/602 connectors, that I like to use occasionally for comparison purposes.

All their cables are very well constructed and use OCC copper or high quality silver conductors. That they offer the cable in bulk is an added bonus.

Yes, being able to choose both cable and terminations is a real attraction for me. It allows experimentation, plus you get a little more involved in the process. I could see where some might consider this a hassle but I've enjoyed it.

BTW: My NES-3001 have been bi-wired with a few more strands going to the bass and IMO they sound quite good.

Hi Mitch,

Yeah that's interesting. And I bet they are well constructed.

I can't wait to put them in my system!

Neotech is one of my favorite cables but a similar cable that I discovered that is even better for the money is the Oyaide cables with pure silver conductors. I experienced a mind blowing leap in signal resolution but without a hint of brightness. Give these a try if you have a chance.