I know this thread is mainly concerned with ICs but it just so happens that I am currently testing Paragon En. speaker cables against Valhallas. About a year ago I replaced my 10 meter QFil XLR with a similar Paragon, preferring its smoother, somewhat fuller yet extremely detailed sound so this year I decided to compare the speaker cables. I probably have about 15 hours on the Paragons to date so they're still pretty fresh but they are acquitting themselves quite nicely. Overall, if I had to make a choice today I would return to the Valhallas as I find them to be slightly more open and dynamic (the old "...lets go of the notes into free space..." phenomenon) and to have a tad more impactful bass (though possibly less even-handed up and down the bass range). But once value is thrown into the equation it's all Paragon hands down.
Siltech SQ28 mk II vs Purenote Paragon Enhanced
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Experiencing New cables today II
We got a little sidetracked on the last review, hence this is a new continuation.
I tested 2 interconnects using 13 songs tonight. Here are the results:
Siltech G5 SQ28 mk II versus Purenote Paragon Enhanced silver
equipment used:
MBL 1531 cdp (Siltech G6 Ruby Hill new Cryo)
Audio Research Reference III preamp
(VH Audio Airsine (imported from US)
Krell FBP 200c class A pwramp
internal powercord.
Harmonix HS101GP 1.5 meter XLR
Verity Audio Fidelio Encore speakers
Purenote Paragon Enhanced 2.5 meter spk cable
PS Audio P500 Powerplant
results:
1. FIM Fourseasons Winter: PureNote had better speed and energy.
2. UM2 Danny Summer: PureNote created a more realistic vocal
3. Andrea Bocelli Romanza:PureNote was more balanced on bass versus vocal
4. Secret Garden: Purenote had greater emotion
5. 酒紅色的心: Purenote was more definitive on the notes
6. Bachianas Brasileiras No5 Aria: The high pitch was clearly won by Purenote
7. Norah Jones: Come away with me: Close, but Purenote was more relaxed
8. Chinese Violin concerto: Purenote were more realistic.
9. Julio Iglesias: Vocal was superb on the Siltec
10: Albert Au: Once again the vocal of the silver/gold Siltech just sound so attractive
11: Choi Kam: Siltech has one of the more seductive vocals in town
12: Jacky Cheung: Siltech on the vocal wins
13: The Pianist soundtrack: draw
14: YOYO Ma: draw