Yping - how do you quantify "better"?
Yes, they are...
- a little more dynamic with crisper highs
- venue acoustics (reverberations etc...)are more realistic
- bass is deeper with better control and detailing
- high-end is more extended , but smoother and cleaner
- they offer more "body" - they sound more complete and warmer
Are they "twice as good"? I wouldn't even state that they are twice as good as the gZero2's - they are simply better!
It all depends on your desire to have the best performance you can achieve.
e.g.
- I have them on my analogue rig, because I believe it is deserving of such a cable - the details they convey are amazing and the other analogue components require that level of performance.
- I do not have a pair on my digital rig because it does not resolve to the same level of detail as the analogue components - just yet :-)
You appear to be apprehensive about proceeding, so I would recommend you hold off for the time being. It is a very big $JUMP to the 20's - there may be some other areas that you could focus your upgrade dollars on instead.
Take the time to become very familiar with the 6's - they are extremely good by comparison to other brands.
Perhaps you can achieve some performance improvements by reviewing other aspects of audio cabling...
e.g. I first addressed various power cabling related issues, like wall outlets, power connectors, power distribution and power cable architectures
Once I felt I had addressed those I then focussed on the SC's and finally on the IC's
But that's just one approach.
I only embark upon an upgrade when I hear something distinctly better e.g. auditioning components in an audio store - but even then I try to assess what is responsible for those improvements.
If you are into DIY, try my IC's - they will surprise you
- you can see construction photos on my "System" Link below.
I just completed one using only CAT6 for the signal conductor and Pure Harmony for the RCA's and it's performance was very good, but if you are looking to use silver for the signal conductor then opt for the Absolute Harmony RCA's - and give them at lease 250 hours burn-in.
Hope that helps
Yes, they are...
- a little more dynamic with crisper highs
- venue acoustics (reverberations etc...)are more realistic
- bass is deeper with better control and detailing
- high-end is more extended , but smoother and cleaner
- they offer more "body" - they sound more complete and warmer
Are they "twice as good"? I wouldn't even state that they are twice as good as the gZero2's - they are simply better!
It all depends on your desire to have the best performance you can achieve.
e.g.
- I have them on my analogue rig, because I believe it is deserving of such a cable - the details they convey are amazing and the other analogue components require that level of performance.
- I do not have a pair on my digital rig because it does not resolve to the same level of detail as the analogue components - just yet :-)
You appear to be apprehensive about proceeding, so I would recommend you hold off for the time being. It is a very big $JUMP to the 20's - there may be some other areas that you could focus your upgrade dollars on instead.
Take the time to become very familiar with the 6's - they are extremely good by comparison to other brands.
Perhaps you can achieve some performance improvements by reviewing other aspects of audio cabling...
e.g. I first addressed various power cabling related issues, like wall outlets, power connectors, power distribution and power cable architectures
Once I felt I had addressed those I then focussed on the SC's and finally on the IC's
But that's just one approach.
I only embark upon an upgrade when I hear something distinctly better e.g. auditioning components in an audio store - but even then I try to assess what is responsible for those improvements.
If you are into DIY, try my IC's - they will surprise you
- you can see construction photos on my "System" Link below.
I just completed one using only CAT6 for the signal conductor and Pure Harmony for the RCA's and it's performance was very good, but if you are looking to use silver for the signal conductor then opt for the Absolute Harmony RCA's - and give them at lease 250 hours burn-in.
Hope that helps