Solo Crystal Oval - Audiophile Club of Athens

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Audiophile Club of Athens

For the past two weeks I had the privilege to have in my system a fine and affordable newcomer the Analysis Plus Solo Crystal Oval interconnect. Analysis uses a unique construction procedure in order to achieve oxygen free copper, which theoretically has zero signal loss. The cable construction appears to be of top quality and it is coupled with a modern design. I placed this cable in various positions in my system with similar results. Most of the critical listening sessions were made when the cable was connecting the pre to the power amp. I also compared the Solo Crystal Oval with other similarly or higher priced interconnects with favorable results. The first feeling that I got from this cable is that it is more alive in the way it presents music. It is not forward or offending in any way, but it brings out a lifelike palpability with very good micro dynamics. Instruments and performers clearly pose their own space with the right amount of air around them.

The Solo Crystal Oval presents a very good soundstage in all dimensions, with exceptional transients and very good timing. This is a very vibrant cable it's got rhythm. The tonal balance is linear in all the frequency response.

Whenever I listened to my system with the Solo Crystal Oval connected I found myself really involved with the music. Dynamics are very good so here we have an excellent performer for rock or jazz music. Electric guitars are excellent. Highs are smooth and well extended and mids are natural glowing with life and well defined. Low end is also very good. Only when compared with the most expensive interconnects in the market does one detect some vagueness in rhythm and definition of the low frequencies?

The Solo Crystal Oval is a very transparent, alive, dynamic and grain free performer. It is an excellent high-end cable that costs only a fraction of the price of other High End interconnects. At 500 Euro / pair, this is a great value for money choice.

Highly recommended..

Stelios Mitsionis
http://www.aca.gr/equip20.htm