Analog Interlink Reviews
31 October 2023
Connected between the CH Precision C1.2 DAC and L1 preamp, the Ensemble Dynaflux FSF Interlink surprises by sounding nothing like its appearance might suggest.
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29 October 2023
Mad Scientist introduces two new ranges: Black Magic Ultra and Black Magic Gold. Reviewed are four cables: Black Magic Ultra speaker cables, Black Magic Gold balanced analog interlink, Black Magic Ultra Power cable, and Black Magic Gold USB cable.
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3 September 2023
Before the introduction of the Statement series, the Reference series was Vermouth's very best. The new Statement series, using OCC silver/gold conductors, promises further elevated performance.
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5 August 2023
Along with the Marten Parker Trio loudspeakers that I recently reviewed, I was also handed a trio of Jorma cables. As I found, these cables turned out not only to work superbly synergistically with the Parker Trios, but they also proved a smashing success overall. As such, I felt they deserved their own review.
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13 May 2023
Regular readers will know of my unwavering enthusiasm for Driade Flow Link Reference 808 interlinks ever since reviewing them in the summer of 2021. As time went by, I found myself using them more and more, and they are now my favorite cables!
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29 November 2022
Wires 4 Music is a young and dynamic company based in Málaga, Spain. Their goal is to make the best possible audio cables by employing today's best available materials while aiming for a reasonable price.
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31 December 2021
Signal Projects Lynx and Apollon
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These Signal Projects cables provide a superbly liquid, lush, deeply saturated, highly refined, and smooth sound but, especially in the case of the Apollon, with great transparency and resolution. This is seduction at its best.
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27 August 2021
The antithesis of a "filtered" sound, the Jena Labs Valkyrie and Aurora are remarkably neutral and direct-sounding cables.
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27 August 2021
Truly excellent, superbly natural, neutral, and transparent, non-sounding cables that would be my all-time favorites if it wasn't for a certain other, more affordable cable.
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6 August 2021
AudioQuest Fire
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Positioned 3 models above the Water in the Elements series, the Fire is not only better, it is incomparably better. The Fire is the best cable I have heard thus far!
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25 July 2021
The Flow Link Reference 808 provides a wholly unforced, pure, and natural rendition of anything that you play. The cables have the fluidity, smoothness, and organic presentation that I have come to know from the Flow 405 speaker cables but with a new level of articulation, precision, and transparency, that fully justifies their "Reference" moniker.
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30 October 2020
Positioned underneath the Reference range are four more interlink models of which I will review two: the second most affordable Rhapsody and the second most advanced Black Pearl MkII.
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13 February 2020
FoilFlex sells high-quality state-of-the-art cables exclusively through a family-owned and -operated business with the aim to provide very high performance as well as great value. The perception is that High-End equals High Expense, and often, that holds true but FoilFlex aims to do things differently.
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13 March 2019
After my enthusiastic review of the Callisto USB cable, Goran of Final Touch Audio sent me two more cables for review: the Ganymede XLR interlink which is the subject of this review and the Elara power cable which I will review separately.
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6 March 2019
Carefully handcrafted in Bali
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2 November 2017
Mad Scientist FCG+ Interlinks
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Quite simply the FCG+, and I assume the more basic models just as much, are a must-hear
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23 April 2017
Lively cable with excellent speed and dynamics and natural timbre
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29 April 2016
Different from the modern norm this is a highly characterful cable
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29 April 2016
Creamy and relaxed, with very good resolution that is presented in an unforced manner
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27 April 2016
Mad Scientist HAC and HAC Plus
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After the Heretical Digital Cable, Mad Scientist have now issued two analog versions called HAC and HAC Plus
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18 December 2015
In search of the best mini jack to cinch cable.
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9 December 2015
Comparing 4 AudioQuest interlink models, spanning a wide price range.
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22 November 2015
Highly affordable, high quality analogue interlinks.
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26 November 2014
A friend was kind enough to loan it to me for a short while, but after having heard this cable in my system I must admit to not understand why this Nordost range has an almost mythical status.
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22 April 2014
Hexlink used to be the top of the line before the Golden Cross and is still a remarkable cable.
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18 January 2014
How does Transparent XL differ from non-XL in sound?
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23 July 2013
After releasing the incredibly musical-sounding USB cables Elijah Audio now released an analog cable with a slightly odd name: Katoen.
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7 July 2013
The Nordost Valkyrja is something of a spin-off from their top of the line Valhalla model.
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3 February 2013
For quite some there has been a steady stream of positive reviews as well as recommendations by several readers of this site.
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29 January 2013
The DFPC is a very seductive cable at moderate cost
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27 October 2012
Very detailed, highly neutral and fast/rhythmic but arguably slighly dry and thin, lacking the body/fulness...
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25 October 2012
A well-balanced cable that falls somewhere between Cardas and Transparent soundwise.
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23 October 2012
Very silky and open treble, airier than the truthlink but the bass is still very relaxed and the cable still lacks attack and enthusiasm.
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22 October 2012
Not unlike the Solo Crystal Oval but with a lot more air in the treble, a more forward character and a leaner, better articulated bass.
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22 October 2012
Neutral and relaxed but with some added gravy.
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22 September 2012
Over the last few years, several people have recommended the Anti-Cables to me.
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14 August 2012
Even this very affordable interlink sounds much like other Siltechs: neutral, musical, well articulated and with pretty good detail.
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14 March 2012
Soundwise full, smooth, organic and relaxed but with less treble fluidity and air than many other cables.
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23 January 2012
Obsession Balanced Interlinks, Obsession Powercord, Obsession Signature Powercord and Passion LS Cable.
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21 May 2011
George Cardas doesn't issue new cable models on marketing grounds only. And why would he?
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29 November 2010
Wow, these cables are seriously heavy. The can easily lift a lightweight cd player off its feet. No kidding.
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28 October 2009
This cable was compared to Cardas Hexlink Golden 5C, Cardas Quadlink 5C and Transparent Ultra XL, all XLR cables.
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18 August 2009
Transparent Reference, Reference MM and Ultra XL
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22 July 2009
You cannot imagine how stiff this cable is until you hold it in your hands...
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16 May 2007
This interlink has a completely different character than the MIT Terminator 2 speaker cable.
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23 April 2007
Relaxed and seductive, Golden Cross is a cable that encourages listening for hours at end.
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23 April 2007
Drier and cleaner in sound than Golden Cross but more rhythmic and lively.
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28 October 2006
Lush and luxirious sounding interlink that still manages great detailing and speed.
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9 October 2006
This cable is special because it doesn't use any metal such as silver, copper or gold as conductors.
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28 October 2004
This cable reminded me of Kimber and Nordost in sound.
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14 August 2004
In spite of expectations there is no harshness whatsoever in this pure silver cable.
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27 October 2002
On the one hand these are exceptionally neutral and refined cables. On the other hand...
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