I replaced the stock Sidewinder on my Shunyata Hydra (orig) with one of Chris's AirSine cables about a month ago. I haven't had time to writeup a full review but I have done some A/Bing between the Sidewinder and the AirSine...
The improvements were substantial and obvious, but perhaps the biggest improvement in my system was in definition -- each instrument and voice became far better defined in a 3D space. I've listened to numerous different PCs (VH Audio Flavor 4, JPS, Shunyata, etc...) in my system and I don't recall ever hearing such a dramatic improvement as wrought by the AirSine.
Because of the custom NEMA connector needed for the Hydra, I'm unable to try the AirSine on other components. It's not a cheap cable but if it fits your budget, ya just gotta try it. Chris is now also burning these in ahead of time so you won't need more than a few days to hear what it can do in your system.
The improvements were substantial and obvious, but perhaps the biggest improvement in my system was in definition -- each instrument and voice became far better defined in a 3D space. I've listened to numerous different PCs (VH Audio Flavor 4, JPS, Shunyata, etc...) in my system and I don't recall ever hearing such a dramatic improvement as wrought by the AirSine.
Because of the custom NEMA connector needed for the Hydra, I'm unable to try the AirSine on other components. It's not a cheap cable but if it fits your budget, ya just gotta try it. Chris is now also burning these in ahead of time so you won't need more than a few days to hear what it can do in your system.