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
kyoto
Interesting findings. I once owned Siltech G3 interconnects and speaker cables. Imo, the gold/silver alloy adds a little more weight and body at the expense of absolute definition. I replaced my G3s with the Pure Note Paragons which were a better match for my system. I took the savings and upgraded my speakers. Pure Note cables do offer a lot for the money and they are well made.
Nice review. I replaced my Nordost Valhallas with the Paragons last year and have not looked back.
Hi rch10, in your reply on Audiogon you mentioned the fact that you’ve sold your Nordost Valhalla’s in favour of the Pure Note Paragon Enhanced. How come that you sold your multithousand dollar cable and replaced it with a sub 1000 US dollar one? What is the main difference sonically between the Valhalla and the Paragon Enhanced? Have you also heard the Wireworld Gold Eclipse? Does the Paragon Enhanced have the harmonic richness through the midband like the top-of-the-line Siltechs?

Chris