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Element Cable Apollo Speaker Cable Review
(April 7, 2010) -- Andre Marc, Audio/Video Revolution
Silver Serenade
(Feb 10, 2010) -- Andre Marc, Audio/Video Revolution
Element Signature Stealth "es"
(August 2009) -- Jerry Seigel, 10 Audio.
Element Cable - Sanity Restored
-- Dave Thomas, The Stereo Times.
Twisted Pair II Interconnects and Speaker Cables (second opinion)
-- Roger S. Gordon, Positive Feedback Online, Issue 16
Twisted Pair II Interconnects and Speaker Cables
-- Tom Campbell, Positive Feedback Online, Issue 15
EC Double Run, Musical II, and Silver Serenade interconnect
-- GoodSound! (2/16/2006 Archives) |
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Testimonial by Don C. (Palm Springs, CA) |
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The Twisted II interconnects are great. More detail, resolution, clarity and bass than my Alpha-Core Micro Pearl coppers. Smooth too.
Equipment:
Portal Panache Integrated amp
Musical Fidelity X-Ray CD
Kef Q35.2
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Testimonial by Earl |
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Great product and service..only surpassed by the great value. The digital power cord seems to have enahnced the deep black background of my Rotel CD player. I am extremely pleased..!!
Equipment:
Rotel CD Player, Magnepan 1.6 QR speakers, Odyssey Stratos power amp, Onkyo Pre amp..ZU cable ICs, PS Audio Ultimate Outlet.. |
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Testimonial by Darrell P. (Orting, WA) |
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With the Element cables [ElementCord] in my system my monoblocks took on new dimension and depth. I have cables 10x the price that dont do as well as these. Truly a no BS product, great build quality highly recommended.
Equipment:
Wadia 861, Kora eclipse tube pre, Kora Cosmos 100 watt pure class A monoblocks, Martin Logan Prodigy's. |
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Testimonial by Dan C. |
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GREAT SERVICE!!
THE PRODUCT WAS AS DESCRIBED AND MORE THAN WORTH THE SALES PRICE.
DAN C. |
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Testimonial by Reuben D. (Boise, Idaho) |
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When I first saw the new Twisted Pair Ultra, I thought how could they make these better than the original Twisted Pair II? I placed an order for two pairs knowing that if the Ultra weren't any better, I can easily return them within 30 days.
My first impression of them when I hook them up was the immediate increase to focus of what I was listening to. The first CD I tried was Natures Concertos XRCD24 as I listened to the different soundtracks I immediately found myself immersed as though I was sucked in to the recording that I was listening to. The more I listened I noticed increased detail to instruments and the soundstage opened up more then before using the original Element Cable Twisted Pair II Interconnects.
The next day I started to really listen to different CDs that I have listened to so much before. The first one I put on was one of my favorite bands called Taking Back Sunday. I listened to their album Where You Want to Be. I chose the song New American Classic which is one of my favorite songs of all time. I listened very closely and found myself listening to an increase in detail and resolution that I had never heard before in that song. The guitar strings where played with such detail and hung out there with increased detail. The lead singers voice came in and I found his voiced stripped away of unnatural artifacts and sounding extremely neutral which excited me even further.
I have listened to that song in the past at least a 100 times before. As the song gets toward the end the Kick Drum comes in and I was just blown away at the increased speed and bass definition that I heard from it. I was really excited knowing that I had an interconnect cable that was definitely improved on.
The CD that I was most blown away on was Goo Goo Dolls Iris.
I listened to the song Iris and found myself listening to the recording with absolute authority. When the instruments came in I was blown away at how much quicker it sounded. I felt as though I was there for sure and was in my own sense in a land of Audio Nirvana. I continued to put on other CDs that I had listened to so much in the past and noticed increases in detail and bass in all of them.
Are the benefits of this cable worth buying over the old interconnects? I would say yes, they have improved on the performance of the cable. For anyone thinking of buying these cables I would say make sure you have them Cryogenically Treated when you buy them.
Element Cable has improved on an already excellent product and has made it better at the best price in the audiophile market. |
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Testimonial by Wally K. (Tucker, GA) |
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The composite cable I ordered works great. I needed it for an older TV that has no inputs for composite cables. The Element cable cleaned up the video trash I was getting when watching DVDs.
The cable's construction quality is very good. |
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Testimonial by Randy C. (Crestwood, KY) |
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I recently purchased 1 Terminator and 2 Stealth power cords from Anthony. I use a combination of modified and upgraded Conrad Johnson power and preamp in a bi-amp configuration to drive Sonus Faber Extremas. The front end is Electrocompaniet EMC-1 that I use as a transport with a DAC-Lite modified by the good people at Tube Research Labs. The addition of the Element Signature power cords made a significant improvements in detail with improved accuracy and sound stage. The bass became tighter and the entire presentation became more enjoyable. To borrow an expression, it just sounds better. The fit and finish of the Stealth and Terminator are first class and the cords are easy to work with. Anthony gave me quick responses to my questions and provided helpful and knowledgeable information. I can highly recommend either the Stealth or Terminator power cords. I hope to have the opportunity to audition the Element Signature speaker cables and interconnects in the near future.
Thanks Anthony, RC |
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Testimonial by Jerry C. (Evanston, IL) |
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Sent: Thursday, Feb 10, 2005 11:36 AM
Subject: I Love My Element Cables
Dear Chris,
After a fews days of burning them in, I connected my new Element Cables to this equipment. In each case they replaced the stock cables which came with the equipment.
I use 6' ElementCord power cables for my Aronov Integrated Tube Amplifier 960I and my Acoustic Research PH3 Tube Phono Preamp. My Esoteric DV-50S CD/SACD player got a 6' Red Storm w/ upgraded IEC.
With each addition, there were audible improvements. The total synergy of the system with everything is place was terrific. Good high-frequency definition with reduced glare. Increased space around the instruments and an extended more solid bass response.
Overall, warmer and at the same time more-detailed sonics with an improved soundstage. The cables were a major upgrade at a very modest price. Many thanks.
Jerry C.
THE CLASSICAL COLLECTOR
Evanston, IL
http://www.classicalcollector.com |
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Testimonial by Mark P. (Milwaukee, WI) |
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The power cable [ElementCord] I received was well built. I needed a 20A IEC for my PS Audio UA, at the time I was using the stock PS cord for the input and a AudioQuest NRG-3 on the output to the amp. I was really looking to get a longer 20A IEC to move the Ps Audio closer. What I didn't expect was the change that the PC did to my system, there was a immediate improvement in the bass pitch and definition and the music took on a sense of ease. I have since sold the Audio Quest PC and will be ordering another Elemental PC.
Thank you very much, Mark |
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Testimonial by David H. (Pensacola, FL) |
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The "Elementcord" power cords I bought from Element Cable are the perfect. They not only look great, they are made at least as good as anything I have seen or used at any price point. Anyone who thinks you have to spend big money to get great quality is just throughing away money. Keep up the good work!!
David
Equipment:
Hitachi, 51SWX21B, HDTV
B&K, REFERENCE 50, PRE/PRO
SHERBOURN, 7/2100, AMP
PARADIGM, REF. STUDIO, 100V.2 PAIR
PARADIGM, REF. STUDIO, 20V.2 PAIR
PARADIGM, REF. STUDIO, CC
PARADIGM, SUB. PW2200
DENON, DVD-2900, DVD-AUDIO/SACD PLAYER
SONY, CDP-CX455, 400DISC CD PLAYER
JVC, HR-S5300U, S-VHS
DENON, DP-51F, TURNTABLE
PRO-JECT, PHONO-BOX SE, PHONO PREAMP
X-BOX, GAME CONSOLE
PANAMAX, MAX-5300, LINE CONDITIONER
ELEMENT, ELEMENTCORD, POWER CABLE
VTI, STANDS AND RACKS
WIFE, MUST REALY LOVE ME!!!
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Testimonial by Jim B. (Fall River, Mass.) |
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About 4 years ago I bought a couple of biware twisted pair cables and have enjoyed them ever since. So frequently we fail to appreciate something fully until we are deprived of it, and such was the case with those cables.
Recently I rearranged some furniture in my listening room and your 6' cables weren't long enough. I had to revert to a pair of old Harmonic Technologies cables. The difference was staggering. All the life and presence seemed to be sucked out of the music, even after the HT cables had a chance to burn in.
I moved the furniture back the way it was before and restored the Element cables to my system.
Thanks for making a difference. |
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Testimonial by Henry S. (Whiting, NJ) |
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Purchased Musical II interconnect w/Cardas GSMO. All I can say is WOW! I am more than pleased with the product and service and had to purchase a second pair. My system never sounded better.
Equipment:
Motif 2001mf SS 200wpc amplifier by Conrad Johnson, BAT Vk3i tube preamplifier, Music Fidelity A3.2 CD player, Music Fidelity X-10 v3 tube buffer, KEF Reference 105 speakers |
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Testimonial by Norm |
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| I just bought my second ElementCord. I bought the first for my DAC; I didn't expect to hear any difference, but I was immediately blown away. The soundstage was wider and deeper, imaging was much more precise, and sounds emerged from a deep velvet background. Even my non-audiophile wife could hear the difference. I bought the second for my CD transport, again not expecting much, but again I was blown away. The sound became more three-dimensional, and the improvement in bass clarity and weight was beyond belief. Element Cable's products are audiophile-grade in construction and sound, but without the pretension and the ripoff price. Great products, great people. |
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Testimonial by Sunil P. (Oakhill, VA) |
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Ordered the Twisted Pair II single run speaker cables and am thrilled that they cured some serious bass definition issues I was having. They sound lush in all other respects and otherwise seem very neutral in their delivery and presentation. While I am very happy with them, I was using some 17 year old Monster cable (I was too busy to change them!). So, just about anything should sound better than them. That said, as much as I felt the sound was wrong before with the crappy cable, I feel that the sound now is very right. These are not aggressive cables in that the high end is still very smooth and not edgy. Their detailing is quite strong also and they manage to bring out the nuances and textures in music nicely in the mids. Soundstaging and air are excellent also. On the bass front, they changed what was mud to wonderfully articulate, powerful and smooth bass without it being overweighty. In essence, it just sounds right now. At the price I paid, they are a ridiculous value. I heard my same system with a $2 pair of brand name speaker cables and the bass was always just not right me. I have not heard a single negative yet with them, which is why I characterize them as very neutral and supportive of fine music. It feels like I have able to get that magical combination of tube-like sound but with solid state detail/control and these cables are able to bring that about in combination with my electronics and speakers.
I ordered the powercord also and have spent all my time with the speaker cables so I have nothing to report there yet. I also want to replace some of my other dated hodgepodge of cabling with your cables at some point, too. But, one thing at a time but I don't plan on waiting 7 years for that.
Equipment:
Krell amp, preamp, CD
Vienna Acoustics Strauss speakers
Musical Fidelity X10V3 Tube Buffer
Dakiom stabilizers
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Testimonial by Tim E. (Albuquerque, NM) |
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| Element power chord...This chord beat my other $250.00 power chord! I would buy more products from Element in the future. |
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Testimonial by Tony S.(Bensenville, IL) |
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| Using the Musical II's between my pre-amp & amps. Very nice cables! Well built, sound great, & priced well! Thanks! |
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Testimonial by Michael P. (B.C., Canada) |
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| It's now been a month since I installed the Musical II interconnect between CD player and pre-amp as well as the Red Storm between CD player and Power Wedge and 3 ElementCord's to power amp, phono stage, and pre-amp. The difference is clear as is the sound - much clearer! Smoother, more detailed, livelier (better rhythm). I had wanted a DIY project but realized I would have had trouble making my own AC cables for the prices I found at Element, plus I'm sure the Element cables look better than I could have built. Good cables at a Good price. If you're looking to upgrade from stock AC's, you will have no regrets going with Element; I sure don't. |
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Testimonial by Bob G. (Lisle, IL) |
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My sound stage became more open and more detailed. The space between vocals became more define. I can hardly wait to listen to my system every day now. Great power cords!! I hope to buy more power cords soon for my martin logans. Thanks Bob
Equipment:
Linn turntable,Spectral Preamp and Amp and Martin Logan speakers. |
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Testimonial by Ron S. (Sparks, NV) |
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| I am the satisfied owner of three pair of Element Cable twisted pair interconnects. They were an obvious, immediate improvement over the Signal Cables that they replaced. I do not consider my self a golden eared audiophile who can hear a difference every time you add a vibrapod, or spray a contact with liquid gold. Prior to the switch from Signal to Element cable twisted pair, the only real "changes" I heard were with some tube rolling. In order to realize the full "differece, and improved "air" to my music, I had to switch all the cables at the same time. I still use my old cables for HT, but where it really matters, dedicated 2 channel, It is Element all the way. |
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Testimonial by Jeff B. (Alexandria, LA) |
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| The element power chord has to be one of the best built power cables I have ever purchased. This cable competes in quality against cables twice its price. Element service and sales has been top notch. My Anthem amp could not be happier!! Highly recomended!! |
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Testimonial by James B. (Boston, MA) |
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Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 3:42 PM
Subject: Enjoying your cables...........
Dear Sirs,
You made a bi-wire set of cables for me several months ago. I probably have about 200-300 hours of listening on them now, and I feel that I can make a fair assessment of them, though I don't know the lingo used by the audiophile community.
First, I regularly attend live concerts at two of the finest concert halls in the United States: Boston's Symphony Hall and Jordan Hall. My goal has been to achieve as close as possible a listening experience to what I hear in these two fine halls, no small feat.
I think your cables are a significant step toward realizing that goal. The highs are smooth and true; the mids are rich; and the lower range substantially full without unnatural resonances. Sound staging is big, deep, and dead-on. Instruments play with their true timbres and firmly in one place on the sound stage, no matter how loudly they are playing or in what register. I have previously used moderately priced Monster Cables and some rather expensive Harmonic Technology Pro-9 Plus cables. Element cables work better in my system than either of them.
System:
Jolida JD 100 CDP
Harmonic Technology Truth-Link Interconnects
Jolida JD 302B integrated amp (modified by Underwood Hi Fi / Parts ConneXion)
Element Cables
Von Schweikert VR-2 Speakers
Thanks for your good work. It has brought me many hours of musical pleasure.
Sincerely,
James B. |
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Testimonial by Bob Y. (West Bloomfield, MI) |
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GENTLEMEN:
I KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED TO READ THIS NOTE BUT I FINALLY GOT AN OPPORTUNITY TO TRY OUT YOUR TWISTED PAIR SPEAKER CABLES. I DELAYED THEIR DEBUT UNTIL I HAD SEVERAL PEOPLE (MY WIFE AND HER TWO SISTERS) AVAILABLE TO LISTEN ALONG WITH ME SO AS TO GET A VARIETY OF OPINIONS IN ADDITION TO THE FACT THAT I HAD JUST INSTALLED A NEW PAIR OF SPEAKERS IN MY SMALLISH DEN.
WELL, USING MY OLD MASS MARKET SPEAKER CABLES I PLAYED A CUT FROM THE LAST ACT OF AN ELDERLY RECORDING OF "I PURITANI" WITH PAVAROTTI IN HIS PRIME. THIS PARTICULAR CUT FEATURES A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING; SOLO INSTRUMENTS, ORCHESTRA, CHORUS, AND OF COURSE THE SINGERS. THERE IS EVEN A BRIEF SPOT OF PAVAROTTI SINGING A PHRASE IN FALSETTO. THAT WAS CERTAINLY A FIRST FOR MY FELLOW LISTENERS. THE REST OF THE SINGERS WERE ALSO IN THEIR PRIME BY THE WAY.
WELL, IT WAS OK BUT NOT REALLY SATISFYING DUE TO THE COMMON CD MALADY. JUST AS LITTLE ON THE HARD SIDE IN A DIFFICULT ROOM.
I SWITCHED TO YOUR CABLE AND REPLAYED THE SAME CUT. AT THE FIRST FEW NOTES, EVERYONE ( IT AMAZED ME THAT ALL OF US REACTED IN THE SAME WAY AT THE SAME TIME) EXCLAIMED IN VARIOUS WAYS, OH!, WOW! OR SIMILAR COMMENTS. WHAT A LOVELY EXPERIENCE FOR SOMEONE WHO ALWAYS SCOFFED AT SPEAKER CABLE MAKING A DIFFERANCE.
ANYWAY, THE DISAPPOINTMENT(YOURS)I REFERRED TO IS THAT I DON'T CARE HOW MUCH YOU BEG, YOU CAN'T HAVE MY TWISTED PAIR BACK.
I WILL SPREAD THE WORD.
SINCERELY,
BOB Y. |
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Testimonial by Gary A. (New York, NY) |
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I bought a twisted pair ic for my phono pre-amp to pre-amp connection. It is hardly broken in yet but the sound is smooth and detailed and the imagery is fine.
Thanks for a great product at a great price.
Gary |
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Testimonial by George |
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| Got the special order of Musical II. It works far better for digital audio than I would have expected. It's actually better than AT&T in my system.
Thanks, and you ought to try it out in different setups: it could be a real budget winner. |
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Testimonial by Richard W. (Sydney, Australia) |
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| The Titan Cu, Element Cables reference copper interconnect, is for the audiophile music-lover no, not a contradiction in terms. Stop listening for the faintest hint of colouration, a strangled double-bass or a tenor sax stripped of its natural timbre, because you wont hear this. Rather, youll be distracted bynothingbut the music. Now, Im your typically insecure, paranoid audiophile, constantly worried I might be missing out on something, always searching for perfection. But this cable cured me! With tonality and transparency across all the frequencies. A high, rich-sounding cymbal at the start of Miles Daviss So What on Kind of Blue sizzling away satisfyingly, set nice and deep in the soundstage. A normally muddy bass on the Kings of Leons Knocked Up now underpinning Caleb Followills vocal tunefully. The Doves beautiful There Goes the Fear no longer harsh or overly compressed, but listenable. The baroque strings of Christopher Hogwoods Academy of Music delicate, yet vibrant throughout Vivadis Four Seasons. After a fairly lengthy burning-in period, during which I despaired over an initial lushness or darkness, the Titan Cu came to life and did what Chord Company, Analysis Plus, van den Hul and Audioquest couldnt make my listening experience engaging and enjoyable. I took a stab in the dark buying a mid-price cable from a relatively unknown company, using one, very economical and unbiased review as a guide (see Elements website). I can safely say I wasnt disappointed. Even without the generous and unassuming service offered by Anthony and co, this cable is a veritable bargain that satisfies on every level. From an audiophile that loves music first thank you Element. |
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Testimonial by Leonard S. (Nevada City, CA) |
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| Super fast service! Received ordered parts in 2 days! Very pleased! Will do more business with Element in the future. |
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Testimonial by Glen Z. |
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| Replaced a $600 power cable with a Red Storm to no ill effect. |
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Testimonial by Scott Carroll |
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These cables (Component Video) are quite impressive. It is evident that a lot of attention to detail goes into the making.
Having had the M brand in the system in the past I decided it was time to upgrade. The connectors Element uses make a great connection without the risk of circuit board damage. The pictures on the website do not do these cable justice. They are very well built.
Some may look at the price and do the double take. These cables are well worth it. The quality and prde that goes into making them are head and shoulders above the store bought brands.
Scott Carroll |
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Testimonial by Jeff A. (La Verne, CA) |
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Cables received. Nice workmanship. Initial listening impressions were wonderful (replacing MIT T2's). Crystal clear highs, no grain, no noticeable change in mids, bass tight and accurate. I'm sure they'll get even better after they break in. Thanks for a great product at a great price!
Jeff |
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Testimonial by Dmitry (Boston, MA) |
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Great interconnects (Twisted Pair II Interconnect)! Better then Audioquest Vipers. Build quality is great.
Thanks!
Equipment:
NAD electronics, Linn Speakers |
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Testimonial by Patrick A. (Berkeley, CA) |
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Just received two Element power cords, exchanged them for generic computer power cords to energize my Ministat electrostatic monitors which require 1/2 watt per monitor. Did not expect too much, especially since only 1/2 watt was involved - but was I astounded by the great results! (every testimonial requires an obligatory exclamation mark).
Thanks for making a great product at a great price.
Patrick
Equipment:
Almarro 318A 15 watt SET NFB Integrated Amp Yamaha TX-2000 Tuner Cambridge 840C CD Player |
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Testimonial by Jerald |
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I have a pair of the Element Musical II ic's. They are a neutral and clear sounding cable and a great value. I think I'll try the ElementCord next.
Equipment:
40 watt tube int. amp, transport and dac, with 92db. eff. speakers. |
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Testimonial by Brian P. (Beaverton, OR) |
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| Wonderful interconnects [Twisted Pair w/ Cardas connectors]. Since we've moved to our new less sound friendly house, my wife and I have noticed an decline in the quality of the sound coming out of our speakers. After trying several high end (ie expensive) manufactures, upon the recommendation of a fellow Apogee owner, we decided to give Element Cable a try. What a difference, these cables have the best sound of any others we've tried. |
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Testimonial by Dave W. (Provo, Utah) |
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| I enthusiastically recommend the CC89259 twisted pair speaker cable. It made an immediate and noticable upgrade from the Original Monster Cable 2RCL 12/2 I've been using for several years ...more detail, more ambience, richer harmonics, very clean and transparent. I expected improvement with 2-channel music, but was shocked to hear the improvement with home theater. I was able to drop HT volume down by 3 db because the dialog comes across so much clearer. I can't imagine ever wanting anything more in a speaker cable and I have $20k invested in my audio gear. Thanks for making a great product that is also affordable! |
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Testimonial by Eddie M. (Athens, GA) |
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| The Red Storm Power Cord was the first after market power cable that I have ever bought, and, believe me when I say that once you've heard the difference this cable can make when used with your digital front end, there can be no going back. I use it with the OPPO 970 universal player and it seems to make the musical notes fuller, more distinct. The sound is just more right and true with the Red Storm compared to OPPO's stock power cord. Highly Recommended! |
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Testimonial by Carl U (Fair Oaks, CA) |
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Ordered a pair of twisted pair interconnects and twisted pair bi-wire speaker cables. They arrived well packaged and in reasonable time. After installing them on my system, and with a few days burn-in, they sound very good. I have certianly heard much more expensive cables that do not sound near as good as the Elements. I am satisfied with the performance of these cables and do not hesitate to recommed giving them a try.
Equipment:
Sota Star Turntable, Musical Flidelity A5 CD Player, Musical Fidelity A5 Integrated Amp. Home built speakers. |
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Testimonial by Adrian G. (Sacremento, CA) |
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They [Twisted Pair Speaker Cable] are wonderful. Opened up my system, more detail without the least bit of brittleness or edginess.
Equipment:
Creek CD 53, Creek 5350SE, Magnum-Dynalab Etude, Vandersteen Model 3 Signature |
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Testimonial by Martin R. (Colorado Springs, CO) |
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Anthony,
I received your cables [Red Storm PC] last night and they significantly upgraded the sound of my "hodge podge" stereo system. One of the digital power cables replaced the stock cable in a channel islands Audio - DAC - significant detail and imaging improvement and the other cable replaced the stock power cord in a SCE harmonic recovery devioce - adding more detail to the music, the cables are still breaking in but I can say I am truly amazed at the overall musical improvement these cables have made. Thank you for taking the time to put together a fine power cable and keeping the price so reasonable.
With respects,
Martin R. |
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Testimonial by Max |
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| My office system is quite nice: Linn LP12 table, Nakamichi zx-9 deck, Nakamichi st-7 tuner, very high end Meridian preamp and Meridian cd player, and Meridian M20 biamplified speakers. I asked Anthony to build appropriate power cables and interconnects. I assure you the design and build quality (built by hand!) is superb. The sound is cleaner, clearer, and emerges from a silent background. High grade power cables and interconnects do make a difference! That Element Cable offers its products at these extraordinarily reasonable prices make high end audiophile sound honestly attainable and without the overinflated prices!! Listen to the music and hear the difference. Max |
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Testimonial by Bobby W. (Southlake, TX) |
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I recently picked up two pairs of the Twisted Pair IC and one of the Digital Coax IC and after a weeks use, I am still amazed by their clarity and the depth of the sound stage. These cables are simply too good to be true. Also the build quality are top notch. I got a chance to personally meet Anthony...a very nice young man and very professional. Keep up the good work Anthony!
Equipment:
Welborne Labs DRD-2A3 Mono-block tube amp
Philly Audio Blues 7B tube preamp
YBA CD3 Delta CD Player
Avantgarde UNO 3.1 Horn Speakers
Non-OS DIY 1545A DAC |
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Testimonial by R. Lee (Chesapeake, VA) |
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Twisted Pair II Interconnect may be the finest cable value Period. I have tested them against LAT, Luminous, Nu Vista, Sony Hi-End, Linn and some others and while they sound different, and accent different aspects of the music (most cables do) these cblae more than hold there own. Buy A pair you can't go wrong for $109. If they match you system you'll be in for a real surprise! Highly recommended! Warning they take more than 100 hrs, more like 200 hours to really break in good. Be patient!!!!!!!!!!
Equipment:
Nuvista M3 Intergrated and D3 CD Player. Duo speakers |
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Testimonial by Robert |
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Ya'll offer what is hard to find, exceptional quality at very reasonable prices!
I am completely happy with the digital, twisted pair IC, and component video cables that I purchased, and will recommend you to anyone.
Thank you
Robert |
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Testimonial by Chris B. (Sydney, Australia) |
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| Your two interconnect cables [Twisted Pair] are fantastic, they leave my last two cables for dead (Nordost Blue Heaven and Harmonic Truth). Great service I will purchase further cables from you.
Kind Regards
Chris |
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Testimonial by Davis W. (Cary, NC) |
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They are not yet broken in, but I can already tell that the Matador is awesome.
I did a head to head with a set of Stereophile recommended cables that will remain unnamed for now with the Matador on left channel and other cable on right. Put on one of my favorite high quality recordings, in this case SACD (Ayre C5XE disc player, Modwright tube preamp, Classe CAM 350 monoblocks, B&W Nautilus 800s) and spent some time listening to left and right channels in isolation on repeated sections of music that I know really well. It was amazing how much more resolved the Matador was. Low end bass and mid bass extension is phenomenal, almost three dimensional if you can believe this.
I could talk about my experience for hours, but it all nets out to this -- the Matador unveils a tremendous amount of information that was previously lost. Experientially, the music just feels more 'right' and I admit that I got choked up at a few recordings that hadn't moved me in years -- all reminding me of why I got into this hobby in the first place.
You guys have got a great product on your hands. |
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Testimonial by Mark B. (Waukesha, WI) |
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I decided to replace all the stock cords in my system once I introduced a well-known AC conditioner into my set up. I was admittedly skeptical about power cords, even though a trusted friend of mine swore by them. Seems I paid attention to everything else but power cords as I built my system over the course of eight years. However, when I read about Element Cable in Stereo Times, I decided to visit the website. This prompted me to place an order.
Wow! The Red Storm power cords and ElementCords brought new life to my system. My JC 1 monoblocks especially seemed to wag their tails. My digital front end roared with approval. Detail galore, expanded soundstage, and warm (in the best sense of the word) sound--what's not to like?
Now all my gear is fed by power cords from Element Cable. Fit and finish are first-rate. Prices are reasonable (uncommon in high-end audio). Service is friendly.
Now I am a believer--power cords can a make a difference. Order from Element Cable and the performance of their products ay astonish you. |
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Testimonial by Gene T. (Mexico, MO) |
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| The Red Storm power cord and the Elementcords have made a huge difference in my system. I highly reccommend them to anyone wanting to improve on their stock cords. My next purchase will be balanced interconnects. Thanks guys for a great product. |
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Testimonial by Daniel C. (New Hope, PA) |
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Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004 11:45 AM
Subject: Assessment of your cables....
Dear Anthony
I have listened yesterday night to your cables - Twisted Pair XLR IC's & the Special Double Run Twisted Pair SC after 75 hours of break-in.
In one word - WOW!! I can not believe the sound I'm getting from these cables consirering their price. I have removed my HT magic IC & Woofer cables - $3,500 worth of cables!
Yours are so musical and I'm not missing anything from my previous cables! Actually, yours are much better with non-audiophile recordings. I'm a Jazz Music lover and there are a lot of recordings which are pre 60's - much more fun to listen with the Element in place.
As I have only 1 pair of the Twisted XLR IC's in my system - should I gain anything with the addition of a 2nd pair - synergy here or it doesn't matter?
CONGRATULATIONS and long live to your Company
I'll recommend your cables to all my friends - even those with few thousands dollars worth of cables
Best regards,
Daniel |
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Testimonial by Roger M. (Oak Ridge, TN) |
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After opening up my mid-1980's Polk SDA-1 loudspeakers and re-soldering connecting wires from both "stereo" and "dimensional" crossover networks to new higher quality binding posts I installed, I hooked up my new 15 ft. length Element Twisted Pair speaker cables from the amplifier to the speakers and powered up. The Elements were initially detailed and smooth across the audio spectrum, with noticeably improved imaging and soundstage dimensions/stability. [The old wires were 15-year old multi-strand OFC cables of similar length which were showing green coloration under the insulation (PVC?) near the terminations at each end, which had to go!] With several hundred hours of burn-in, and listening to both new and familiar CDs/SACDs/DVD-As, the Elements have improved clarity, detail, and frequency extension, with absolutely no noticeable coloration (peaks or dips in frequency response). In my system, the Elements have tightened the bass and seem to extend the bass about one-half octave, and the upper end seems exended as well, but without any trace of "harshness" or "edginess." The presentation is "effortless," neutral and very smooth but without losing resolution of any details in the recordings, no "congestion" even in complex passages of classical orchestral works.
I will be replacing 15-year old Adcom GFC-545 amplifier with a PS Audio HCA-2 shortly, so will have to go through a round of amp burn-in, but I have no doubt the Element speaker cables will continue to "let the music through" even better then. |
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Testimonial by Sheldon S. (Holland, PA) |
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| Very nice cable and terrific folks to deal with. I ordered a set of the silver IC's and found them to offer a very clean, crisp presentation of the sound. Build quality is excellent. |
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Testimonial by Sebastian R. (Boston, MA) |
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I needed a custom made cable with a right angle IEC plug to accomodate the odd shape of my amplifier (17" deep). I spoke with Anthony and he was able to accomodate me and at no extra charge! The cable arrived a little over a week after I placed the order (not bad for being built from scratch) and the build quality is top notch. I would enthusiastically recommend Element Cable to anyone looking for an inexpensive quality replacement power cord. Thanks again!
Equipment:
Amp: Pathos Classic One (integrated)
CD/SACD: Philips SACD1000, DVD963SA
Analog: Rega P25/Sumiko Blackbird/Grado PH-1
Speakers: Sonus Faber Minuetto
Signal Cables: Straightwire Sereande (IC & Speaker)
Power Cables: Element, PS Audio |
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Testimonial by William L. (Yale University) |
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The Red Storm power cable and the two pairs of balanced Twisted Pair II's are great! I had two balanced pairs of Transparent, which I bought for about $1,000 - and your Twisted Paird sounds much better. Your cables are fantastic - I feel I am much closer to listening to real music with my audio set-up.
I will be ordering from you again - I will, as soon as money permits, be ordering the Twisted Pair speaker cable, another RCA Twisted Pair interconnect (for my second system) and two of your Element power cords.
Your company is a godsend for music lovers - no more spending oodles of money for quality cables!
William L.
Equipment:
Speakers- Harbeth Compact 7's
CD player- Ayre Cx-7
Amplifiers- Ayre V-5 Evolution amp and Ayre K-5 preamp |
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Testimonial by George S. (Santa Rosa, CA) |
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This is just a note of appreciation and thanks. I now have in my system two pairs of your Twisted Pair speaker cables (biamped), two pairs of your Twisted Pair Ultra ICs, and two ElementCords (on my subs). They are now on the way to being well burned in, so I can say I am actually surprised by how good they sound. They seem to me to provide an unusual (in this price range) combination of extension, smoothness, transparency, and low-level detail, that I have experienced only with much higher priced cables.
Thanks Again,
george stewart |
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Testimonial by Art |
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| I have the Element Power Cord, 3 sets of the Twisted Pair IC's, and the Digital Coax cable. All beautifully finished, sonically excellent and best of all Anthony is an incredible guy to work with. I would easily recommend Element Cables to anyone considering cables for any level of system. |
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Testimonial by David S. (Cary, NC) |
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I never really gave much thought about the power cords in my system until a friend suggested that he felt they actually made an audible difference.
Did my research and purchased the Element Cable ElementCord. Their communications and shipping were prompt, and I received the product in short order. Nicely (but not garishly) packaged, great looking build, fit, and finish. Even if I didn't hear a diffrence, it still looked impressive!
Hooked it up and plugged it in. Well how about that? I actually COULD hear a difference too! Much to my surprise, bass seemed extended and tighter, and highs were smoother. So nice to add an "esoteric" touch to my system and actually feel that it provided an improvement.
Too bad it has to reside behind the system where I can't look admiringly at it while I listen!
Equipment:
mid-fi |
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Testimonial by David M. (Modesto, CA) |
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I thought that I had reached a level of speaker cable satisfaction with a highly rated silver cable until I read a professional review on the Element Cable. The reviewer perceptedly pointed out that the silver cable was somewhat strident; and with subsequent listening I started noticing a brighter (and harsher) than life sound and began losing satisfaction. So I substituted the Element, and even without adequate burn-in, my system lost a huge amount of it's electronic signature. Each instrument was better defined as an image with a big bright haze (or halo) gone and the soundstage was quieter between instruments. Most important to me, the music sounded so much more lifelike!
I believe now more than ever that quality cables are essential in the reproduction of music.
Thank you to the Element folks for a superior product at a sensible price!
Equipment:
Van Evers Model 85 Line Conditioner
Parasound CB/D 2000 (belt driven) transport Benchmark DAC 1
Pass Aleph 30 Revel M20s on Osiris stands Adona Rack (lots oftweaks) |
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Testimonial by Luois S. (Apopka, FL) |
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I recently purchased an Elementcord for my amp and a blue power cord for my surround proccessor. Right away i noticed a change in two areas in particular. First off, a wider sound stage was very noticable. Second, detail in the bass and mid bass was much improved. Thanks Element Cable for providing high-end product at such low prices..
I will be back for more!
Equipment:
Lexicon DC-2, Parasound Halo A51 amp |
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Testimonial by Peter C. (Brooklyn, NY) |
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| Excellent customer service. Cables are a great value in the overpriced cable market. |
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Testimonial by Greogry H. (Ontario, Canada) |
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| The Twisted Pair II Interconnect saved me from buying a new CD player. The magic was there, I just didn't hear it before installing your cables. |
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Testimonial by Bruce W. (Whittier, CA) |
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I ordered a pair of power cords that all offered a 30 day money back guarantee for four different suppliers on November 19th. Your cords arrived a week before any of the others.
I had two pieces of equipment that would accept IEC, a DAC and a power amp (highly modified Moscode 600 tube hybrid). I only had one rather high quality power cord, an Eichmann eXpress ($300 retail). It was on the DAC. I pulled it and plugged in the Element Cord. The improvement (right out of the box) was not subtle. Much, much quieter back ground, blacker. Wider, deeper, more ambient sound stage. More fleshed out image. More intricate middle range texture. More dynamic. Bass to die for. But just a little dull on the top, less air.
So, I decided to give the power cord 5 days to break in. By the way, I left the 1st Element in place on the DAC and put the Eichmann on the amp. After some listening I pulled the Eichmann and put the second Element on the amp. To my amazement, the differences I had heard on the DAC were the same on the amp, but even bigger!!
By the ended of the first 24 hours of break in more highs had appeared, in fact too many. The system sounded too bright, but I figured another 4 days of break in just might tame those highs. Well I was right. By the next day the "brightness" was gone and the system sounded that best I have heard it. I really did not see how any of the other three brands that were coming could unseat the Element.
When the next two sets of power cords arrived, I did a quick comparison. The Signal Cable Company's Magic sounded like it could be a real contender (I liked the heat shrink on the Magic and thought it would make the Element look better). The GTT Group Absolute would have to change a lot during break in to come close to the Element. I pulled both Elements and gave the Magic a full 5 days of break in. While the Magic was very good and comes in a close second, it is not as quiet, have as deep bass, ambient, dynamic or harmonically richness. It was sweeter, but not enough to unseat the Element.
The Absolute has much less bottom and top, smaller sound stage with a bloated center image, very midrangey without the harmonic texture.
Finally the Black Mountain Peak Gold arrived. While it was more dynamic, like the Element, it was a bit too bright and without the bottom of the Element or the Magic.
All the other cords will be going back. Once I have received my refunds I will be ordering more Elements, at least four more, possibly five. |
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Testimonial by Miche |
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I've only had my cord for about 30 days and maybe it's a subjective thing, but I'm sure I can hear a difference in my system. My amp seems to be "swinging" these days - maybe tube rolling is no longer necessary... Thank you!
Equipment:
Golden Tube Audio SE-85; Naim 92 preamp w/Hi-Cap; Rega Planet CD Player; Rega Planar 3 Turntable; ProAc Tablette 50 Signature Speakers; Chord Company interconnects; Naim speaker cable... |
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Testimonial by Ross B. (Charlotte, NC) |
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| Ordered the component video cable set @11ft. and was very impressed with the quality & worksmanship of the cable. The best part was how sharp and clean the video signal was transported from my Denon 3910 to my HDTV... truly impressive, thanks again Element! |
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Testimonial by Ken K. |
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| Several months ago I decided to replace some of my cables. I've been listening to two beloved old pairs of Spicas: TC50s and TC60s, but had decided to replace them with something a bit more extended and new (they both have some of the most amazing musicality I've ever heard). I received an ElementCord and a Red Storm Power Cord and sat down to listen to the speakers I was about to replace. These two power cords, from Element Cable, totally derailed my plans to replace the speakers. Risking appearing like an idiot, it sounded like the tweeters had been replaced. Everything I love about the sound remained, and was enhanced, while the weaknesses were cured. I never would have guessed power cords could make this type and magnitude of difference. I am so deeply appreciative. Anthony ... Thanks so very very much! |
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Testimonial by Glenn I. (Netherlands) |
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I recently bought the whole range of Element cables, from power cable and interconnect to loudspeaker cables. And I'm glad I did. Because it brings me a lot of music pleasure! I had cables from Siltech to MIT. But the Elements give me the best buck and music pleasure for the money.
Equipment:
Plinius: Integrated Amp 9200 and Cd 101 cd player.
Triangle Stratos Naa 260 Loudspeakers.
Kemp power block digital filter and Furutech E-TP-80 AC power receptacle.
All this is connected to a dedicated power line by Kemp elektroniks. |
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Testimonial by Clay |
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I just wanted to thank you for your service. I purchased your Red Storm Power Cable and found it truly made a positive difference in my system. Now I just have to save up for your I/C's and Speaker Cables and I will be all set. Thank you again!
Clay |
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Testimonial by Jerry |
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I am now using two sets of the twisted pair interconnects and I am extremely pleased with the build quality of these cables. But, the best thing about these cables is the improvement in detail that they added to my system. They replaced some top brand name cables and there was still much improvement in the soundstage. I will purchase again from element cables...top notch quality...
Equipment:
Rotel and Vandersteen |
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Testimonial by Ryan J. (Chicago, IL) |
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Hi,
My experience with your customer service and product have both been very
positive. I have purchased two element cables [ElementCord] over the last couple of weeks,
and can hear the difference in my system. Also, last week I requested a
speedy build and shipment of my order, so I would receive it in time to
power my new power regenerator (Exactpower EP15A) which I received Friday.
My element cable order, placed on Tuesday, was received on Friday.
I am very pleased. You guys have a winning product and the customer service
that will keep people coming back. I will not hesitate to recommend your
company to friends.
Ryan J. |
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Testimonial by Martin R. (Colorado Springs, CO) |
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I purchased 2 digital power cords [Red Storm Power Cord] and am amazed at what a significant upgrade they are. One of the cords is plugged into a DAC and the other in to a harmonic control device. The amount of transparency and overall toneality and control from these cables are excellent. Thanks for making a great product at a reasonable price.
Sincerely,
Martin |
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Testimonial by Somu T. (Exeter, NH) |
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I write with strong commendation on both your Power Cables -- of which I have three Red Storm PCs -- and more significantly your Customer Service (e.g. prompt service, nice communication from order inception to delivery, simple yet professional packaging presentation). I use the Red Storm PCs to power a Counterpoint DA-10 DAC, Counterpoint DA-11 Transport, and a Genesis Digital Lens. Listening to Renee Fleming is just about as gripping a voice as I have encountered in my recent venture listening to opera. Your digital-specific Power Cords contribute to a genre of human sonics -- female alto soprano -- that did not grab my attention until I started listening to our System with your Red Storms. In this system your Cords help reveal a human voice with full natural extension -- controlled, sensitive, compassionate -- without nearing the region of high frequency roll-off or digital edginess; yet, soft passages have that touch of delicacy and softness that identify the greatness in voices such as enee Fleming and Kiri Te Kanawa.
A hearty congrats and prosperous future to your cable research, engineering, and your level of professionalism.
Equipment:
Innersound Eros ESLs; Wolcott Optimation Series Monoblocks (originally intended for test instrument calibration); Threshold R5 Line Stage; Threshold Fet 10/e Phono Stage; Well-Tempered Super Classic TT with Real-Time Vibraplane Isolation; Walker TT Motor Controller; Counterpoint DA-10 DAC; Counterpoint DA-11 Transport; Genesis Digital Lens; PS Audio and ELEMENT RED STORM POWER CORDS throughout; Bogdan Audio Silver Interconnects (IC) throughout and Cardas Neutral Reference Phono IC; Transparent Digital Reference and Nordost Silver Shadow ICs for digital sources. |
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Testimonial by Tom H. (Powell, TN) |
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| Got my Musical II's today! I can already tell a lot of difference. This is my week to work(7on,7off) so I haven't had a chance to really break them in but the mid range all the way up to the highest frequency is obviously improved a great deal. I never realized the benefits good cable could have on a headphone system. I'll be getting back to you soon perhaps tweaking the power cable next, thanks again for the super service! |
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Testimonial by Angelo |
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There is much debate on the internet, regarding the benefits of an aftermarket power cord. After purchasing your Elementcord, I am firmly in the camp that power cords makes a different. When used with an IEC adapter, my DVD recorder never sounded or looked better.
You delivered as promised, and I was surprised on how well built your product is, given its reasonable price. |
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Testimonial by Vic |
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| I asked if they could do a custom order for the Musical IIs and Anthony glady told me that they could fulfill my order. Customer service was prompt in answering all my questions, and I received my order the same week. The cables were nicely packaged, but better yet, not only did they looked great, they performed excellent and they did make a difference in my system.
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