synergistic research's element copper


Has anyone else tried this interconnect? This is one of the cables I have on load and it has made a good impression on me. I have some concerns. I can not find out very much on the internet, no reviews. I searched the forum and as far as I can tell I’m the only member posting about them.

These as with several of their more expensive cables us an “Active Shielding” you have to plug a wall wart into it. It also has 3 tuning bullets, silver, grey, and black. What I’ve discovered is different music sounds better with different bullets. I like the black bullets on jazz or very well recorded rock they make it sound bigger the stereo sound stage just envelopes the room. However a more edgy sounding distorted guitar sounds worse. For that the silver is better.

I have had many of my needle drops that had some distortion and with these cables depending on which bullets are being used sound much better. My concern is that this will turn out to be more snake oil and is actually tricking my mind into thinking it’s better. I wish I could find some more folks who have tried them.
thedatman
I have no knowledge of the interconnects you speak of but to me it's just easier to use a good interconnect that I like and not think of having to tune it. Just my opinion I'm sure others will disagree.
There is no trick in using the cable with its accessories. If you like it, then its good, you owe no one else any apology for not liking what they do or following anyone else's audio philosophy either.
"My concern is that this will turn out to be more snake oil and is actually tricking my mind into thinking it’s better. I wish I could find some more folks who have tried them."

If you can't decide as to weather or not you like the cables, I would wait. It seems like something is holding you back that you can't quite put your finger on. Personally, I find that cables that really do a lot to the sound usually don't hold up over time. Something good is usually happening at the expense of something else.

"I like the black bullets on jazz or very well recorded rock they make it sound bigger the stereo sound stage just envelopes the room. However a more edgy sounding distorted guitar sounds worse. For that the silver is better."

That's kind of what I'm talking about. It sounds like making the stage bigger may come at the expense of clarity. Or maybe a phase issue. I would keep the cables as long as your dealer lets you and if you are not sure, hold off. If you are using Cable Co, call them and see what they say. They are very honest and won't try to push something on you if you don't feel its the right thing.

"My concern is that this will turn out to be more snake oil and is actually tricking my mind into thinking it’s better. I wish I could find some more folks who have tried them."

What other people say is really not relevant. No one is more qualified than you are in this situation.
The synergistic research element copper interconnect cable has received excellent reviews by Ultra Audio (ultraaudio.co)
and "The Absolute sound" where it is product of the year.

I believe this cable was designed for general use with the grey bullets.

Nyame
Well I'm happy with them. I could not find any articles from either of those publications. I’m sure they are there Thanks