FIM GOLD

Yes, they are transparent. Dont know about Aurios Pro.

I recently replaced Black Diamond cones with Pros. Many months prior I pulled the Aurios due to a "metallic" sound. Now, with other electronics the Aurios have added depth to soundstage and I find this system more involving and musical. The FIM's have always been revealing in the systems I've heard them in. No short-comings on delineation.

B....I use their digital and find it provides an excellent balance of transparency and body. Great sense of presence and very easy on the ears, without sacrificing extension...everything is there. Slightly warm, but not soft. Probably the best I've tried. If the ICs are built from the same cloth as the digital, it may be worth a try.

That said, it's a very stiff and heavy cable...definitely not for everyone. I used to use Aurios (small ones) on transport and/or digital feeds, but couldn't with this cable--just too heavy. Now have to decide if the benefits of the cable out-weigh the absense of Aurios (yes, for now). Your Pros may provide a better physical balance though. I'd ask Siddh what his experience with (specifically) the ICs is using the Pros.

And what about the silver and gold version?
Is the gold much better than the silver?