I have both the old and new 8TC and as others have indicated, there is a major tonal balance difference between the two. I prefer the newer white/clear on the bass drivers and the older blue/black on the midrange/tweeter. The new cable has more bass slam but muddier, smeared midrange. Least that's my opinion on B&W N802's. I was taken back by just how different the cables sound from each other. Listen and audition before you buy...
New Kimber 8TC vs Old 4TC
Hi - In a classic audiophile move, I attempted to fix what wasn't broken by replacing my old 4tc with the new 8tc. The logic behind it was to biwire my Triangle Zerius speakers instead of using the included jumper straps/plate things.
Well... So far, the 8tc sounds VERY different. I've only got about 2 hours of play time so far, but it's a completely different sound....it went from utterly detailed and maybe "hypertransparent" to ...thick and warm. It kind of sounds like I went from Triangles to B&Ws, if you understand me...a lot warmer, a little less sparkly.
So I guess my question is - does anyone have experience with the newer clear/white jacketed 8TC and know how much break-in it requires? I'll try to relax and let it grow on me (I sold the 4TC to fund the "upgrade"), but based on my initial impressions, I want my 4TC back in a big way!
-Joel
Well... So far, the 8tc sounds VERY different. I've only got about 2 hours of play time so far, but it's a completely different sound....it went from utterly detailed and maybe "hypertransparent" to ...thick and warm. It kind of sounds like I went from Triangles to B&Ws, if you understand me...a lot warmer, a little less sparkly.
So I guess my question is - does anyone have experience with the newer clear/white jacketed 8TC and know how much break-in it requires? I'll try to relax and let it grow on me (I sold the 4TC to fund the "upgrade"), but based on my initial impressions, I want my 4TC back in a big way!
-Joel