Hifisoundguy, how is it better? What other cables have you tried? What's your system? |
My impressions are similiar to Murataltuev. I've replaced all my Synergistic Apex ICs and spkr cables with ASI Livelines. These are definitely keepers for a very very long time.
I also know several local audiophiles have replaced all their top of the line Stealth with Livelines.
Thank You Franck for making them and Srajan Ebaen for bringing them to our attention :-) Gotta love the internet :-) |
Vicks7, looks like we were on the same journey. After reading 6moon's Zu Varial review and corresponded with Srajan Ebaen, I bought a pair of Varials and SURPISELY it blew away all my more expensive ICs. BTW, Zu Ash is an excellent digital cable too.
I was planning to try Crystal Ultra next and Srajan suggested ASI Liveline and the rest is history plus it save myself lots of $ :-) |
Jimi_p, are you going to try Liveline spkr cables?
First I replaced my SR Apex Bi-wire with Liveline and cheap jumpers. Friends familiar with my system were stunned by the improvements. They repeatly asked is spkr cable only thing I changed.
Now my system is all liveline. I'm using 2 single runs for bi-wiring and a HUGE improvements over single+jumpers.
Surprisely Liveline is the 1st cable that I found works equally well with both SS and tube.
If anyone needs an EXCELLENT Liveline dealer, contact me with PM. |
From my experience, I found the SC made the most impact, then IC between amp to pre, lastly pre to dac.
Also if you have bi-wired speakers, throw away the jumpers and get 2 separate runs. The improvements are simply amazing.
BTW, some ASI owners are claiming the black and blue shrink wrap liveline is the latest version. That's INCORRECT! There's only ONE version and Franck is just introducing new color options. |
03-01-11: F1a
Thanks Pani:
Please describe the differences between the Crimson and your former Fusion Audio Romance. And thanks for the tip on the Monarchy Audio re-generator!
F1a (Threads | Answers | This Thread) This is funny. In this crazy hobby, the next one is the best and greatest ... no end in sight ... this INCLUDES myself. Got to say as far as IC and speaker cables goes, I'm off the bus and have desire to hop back on anytime soon. |
03-01-11: Charles1dad
Knghifi,
I can except pani`s choice of cables, differerent ears,taste,system, perception etc. He`s found what works for him. I, like you have settled down with the liveline.If pani is as happy with his cable as we are with our ASI, he should be off the merry go round as well.
Charles1dad (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread) Of course Charles1dad, Pani can use whatever works for him. We all have different systems, taste ... I have no problems with it. That's NOT the point of my post. I'm making a general comment on all audiophiles with the upgradesis syndrom. |
Pani, There is no BEST component but just personal preferences. Every component has a sonic signature and I agree components should not be chosen as a substitute for a sound. If you want a tube sound, get a tube component. Good luck in your adventure. |
03-04-11: Pani
While I will not debate on the tonality of the Livelines, I will just say that it MUST be auditioned before buying to see if it falls into your camp of signature sound. It definitely has polarized impression. Not for everyone.
Pani (Reviews | Threads | Answers | This Thread) Name me one component where an auditioned is NOT encouraged before a purchase and is FOR everyone? Don't take this negatively, like any revealing component, it will highlight any flaws in ones system. |
Pani, It seems you are changing cables every few months, have you consider the problem is not cable but something else?
At one time my system sounded great but just didn't click. I changed amps, cables, tubes, DAC and finally replacing the SF Line3SE+ with a VAC preamp, everything clicked and it was MAGIC!! I kick myself for selling my beloved Krell amp ... boy if only I change preamp 1st would save me lots of $$ and headaches. Now I'm a true believer the preamp is the heart of a system. Good luck! |
Pani, hope the Crimson IC works out for you.
I agree with your assesement on Einstein ... great stuff! When I was in the market for a preamp, the Tube MKII was on my short list.
I also agree with you about PCs ... been playing around with differnt PCs (foil, hybrid ...). It's amazing how one PC can totally alter the sound of my system. I know my system is sensitive but ... I don't understand it and always felt as long as a PC is not current limiting, it should be fine but NOT true. Crazy! :-) |
03-10-11: Jwm
If Pani has an Einstein Preamp their sound is very foward, clean and detailed. I could see why he may not like the ASI. One is blaming the cable when they maybe should be blaming the source.
Jwm (Threads | Answers | This Thread) Pani auditioned an Einstein CD player and don't own an Einstein preamp. I think Liveline works well with Einstein. A local audiophile replaced his all Stealth Indra/Dream with Livelines in his Einstein MK60 OTL amp, Acapella LaCampanella and I think Shindo preamp early last year and have no desire to change. |
