Cable Asylum: REVIEW: Kimber Kable Hero Cable by mschlack

Model:	Hero
Category:	Cable
Suggested Retail Price:	$160
Description:	RCA-terminated interconnect
Manufacturer URL:	Kimber Kable
Manufacturer URL:	Kimber Kable

Review by mschlack ( A ) on September 24, 2006 at 12:15:25
IP Address: 71.243.96.171

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I recently placed two of these in my system (pre to amp, DAC to pre)replacing AQ King Cobras. There was an immediate improvement. Quieter, clearer. I believe this is because both transients are more detailed and decays last longer. The locking WBTs are a big plus, especially in a home theater system where there are so many ICs that it's easy to nudge one loose just be fiddling with something else.
I was concerned about the absence of shielding, but these are very quiet.

Product Weakness: None so far
Product Strengths: Clear, quiet, detailed, firm connection

Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	Odyssey Stratos
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	B&K Ref 30
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	Project .12
Speakers:	B&W 703
Cables/Interconnects:	AQ, Kimber
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	jazz, blues, rock, folk, classical
Other (Power Conditioner etc.):	Monster 250
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner

Product Weakness:	None so far
Product Strengths:	Clear, quiet, detailed, firm connection