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Neutral CableAward winning designs from Italy by the design genius, Fabio Sorrentino
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Award winning designs...plus a new State-of-the-Art series!
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Reviews & Comments
http://hifipig.com/neutral-cable-fascimo-interconnects-and-power-cables/
Excerpts:
Fascino Interconnect "The first track I played was ‘Gypsy’ by Fleetwood Mac. Immediately I noticed an instant sense of clarity and overall clean up to the background which sat there as black as I had ever noticed it, with great depth combined with a more layered 3D image. Vocals were extraordinarily natural and conveyed an articulate pronunciation which breathed a new life into the central focus of the soundstage. Bass was taut and extended with great layering and the top end sparkled in a silky manner, ‘this is like a great analogue setup’ I thought, there was so much control and texture to the presentation." "The cables signature was definitely perceived to be one of neutrality with no discerning coloration or character, although the music itself had a huge character to its flow." For a cable that sounds so neutral it is very lively and energetic, yet handles delicate passages with finesse. A sense of atmosphere and ambience overlays a pin point soundstage, resulting in layers of texture which captivates the performance in an engaging way and had me toe tapping and singing along to the music very quickly! "Acoustic guitars have a lingering ring, timbre and body and chords hang in the air as the next is plucked out of an ambient fading layer on Nils Lofgrens ‘Keith Don’t Go’ from his Acoustic Live album." "One of my favourite vocalists and an extremely hard act to live up to is Loreena McKennit, her album ‘Mask and the Mirror’ is a joy to listen to and the track ‘Full’ has some of the most beautiful liquid vocals of any I’ve heard. A cable too smooth sounding will add unwanted body and mush to her voice and one which is overly clean and bright will pin you to the ceiling." "Neutral Cables Fascino gave her voice the natural clarity it deserved, delicate and powerful with body retaining that liquidity I mentioned. The track is all about the vocal – nothing more – and this Italian piece of wire correctly animated its presence in a wonderful way that once again put a smile on my face." "There is nothing warm and romantic about the Fascino’s sound, it’s not bloomy or smooth, nor is it harsh or bright, what it does do is accurately convey the music with a neutral presentation, with grip and bandwidth. There is lots of attention to detail, once again in a control manner without edginess. The Italian can present delicacy in harmonies and gently portray little nuances in the music, as well as command huge dynamic passages and slam with authority. It allows the music to determine what is required from a track."
Fascino AC Cord "Listening to Norah Jone’s ’Come Away With Me’ album really expressed a new texture to the performance throughout instruments and vocals. Timbre had a new layer of depth and insight which immediately became apparent on her track." ‘Feelin’ The Same Way’ picking up on the acoustic guitars strings being rubbed quite excitedly! Bass guitar single notes were full and rounded and the delicate tones of Norah’s voice simply flowed from and very black yet ambient background…as did the notes from her piano in ‘Come Away with Me’." "The mains cables seemed to add a sense of freedom to the music, allowing it to express itself with manners and grace, never detracting from the overall control of busier passages or demanding bass notes."
REVIEW: Neutral USB (wavac system owner)
Price $295 (0.8m)
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Conductors: Silver-plated copper
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Power conductors separated from signal conductors
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Special vibration damping methods are used • System: MACBook(2008)-Apple Lossless -- HRMusicStreamer+, wavac preamp & SET Amplifier, Köchel high-sensitive loudspeakers & sub-woofer
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The Neutral USB comes from Italy and is distributed in US by tmh audio (www.tmhaudio.com). It offers very high quality construction and is comparable to USB cables selling for much more.
Sonically it is very transparent, extremely detailed and dynamic with a purity that seems to removes “digital jitter”. This results in an analog sound which makes it so easy to just LISTEN & ENJOY! I heard detail I didn't know existed!!!
One example of this newly discovered detail is the Beatles song “Come Together”.
With the Nordost, John Lennon’s voice sounded like a typical recording without distinctive attributes. When listening through the Neutral USB, the electronic processing of his voice was clearly revealed. The transparency of the track definitely expressed the electronic manipulation. Such a difference! With the Neutral-- ALL files offer sonic nuances that draw you closer to the music.
The Neutral offers good speed with superior 3-D imaging and a very wide soundstage. Again the cable conveys a very accurate and "real" musical quality. And this is just with an entry level DAC! Compared to the Nordost, the Neutral bests it in every area.
Even with older analog tracks, i.e. 1960's or compromised engineering the Neutral translates the music as listenable. This USB doesn't warm or color it just renders the files as they are presented….NEUTRAL!
The cost is nominal and worth so much more than its cost! I was stunned!
I’m selling the Nordost.
Bottom line – Neutral Cable USB is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Mantra2 AC Power Cord Review Excerpts (S. Korea)
"First, look at the accuracy of the soundstage & resolution."
"The fast transients gave a feeling of being refreshed."
"Appearance of the performer does not change and offers more dynamics than PAD (reference)."
"But it adds quickness and weight where appropriate."
"Cantante Domino" pipe organ intro is clear with authority and shows the negative rapid movement of the keyboard. The sleek, airy feel even when a clear contrast is drawn as a whole."
"Diana Krall's "Look of Love" shows the atmosphere without exceeding the natural setting."
"Hoang Maria Pires Mozart sonatas were played eight times with a lively atmosphere that was appropriate."
"Deep soundstage, clear and transparent like a sunlit window and sound was close to a real piano."
"The Mantra2 is such a cable - emotionally musical and is clearly a great cable."
Mantra2 USB ReviewExcerpts
"RonsAudioBlog"-NL
compared to Kimber USB...
"The difference is overwhelming. The gains in openess is stunning."
"The timbre is open and there's better fluidity. There is more detail. Acoustic instruments have a greater realism that is comparable to live music".
"The soundstage is wider and deeper. The midrange is more lifelike thanks to the details and a more vivid presentation."
"The low frequencies are dynamic and well extended."
Mantra2 AC Power Cord - Fedeltà del Suono (FDS) (possible 5 stars)
● Transparency/Timbre 4½ ● Soundstage 4 ● Dynamics 4 ● Bass Articulation 4 ● Midrange Resolution 5 ● Treble Precision 4 ● Treble extension 4
Mantra2 Interconnect Review Excerpts (S. Korea)
"In comparison to Nordost Blue Heaven, the Mantra2 offered more bass weight."
"Pink Floyd's 'Shine On You Crazy Diamond' intro, you feel the numerous small and large grains of water droplets moving in the song."
"The thickness of the crystal clear water droplets fill the space and providing a resolution of lower level detail."
"Energy is rapid, fast and quick."
"Maisky to play Vivaldi's Cello Concerto with an impression of fast, rapid starts and runs."
"On the other hand, the portrayal of texture is a deep and intense episode."
"These two parts (texture & speed) cannot coexist but like two sides of a coin, I have nothing but praise for Mantra2 to be able to capture these two attributes of phrasing."
"Chorus is presented in the background in a very precise three-dimensional soundstage."
"The 'Neutral' is an accurate representation of the cable."
"Emotion is in this great cable."
Mantra2 Interconnect - Fedeltà del Suono (FDS) (possible 5 stars)
● Transparency/Timbre 4½ ● Soundstage 4½ ● Dynamics 4 ● Bass Articulation 4 ● Midrange Resolution 4½ ● Treble Precision 4 ● Treble extension 4
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