just bought 1m of this amazing AC cable (haha actually 2 weeks ago lah...), the acrolink 4030.....both ends were terminated with oyaide P-079 and C-079...
the cable was $150 per meter and each plug $105.....total damage = $360........other than my shunyata diamondback, this is by far the most expensive AC cable i have....
acrolink has been around for many many years but this is the first time i am using their high purity copper stuff......not cheap but hope it's good....:)
the oyaide power and iec plugs are fast gaining a solid reputation among audiophiles with their jewel-like construction and "amazingly good" sonic performance..... one touch and u can tell these japanese really have utmost pride in their products.......the polycarbonate body feels hmmm...shiok shiok...... and the 2 micron gold-plating on the phosphorus bronze contact is super smooth super shiny..... just like those things u see at a goldsmith..... somemore dun play play, full 24k gold was used....
all these are not for show only cos the quality of the contact is evident the moment u insert the plugs .......... positive and reassuring....... the grip is excellent and confident inspiring....
if u are into audio long enough, u probably know that there are usually 2 camps.....one would say cables dun make a difference lah so dun waste money while the other camp swears by the exotic stuff..... so who should you believe? well neither, just try and see if it makes any difference for you, for your system, for your room.....
as for me, yeah i think cables make a difference and are important components in my system......yup, u saw it correctly....i consider them important enough to be deemed components.....
after so much babbling, let us come back to this acrolink stuff again......haha.....let's not get distracted.... at the risk of sounding like a salesman for acrolink, let me tell u, this stuff is good......
how good? hmm.....
how about a lower noise floor that allows you to hear more of the nuances.... more of the music.....?
how about a cleaner, smoother and more extended high frequency presentation.....?? more details yet smoother...... not bad a gain huh ...:)
how about a firmer and bigger punch for the bass.....?
overall............. $360 and worth every cent of it....
pls dun believe me without ever trying it out....
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