Audioquest Cheetah vs Audioquest Anaconda


Anybody compare these two Audioquest interconnect cables ?
Which one you prefer or recomend ?
elduende14

Showing 1 response by bigtee

You had better listen to both (if possible) in your system. I personally liked the Anaconda OK and didn't really warm up to the Cheetah. It sounds somewhat leaner with slightly tilted frequency extremes. It's really hard to put into words but it leaves you feeling something is missing. Some will probably say it's the DBS design making it quieter with less grundge. I don't think that accounts for the difference in sound. It is certainly not as musical as the HT's.
I'm now using Harmonic Technology Prosilway III's and like them considerably better than either AQ. They just seem to let more of the music through in my opinion. When you switch between the cables, the HT's give you that "Welcome back" sensation!
There are a lot of very good cables at lower retail prices. The one I mentioned above, the Audience Au24, JPS Labs and others. I'd definitely try before I bought. HT and Audience give you a 30 day trial.
Also, no one cable is great for all systems but a neutral cable will sound good in most systems. It's all about synergy(or what some don't want to admit---tuning)