Calling for inputs on Oritek X-2

Is Oritek still around?

I preferred the X-2 to the X-1. As previously mentioned bass was more improved and I felt the sound stage was larger and the imaging was defined a bit better as well.

As I remember it, the X-2's speed was what I liked over the X-1's. I just recently heard the X-1's used as a digital cable, and speed was not an issue. Note: These were not used in balanced configuration. I also think that the X-2's lacked a grain or a boundary that the X-1's had(a good thing!).

Okay, this may be apples and oranges because my system is tubed, not solid state, but here goes anyway.

You know everything you like about the X-1? The detail, soundstaging, bass response and the fact that it seems to bring out the best in your other cables? Well, the X-2 is the same in spades. Worth the price difference, that's up to you. I have all Oritek X-1 except between my preamp and amp, which is an X-2. I never regretted the upgrade.

I hope this was of some help.

Thanks. Did you buy new and how much you paid for it?

I am using the X-2 and heard them both. The X-2 is more musically relaxed with a sweeter top-end and firmer bass response if this fits your system. Overall the X-2 can be described as more musical with better detail but since each system demands different flavors you must simply try it out.