Other ICs to consider that provide superior sound stage and an open window into the music include the Empress ICs and Pursang ICs from Argent Audio and Poiema from Ridge Street Audio. All excellent cables.
I've recently compared all the above to the Audience AU24 and the TG cables and for my system came to the following conclusions.
- The Empress cables are far more open, revealing and have a larger soundstage and are a true bargain at $350.
- The somewhat more expensive Pursangs add a whole additional dimension to the music. They list for $1k a pair but call Ric and he's a softie and occasionally offers better pricing.
Currently I'm using a pair each of Empress and Pursangs in my system. Highly recommended.
I've recently compared all the above to the Audience AU24 and the TG cables and for my system came to the following conclusions.
- The Empress cables are far more open, revealing and have a larger soundstage and are a true bargain at $350.
- The somewhat more expensive Pursangs add a whole additional dimension to the music. They list for $1k a pair but call Ric and he's a softie and occasionally offers better pricing.
Currently I'm using a pair each of Empress and Pursangs in my system. Highly recommended.