rosevilleca
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Has anyone listened to this dock? How's it compare sonically to the Super Cotton Dock?
ALO Au/Ag Series Line Out Dock
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wsilvio
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I'm curious about this too.
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ken recommneded these over super cotton, so i guess in his sense, it's better?
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I have this dock, but can't compare it to anything other than the Bling Bling dock as that is the only other I have heard. It really makes great music compared to the BB dock...
indeed, I would also like to know the difference of these in comparison to the normal super cottons
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any other inputs from other members?
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no more input????
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The AuAg dock is slightly warmer to my assessments, its also has some resistance to future tarnishing of the silver wire. I have yet to notice any effect of tarnishing on the silver wire however.
kb
| Originally Posted by ninja95 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have this dock, but can't compare it to anything other than the Bling Bling dock as that is the only other I have heard. It really makes great music compared to the BB dock... |
The AuAg dock is slightly warmer to my assessments, its also has some resistance to future tarnishing of the silver wire. I have yet to notice any effect of tarnishing on the silver wire however.
kb
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Ken, is the Au/Ag sleeved with Teflon to help further prevent corrosion?
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No...or atleast, probably not.
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Unless you look at the lisa ICs which are coated with teflon....the descriptions are different in every section where the AuAg is available...
| Originally Posted by Gnoshroom /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ken, is the Au/Ag sleeved with Teflon to help further prevent corrosion? |
No...or atleast, probably not.
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| ALO pushing the sonic envelope yet again with the ALO SCD Au/Ag Series cable. We take a our special 20 gauge solid silver wire and have it coated in 24K pure gold in our lab. This wire is pushed though extra thick 100% natural cotton and to yield the guts of a cable unparalleled in sonic capabilities. The treatment gives the silver tarnish stability and adds a warming effect to the sonics. |
Unless you look at the lisa ICs which are coated with teflon....the descriptions are different in every section where the AuAg is available...
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Tarnishing of silver wire shouldn't be a big deal. Silver Sulfate shouldn't really affect audio properties from silver in the chemical sense, IE doesn't change from the normal conductor properties.
From ALOAudio:
ALOaudio - Audio Line Out: Interconnect cables and portable line out docks for iPod
Don't get confused by what they call it, its silver sulfate, not silver oxide. That doesn't happen naturally I don't believe.
EDIT: Just purchased the LISA III Au/Ag cable. I will be able to report a little later on it.
| Originally Posted by KB /img/forum/go_quote.gif The AuAg dock is slightly warmer to my assessments, its also has some resistance to future tarnishing of the silver wire. I have yet to notice any effect of tarnishing on the silver wire however. kb |
Tarnishing of silver wire shouldn't be a big deal. Silver Sulfate shouldn't really affect audio properties from silver in the chemical sense, IE doesn't change from the normal conductor properties.
From ALOAudio:
ALOaudio - Audio Line Out: Interconnect cables and portable line out docks for iPod
Don't get confused by what they call it, its silver sulfate, not silver oxide. That doesn't happen naturally I don't believe.
EDIT: Just purchased the LISA III Au/Ag cable. I will be able to report a little later on it.
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No the cable is pushed in a extra thick 100% natural cotton tube. No Teflon or PVC.
kb
| Originally Posted by Gnoshroom /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ken, is the Au/Ag sleeved with Teflon to help further prevent corrosion? |
No the cable is pushed in a extra thick 100% natural cotton tube. No Teflon or PVC.
kb
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Ken,
How is this cable compare with your ALO Jumbo 2 Cryo X 2 Silver
I currently have this one. What would be the difference?
| Originally Posted by KB /img/forum/go_quote.gif No the cable is pushed in a extra thick 100% natural cotton tube. No Teflon or PVC. kb |
Ken,
How is this cable compare with your ALO Jumbo 2 Cryo X 2 Silver
I currently have this one. What would be the difference?
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That one you have is going to be more durable, have a rich midrange, be very full, tight bass and warm with out loosing the top end detail. The Au/Ag has a slightly larger soundstage, is more open and slightly better imaging.
Its rather difficult for me to be flowery enough (articulate) to really make a good assessment for people. I know it when I hear it, right away but have trouble putting it into words.
Ken
| Originally Posted by udeupa /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ken, How is this cable compare with your ALO Jumbo 2 Cryo X 2 Silver
I currently have this one. What would be the difference?
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That one you have is going to be more durable, have a rich midrange, be very full, tight bass and warm with out loosing the top end detail. The Au/Ag has a slightly larger soundstage, is more open and slightly better imaging.
Its rather difficult for me to be flowery enough (articulate) to really make a good assessment for people. I know it when I hear it, right away but have trouble putting it into words.
Ken
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this is the reason why i got this lod, as i listen more to trance, downtempo and ambient music. i noticed this from my previous quables lod.
| Originally Posted by KB /img/forum/go_quote.gif The Au/Ag has a slightly larger soundstage, is more open and slightly better imaging. |
this is the reason why i got this lod, as i listen more to trance, downtempo and ambient music. i noticed this from my previous quables lod.
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