Currently using the Tyr 2 balanced cables between my Dac and preamp, and they beat everything else I tried. Deep bass, gobs of detail, and very good at localizing space. Not etchy or glassy sounding at all. Very spacious, weighty, but dynamic and precise. No real weaknesses.
I have AQ water running from my preamp to my amp, after hearing the AQ Wind in my system, and they're probably a little easier on the ears, meaning more forgiving, than the Nordost, while emphasizing space more than body and impact. The winds were very gentle, but seemed to spotlight detail a bit too much for my liking. Very good interconnects though.
Ironically, the two work well together very well.
Of the two, when I think about replacing on for the other, I look for another pair of used Tyr 2's. Hope that helps.
I have AQ water running from my preamp to my amp, after hearing the AQ Wind in my system, and they're probably a little easier on the ears, meaning more forgiving, than the Nordost, while emphasizing space more than body and impact. The winds were very gentle, but seemed to spotlight detail a bit too much for my liking. Very good interconnects though.
Ironically, the two work well together very well.
Of the two, when I think about replacing on for the other, I look for another pair of used Tyr 2's. Hope that helps.