Cable Asylum: REVIEW: RS Audio Solid Silver Cable by Thang

Model:	Solid Silver
Category:	Cable
Suggested Retail Price:	$99
Description:	Interconnect Cable
Manufacturer URL:	RS Audio
Manufacturer URL:	RS Audio

Review by Thang ( A ) on August 14, 2003 at 00:20:21
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While searching for a way to improve the bottom end in my system, I came aross with less expensive way by playing with cables. In the past, I used to put least effort and investment on cables until now. Perhaps economical condition forces me to pay attention to this weak link in my system. Up to now, I had settled with JPS products on IC/speaker cable after few attempts on other kind of cables.

After doing some reading on Audiogon and Audio Asylum, I started with Bogdan and RS Audio Cable products. However, I decide to try on RS Audio since they support trial period concept. In my mind, it would be impossible to design a cable to satisfy all possible combinations of all products in the market.

I ordered the RS Solid Silver interconnect first. With total cost $105 ($99 + $6 shipping) for 1m RCA IC, I really did't expect much. The cable arrived within few days, as soon as I replaced it with my JPS Superconductor+, I experienced the total new dimension in my system. Better stereo separation, soundstage improved, more transparency and higher resolution, and particular the midrange where this cable really distances it from others. With this cable, it is increasing difficulty for me to justify my second system where I have Welbourne Lab SET amp to drive Living Voice Avantar speakers.

I was so impressed with Solid Silver so I went ahead to order Kevlar Starchord power cord from RS Audio. Since MF Nu-Vista doesn't have standard IEC 15A, so I had to order special request UK IEC plug on Kevlar PC. I think that I solved the weakness bottom end on Nu-Vista after conneting Kevlar cord to Nu-Vista. Bass is deeper, tighter and more distinct. Strong recommendation to Nu-Vista owners, before upgrade to aother amp, try the power cable from RS Audio, you might change your decision.

Product Weakness: None
Product Strengths: Better stereo separation, soundstage improved, more transparency and higher resolution

Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	Nu-Vista M3
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	Sony SCD-XA777ES
Speakers:	JM Lab Mini Utopia
Cables/Interconnects:	RS Audio Solid Silver
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, Vocal, New Age
Room Size (LxWxH):	14' x 12' x 10'
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner

Product Weakness:	None
Product Strengths:	Better stereo separation, soundstage improved, more transparency and higher resolution