I auditioned them through two high rez systems, and came to similar conclusions. One system was based on the Avalon Eidolon speakers, the other on Magnepan 3.6 speakers in a bi-amp and then in stereo amp configuration. The "Clear" is very good. Is the improvement over the Golden Reference worth the difference??? Well a improvement of 5-8% is the improvement. The stage was a bit deeper, wider, bass a little fuller, the midbass a bit better defined, a little more space between instruments, but the Golden Cross and Golden Reference are both good. Summary; the "Clear" is good, maybe one of the best cables I have heard, but will not make a 200.00 receiver sound like a Pass or ARC amp. This is for systems where everything else is tapped out and one is looking for a 4-5% improvement. I find cables to be able to change a single digit amt. of the sound, with speakers and placement a much larger percent as is amp/speaker matching. In balanced mode, I find interconnects to be even less of a difference, but our results were consistent with RCA and balanced option used.
Thus, listen before you buy, and if the economy leaves you 2K to spend on cables, hey why not if you have it???Jallen
Thus, listen before you buy, and if the economy leaves you 2K to spend on cables, hey why not if you have it???Jallen