I have been using the SR Designer Reference2 (Squared) ic with their active MMC box in the past and still have them. Although doing most of audiophile's requisites well (albeit in their own 'impressive' ways), they have this slight but consistent boost (unnatural punch and energy) to their mid to low bass no matter what the system or configuration--thus colored. However, for systems needing this aid--they are great. Tried Apex bal ic recently, they have ameliorated this somewhat and I found them to be the much better balanced cable in comparison.
