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Features: Cables

Each year, I dedicate one review to exploring the often contentious world of audio cables, selecting what I believe to be a significant product in this category. This year's choice will surely spark lively discussions in the comments, given its price point and the technology used. My annual exploration allows me to delve into a subject that consistently ignites passionate debates among audiophiles and casual listeners. I always look forward to readers sharing... Read More

Occasionally, more than one reviewer writing for the same publication is interested in the same gear. More rarely, two writers will intentionally receive the same component in order to involve more than one set of ears.This situation was similar, but slightly different—like the sound of different brands of audio cables. While reviewing Treehaus Audio speakers, Rich Pinto of Treehouse hipped me to a cable brand he likes and uses—Iconoclast Cables by Belden. I called... Read More

Imagine the possibilities when a highly skilled cable engineer and designer, who just happens to be an audiophile, partners with one of the world's largest and most technologically advanced wire manufacturers to delve into the subtleties of audio cables. It's a unique combination of knowledge and resources not often seen in the high-end audio industry, resulting in an impressive range of products.The company is Belden Inc., founded in Chicago in 1902 and... Read More