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Who has tried Virtual Dynamics cables?

I recently purchased the Signature line of Virtual Dynamics cables (power, speaker, and interconnects) to replace Transparent Reference speaker, Nordost Quatro Fil interconnects, and Shunyata Powersnake Viper V1 and V2 power cords. I found a significant improvement in clarity, detail, lower background noise, tighter bass, and a greater sense of being there. The improvements were so significant, I took my Shunyata Hydra out of the system. Obviously, I probably should have replaced one set of cables at a time so that I could evaluate one change at a time. However, Rick at Virtual Dynamics indicated the cables work together better and, of course, I couldn't wait to hear them. Has anyone tried them as a complete set?
jimyork
buckingham
333 posts
 
Hey Jim,

I also outfitted my whole system with Virtual Dynamics. I have the Reference Shotgun Speaker, Ref IC, Audition PC's.
I started with just the PC on the digital and there was a huge improvement. One guy I talked to about these cables "Jeff" has the Ref. Shotgun and he was comparing them to some Nordost Valhalla's. I think I'm going to get a new DAC with all the money I saved by getting the Virtual Dynamics cables :)
gunbei
2,327 posts
 
Hi Jim, I was first awakened to the Virtual Dynamics line of cables and cords by Audiogon member Ewha. He had noticed nice changes with just a single Basic power cord. I replaced 3 Absolute Power Cords with VD Power 2s and was just plain stunned at the difference.

I'm thinking of trying the entire Audition package which Rick is selling here on Audiogon discounted. Try running a search in the discussion forum here, as I know there is at least one current thread running regarding Virtual Dynamics and a few more less recent ones singing their praises.

Boy, those Signature cables must be sweet!
subaruguru
1,376 posts
 
I spoke with Rick a two years ago about cables. He recommended using Romex 12AWG/3 for speaker cables. Join two conductors together for ground, use one for hot.
He said he liked it better than all the $$ stuff, and used it in his ref system for comparing his passive pre designs.
Sheesh! Told me too many of his preamp customers were yelling at him to make some cables so I guess he finally complied (to make some $$, eh?).
I tried the Romex, and found it less detailed and rougher than my Red Dawn, so back in the basement it went....
Wonder what his cables are made of?
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