Cable Journey: Omega Audio Concepts and Audience Front Row Reserve

Mr. Miyagi

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Wanted to write a short note.

I have a full loom of the italian Omega Audio Concepts Cables. These are very often demonstrated at shows with Alsyvox speakers.



There are several levels of Omega Audio Concept Cables:
1. ESSENZIALE PLUS - entry Copper conductors
2. DNA - OCC copper
3. NANO extra Solid core construction with 5 conductors Silver-plated copper conductors
4. MICRO extra - silver plated greater number of shields silver-plated copper conductors Micro Extra has 5 conductors 1.5 mm cross-section
5. The ELEMENT - typically what is used at shows, pure silver conductors with a diameter of 2mm and silver-plated copper shieldin
6. ESTREMO - flagship (multiple layers of shielding and conductors with increased diameters.All pure silver solid core)

I have worked my way up the line from Nano to Micro to Element. Each upgrade has a clear benefit of increased transparency, detail, nuance. The soundstage. bass control is on point. The mid and high end not only is silky smooth but also has sparkle on the high end.

The cables come in gorgeous cases and you quickly get the sense that they are literally cared for deeply by the company. The visibility of the company in the US is limited. The workmanship is obvious and it has a true bespoke feel.

I am absolutely in love with this loom. I previously had Kubala Sosna and obviously Omega on a different planet.

I am about to receive final upgrade of element pcs and estremo rca. One highly sophisticated audiophile said that the estremo offers a 30-40% (yes this is enormous claim) and is a different kind of musical experience.

I A/B tested many cables including Hijiri and QSA Landeri Ultimatum and the system sounded broke compared to Omega.

Enter Audience new Front Row Reserve.

I complemented my cables with a new Front Row Reserve 10 AWG copper cable for my sbooster powering my switch. After 45-50 hours of break in, this cable is sensational. The mids are to die for and the high end is so real that you honestly feel like the concert is going on in the room. John Mcdonald is a wonderfully kind and accomodating gent. I have heard feedback from one owner of major audio site and 1 maker of well known amps that have declared the front row among if not the best cable they have heard in 30 years.

Again, in my system it destroyed the QSA Landeri with all other system details identical.

I cannot recommend these two cables companies more enthusiastically. These are honest and very trustworthy artisan makers that deliver tremendous performance and do not overhype or claim the cables cure rare disease. They deserve a spot in your demo along any cable in the world.

I hope giving visibility to these lesser known companies is helpful and happy to be helpful in anyway based on my experience.
 
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