jaghouse
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I got a set of 1m RCA Harmonic Tech Truthlinks a couple of weeks ago from Audiogon in hopes that I would gain some bass extension, move the midrange up some (more forward), and put the highs slightly back on the soundstage.
Comparisons made are against the JPS Superconductor+.
Well, the Truthlinks did great in the mids and lows. Bass is fantastic, extended... I am definately hearing more in this region than with the JPSs.
The midrange is slightly more forward and full on the Truthlinks, but the tone is similar to the JPSs.
On to the highs (specifically how cymbals are portrayed), and this is where the problems arise. The JPS cables to me tend to have, with certain cds, treble that is more forward than the rest of the spectrum. I have read that the Truthlinks are more laid-back. Well in my setup they are more than laid-back. The Truthlinks have little air, have short duration (cymbal crashes die in half the time vs. the JPSs), are pushed too far back on the soundstage, and sound hissy.
On recordings that have distant treble, you can hardly hear this region on the Truthlinks. The biggest problem is that cymbals sound like someone just put some fish on the fryer.... HISSSSS. Although the JPSs may have somewhat forward highs they have great air, duration, and tonal accuracy.
Also the JPSs seems to be a blacker, quieter cable than the Truthlinks.
I was amazed in how different these cables sounded. This was my first A/B cable comparison and untill now have underestimated the effects cables have on a system.
Well, I will keep the Superconductors, but the bass from the Truthlinks is going to be missed.
Comparisons made are against the JPS Superconductor+.
Well, the Truthlinks did great in the mids and lows. Bass is fantastic, extended... I am definately hearing more in this region than with the JPSs.
The midrange is slightly more forward and full on the Truthlinks, but the tone is similar to the JPSs.
On to the highs (specifically how cymbals are portrayed), and this is where the problems arise. The JPS cables to me tend to have, with certain cds, treble that is more forward than the rest of the spectrum. I have read that the Truthlinks are more laid-back. Well in my setup they are more than laid-back. The Truthlinks have little air, have short duration (cymbal crashes die in half the time vs. the JPSs), are pushed too far back on the soundstage, and sound hissy.
On recordings that have distant treble, you can hardly hear this region on the Truthlinks. The biggest problem is that cymbals sound like someone just put some fish on the fryer.... HISSSSS. Although the JPSs may have somewhat forward highs they have great air, duration, and tonal accuracy.
Also the JPSs seems to be a blacker, quieter cable than the Truthlinks.
I was amazed in how different these cables sounded. This was my first A/B cable comparison and untill now have underestimated the effects cables have on a system.
Well, I will keep the Superconductors, but the bass from the Truthlinks is going to be missed.