Bradz, I replaced a set of Analysis Plus BiOval 9s with cryo'd biwired Auditions. I never had them at the same time as I was selling off cables in order to finance the change to all Virtual Dynamics. But when I did receive the Audition Package, the first thing I did was to swap in the Audition speaker cables only for an impromptu comparison from memory.
My impressions were that the Auditions were just as smooth or smoother than the AP9s while also being a bit more transparent. This is when the Auditions were stone cold new out of their pizza boxes. They were a bit icy when new, but now have become a very smooth yet revealing set of cables allowing all the virtues of my components to show through. Another improvement was soundstage width and depth. Much more layering front to back as well. Give them at least a good month or more of burn-in and you'll be rewarded.
I still think the AP9s are great cables, especially for lean solid state systems. The Auditions have worked very well with my tube DAC and preamp, and solid state amp.
My impressions were that the Auditions were just as smooth or smoother than the AP9s while also being a bit more transparent. This is when the Auditions were stone cold new out of their pizza boxes. They were a bit icy when new, but now have become a very smooth yet revealing set of cables allowing all the virtues of my components to show through. Another improvement was soundstage width and depth. Much more layering front to back as well. Give them at least a good month or more of burn-in and you'll be rewarded.
I still think the AP9s are great cables, especially for lean solid state systems. The Auditions have worked very well with my tube DAC and preamp, and solid state amp.