acoustic zen reference or venustas

This is a rhetorical question, right? There is no winner, and no one can tell you which you will like better. No one can tell you what 'flavor' of cable you will like best anymore than anyone could tell you which flavor of ice cream you will like best.

That being said, I would say the PAD is warmer and more musical, while the AZ is more accurate with better definition. Which would suit your tastes and system best only you can decide.

Cheers,
John

the answer is about acoustic zen silver reference vs purist venustas

BTW….Are you talking about the ICs, Digital cables, or power cords?

John provided you the answer as best as anyone could.

What did you think of those two cables when you auditioned them?

Then there's 'your' answer... not mine... maybe not John's either. Maybe not anyone else's too.... but it is your answer.... for your gear and in your room according to your ears!

That's how every "BEST OF" or "XYZ VS. ABC" solutionm is unearthed. By the user themselves... unless of course you don't mind listening with someone else's ears, system, Preferences, music, room, etc.

Only popularity can be somewhat decided by threads such as these 'what's best' or 'which is better...'

Nothing more.

Do you want popular? Or do you want what works best in your rig and for your ears? John gave you the template... now just decide and check out the one which comes closest to your needs.

Good luck.