I went from 1011 to WyWires. Just as good (or better?) clarity but with better (truer) tonality, especially with sound of cymbals and piano key strikes, and cleaner top end. WyWires have no grit, where I found the 1011 to be slightly sharp-edged and steely in upper and upper-mids. Once the top end was free from this edginess I no longer considered looking for a cable on the warm side of neutral. Better quality neutrality was the answer for me.
Kimber hero, Select 1011, 1016 vs. JPS Superconduc
I have a 12 foot interconnect run from pre to power amp; currently using Kimber PBJ and this is the weakest link in my system now that speakers have been properly positioned. Looking to swap these out for Kimber Hero, Kimber Select 1011 or 1016, or JPS Labs Superconductor Q. I have seen mixed reviews on the Hero, but little commentary on the Select's or JPS. If you have experience with them would appreciate the input. I am looking for a cable that is transparent and detailed, but slightly on the warm side of neutral. Pre is a CJ Premier 14 connected to a Levinson ML 331.
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