[Steven Sullivan]

http://www.randi.org/jr/2007-09/092807reply.html#i4

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"As human beings, we understand the world through simile, analogy,
metaphor, narrative and, sometimes, claymation." - B. Mason

[Rob Tweed]

Here's two other good ones that may raise a smile or two:

http://www.sonicfinger.com/DeadQuietenator.html

http://www.sonicfinger.com/VSV.html

On 3 Oct 2007 02:45:11 GMT, Steven Sullivan wrote:

http://www.randi.org/jr/2007-09/092807reply.html#i4

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Rob Tweed
Company: M/Gateway Developments Ltd
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Web-site: http://www.mgateway.com

Out of the Slipstream: Come to the conference!
http://www.outoftheslipstream.com

[Arny Krueger]

"Steven Sullivan" wrote in message


http://www.randi.org/jr/2007-09/092807reply.html#i4

The cable review that set Randi off can be found at

http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue32/anjou.htm

along with a nice picture of the wonder-cables.

"In extended listening sessions, I found the cables' greatest strength to be
its PRAT. Simply put these are very danceable cables. Music playing through
them results in the proverbial foot tapping scene with the need or desire to
get up and move. Great swing and pace—these cables smack that right on the
nose big time. In this area, they are simply way better than anything else I
have heard prior to their audition."

"Compared to my other reference cables (all of differing designs:
Kubala-Sosna Emotions, Audio-Magic Clairvoyant 4D, and Dynamic Design
Nebulas) the Anjous are very competitive (even at their $2750 for a 3 foot
pair, they are right up there with the others). Differences became issues
of, well …being different and such, nothing extreme—more of slitting hairs
and such. Yeah, the Audio-Magic Clairvoyant 4Ds are more dimensional than
the others, the KS are bigger and bolder, the Dynamic Design Nebulas are
more refined and smooth… and the Anjous are more danceable."

"With the Anjous in the system, the bass was fast and clean with great
agility and slam. It went deep with a nice natural punch and growl. Music
that goes low did so quite well with the Anjous. Nothing to fault here, but
are they as good as the others? The Kubala-Sosna Emotions come across as
being a bit more robust, with the Audio-Magic Clairvoyant 4D being even a
bit more so, though with them this is more in terms of fullness or bloom,
than slam and punch. With the Audio-Magic Clairvoyant 4D in the system the
bass is propelled out into the room, while the Kubala-Sosna Emotions do this
trick with a bit more finesse and control—they come across as being a bit
more linear. Music with the Anjous in the system is closer to that of the
Kubala-Sosna Emotions, though it is perhaps a bit less robust and full. With
the Anjous the bass sounds a bit more restrained and less visceral. Which is
right? Ahh… depends on one's system and how it is balanced. Or at the very
least one's system, preferences, and music… remember that there is no
absolute."

And with those memorable words "remember that there is no absolute." I try
to leave the room with a straight face. ;-)

[Randy Yates]

"Arny Krueger" writes:
[...]

The only value I receive from Stereophile is to be able to see what
equipment is on the market these days.
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%% Fuquay-Varina, NC % but when I try to touch, she makes it
%%% 919-577-9882 % all too clear."
%%%% % 'Yours Truly, 2095', *Time*, ELO
http://www.digitalsignallabs.com

[rcs3]

On Oct 4, 10:45 am, "Arny Krueger" wrote:
"Steven Sullivan" wrote in message



http://www.randi.org/jr/2007-09/092807reply.html#i4

The cable review that set Randi off can be found at

http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue32/anjou.htm

along with a nice picture of the wonder-cables.

"In extended listening sessions, I found the cables' greatest strength to be
its PRAT. Simply put these are very danceable cables. Music playing through
them results in the proverbial foot tapping scene with the need or desire to
get up and move. Great swing and pace-these cables smack that right on the
nose big time. In this area, they are simply way better than anything else I
have heard prior to their audition."

"Compared to my other reference cables (all of differing designs:
Kubala-Sosna Emotions, Audio-Magic Clairvoyant 4D, and Dynamic Design
Nebulas) the Anjous are very competitive (even at their $2750 for a 3 foot
pair, they are right up there with the others). Differences became issues
of, well ...being different and such, nothing extreme-more of slitting hairs
and such. Yeah, the Audio-Magic Clairvoyant 4Ds are more dimensional than
the others, the KS are bigger and bolder, the Dynamic Design Nebulas are
more refined and smooth... and the Anjous are more danceable."

"With the Anjous in the system, the bass was fast and clean with great
agility and slam. It went deep with a nice natural punch and growl. Music
that goes low did so quite well with the Anjous. Nothing to fault here, but
are they as good as the others? The Kubala-Sosna Emotions come across as
being a bit more robust, with the Audio-Magic Clairvoyant 4D being even a
bit more so, though with them this is more in terms of fullness or bloom,
than slam and punch. With the Audio-Magic Clairvoyant 4D in the system the
bass is propelled out into the room, while the Kubala-Sosna Emotions do this
trick with a bit more finesse and control-they come across as being a bit
more linear. Music with the Anjous in the system is closer to that of the
Kubala-Sosna Emotions, though it is perhaps a bit less robust and full. With
the Anjous the bass sounds a bit more restrained and less visceral. Which is
right? Ahh... depends on one's system and how it is balanced. Or at the very
least one's system, preferences, and music... remember that there is no
absolute."

And with those memorable words "remember that there is no absolute." I try
to leave the room with a straight face. ;-)

What you failed to notice in the review was the speakers "were heavily
treated with Marigo VTS Dots". I'm sure this made all the difference
in the world. (http://www.marigoaudio.com/) With out the dots the
cables probably sounded like plain old 12 gauge wire!

Rick

[Steven Sullivan]

Arny Krueger wrote:
"Steven Sullivan" wrote in message


http://www.randi.org/jr/2007-09/092807reply.html#i4

The cable review that set Randi off can be found at

http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue32/anjou.htm

along with a nice picture of the wonder-cables.

"In extended listening sessions, I found the cables' greatest strength to be
its PRAT.

Easily my favorite word in the audiophile lexicon.

I can't imagine a Brit like John Atkinson doesn't suppress a smile whenever
he sees it.

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-S
"As human beings, we understand the world through simile, analogy,
metaphor, narrative and, sometimes, claymation." - B. Mason