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Essence®gZero10 Interconnect cables single ended

I received these IC's about 12 days ago and since then they have been cycling through the burn-in process - i.e. 24 x 7 streaming internet radio.

They already sounded as good as the gZero6 right from the start, but the blurb on the KLE Innovations web site implyed a significant improvement.

It took over 200 hours for them to "break out", but when they did - let's just say it was well worth the wait.

I've been fortunate to have tried the gZero3 on my system and I currently own the gZero6 and having now heard the gZero10's the one thing that stands out about the entire range is their consistency of tone - it just does not change.

So what has improved with the gZero10 ?...
- the dynamics are faster
>>> the gZero6 was excellent, but the gZero10 is significantly faster

- the very fine details have improved- especially the those extremely fine whispery details that contributes to the emotion of a vocal performance and also the mechanical artifacts as the performer depress instrument keys or move up and down the fret/finger board adding to the realism.

- the image is more spacious and accurate - instruments and artists are placed with laser precision but the space around them not only contains artifacts from their instruments, but also those adjacent instruments. It's a much more natural blend.

- the bass is significantly deeper, but extremely well controlled to the point where textures, even in the lowest frequencies can be heard.

But for me, the most convincing improvement is the reproduction of the venue acoustics present in recording of live performances.

One album I have is Julian Bream and John Williams Together. The venue acoustics have always muddied their position on the stage, but the gZero10's have cured that issue and then some - this is perhaps one of the best live recordings I have - now :-)

I have had the opportunity to audition the gZero3 on a friends very nice system and we both agreed they outperformed his far more expensive silver XLR interconnects from a well known brand, so the gZero10's should provide an even better sonic performance on systems capable of extremely high resolution.

If I had to sum up the key qualities of the gZero10 I would have to say they are fast, articulate, spacious, smooth and are able to convey the emotion of the performer and the space of the venue

These IC's are extremely good on my analogue rig, but on my DAC they bring the performance as close to analogue as I will probably get.

Either way, these IC's are excellent performers and will give more expensive cables a run for their money.

Yes, they are a little pricey, but they will probably be the last cables you buy.

Visit the KLE Innovations web site for more details and reviews

And if you do happen to buy a pair - be sure to give them 300 hours burn-in

Regards
williewonka
yping
351 posts
 
So, are you going to get the 10's? :-)

Williewonka, well... I like to DIY a little and up till now I have tried the KLEI Pure Harmony with my DIY cable and while that was good, even very good IMO, the gZero6 ICs that I listened to were easily, and even noticeably, better!

I am in 2 or 3 minds at the moment... should I try the KLEI Absolute Harmony RCAs with my DIY cable only to find that the gZero6 ICs are better, and the gZero10 ICs are even betterer, or simply buy a pair of gZero6 ICs, or gZero10 ICs, knowing that they are already better/excellent, and betterer/excellenter, than my current DIY cables :)

Still thinking... that the Pure Harmony RCAs are the best RCAs I have ever used on my DIY cables and it would appear from your write ups that the Absolute Harmony RCAs are better, even noticeably better... so, all good and still thinking, for a little while longer :)
yping
351 posts
 
Williewonka, the KLEI gZero10 ICs had loads and loads of detail and are probably the most detailed IC that I have listened to. The nice thing with them was that I couldn't hear any down side to them. They presented the detail with a rich full bodied sound and extremely deep tight bass, which was stunning, with a very natural sounding presentation... they were very, very nice... hmmm :)
williewonka OP
3,068 posts
 
yPing - did you audition the 10's in your system?

I've auditioned the 10's in mine and they sound really nice, but they are a little pricey for my taste, so I've opted to stay with the 6's - for now :-)

My hi-fi budget is limited and I have another item to upgrade first

It's all about balance :-)
yping
351 posts
 
No, someone elses system... are the 6's are nearly as good as the 10's, in your system?
williewonka OP
3,068 posts
 
Yping - the 10's are definitely better than the 6's in my system and probably more so if they are used with higher resolution components.

My problem is - I a bit too pragmatic and frugal for this hobby.
- I DIY most stuff because it saves me $$$.
- my system is modestly priced.
- however it performs way above it's price point
- mainly due to my cabling choices

Right now the 10's are a little "to rich" for my wallet (and mindset), but if I should elect to upgrade my components there may be a solid case for the 10's in the future.

Right now the 6's are performing very well and sticking with them affords me the opportunity to upgrade my phono cartridge, which is something I've been wanting to do for a while.

If the 6's fail to convey the level of performance I am expecting from the cartridge upgrade I might just opt for the 10's.

But to be honest - I think the 6's have a LOT more left in them

Regards...
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