Kimber Silver, Hybrid, or Copper....preference?


I have used all the KS series in my system with wonderful results. Both the old versions and new versions(more conductors) are excellent. After system changes and extensive listening have decided on the all copper KS 1011,1016, 1116,and KS 3033. I found them to be the most balanced and musical sounding of the bunch. The silver and hybrid worked great but were analytical or hi fi sounding in my system. Of course YOMV.

Your choices?

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I find the all copper select series too warm in my system. I use the KS-1136 in several places and they are anything but analytical or harsh...quite the opposite. They are airy, detailed without being harsh, excellent midrange liquidity and a tight bass. They are expensive but they are the best ICs I've heard in my system.

The KS-1121/1126 hybrid series is good with the KS-1126 being better as it has twice the silver but perhaps isn't as tight in the bass as the all silver select series.

I imagine the preferred choice of their select series is system dependent.