Are Homegrown Interconnects shielded??

Outlier: If the Lace is anything like the Super it will require a minimum of 125 hours run in - in a setup such as yours. There was a change for the better with my Silver at around 50, but 125 sounded much better as did 200+. I ran mine in almost continuously (had to let stuff cool down every now and then) for a couple of weeks and checked it out along the way.

Swampwalker: Yes, I am using the Homegrown Super Silver anolog IC's in combination with the CAL and a Bel Canto DAC. The digital IC is a Mapleshade Double Helix which is also no slouch in detail, HF information and dynamics. I am very pleased with their synergy with the CAL as the Homegrown especialy is a bit forward however overall well balanced in its sound with no grain or edge to its detail (in my system and IMO). Trelja feels that the Super Lace is a nice step up because of other things its fullness, however as you know thinness is not a problem with the CAL's. They (HG's) can be purchased with a 30 day return policy or if you can get by with a 1/2 meter pair you are welcome to audition mine (which are well broken in) when Carl returns my 1.0 meter pair that he is almost through auditioning. I should have the other pair back in a week or two, so just let me know if you are interested. Also if the 1/2 meter pair does it for you we could just trade for something (CD's or whatever) or you could keep them for a song as I think that they only cost 50 or 60 dollars at the time that I purchased them. David. (Offer only good for Swampwalker at particiapting dealers.)