With respect to the 2000 upwards category, I received word this week from one of my Pacific owners that he'll be replacing his Synergistic Research Gallileo with an FTA Callisto. I will see if I can get him to chime in here with further thoughts.
FTA (Final Touch Audio) Callisto USB cable
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With respect to the 2000 upwards category, I received word this week from one of my Pacific owners that he'll be replacing his Synergistic Research Gallileo with an FTA Callisto. I will see if I can get him to chime in here with further thoughts.
With respect to the 2000 upwards category, I received word this week from one of my Pacific owners that he'll be replacing his Synergistic Research Gallileo with an FTA Callisto. I will see if I can get him to chime in here with further thoughts.
Put him under some pressure!
Hi johndoe21roPut him under some pressure!
See also here:
https://whatsbestforum.com/threads/usb-cable-suggestions.26341/page-3#post-579104
Here are some fascinating impressions from a customer of ours who uses the FTA USB and RCA interconnects. His system is housed in a fully dedicated, purpose engineered listening structure and is composed of a LampizatOr Pacific, Superkomputer, GM70 monos / Lamm ML2.2s and custom speakers and subs.
"By the way, the new USB cable is amazingly good, took one day to settle in but easily surpassed my Platinum Starlight cable. The SQ is quite dynamic and highly detailed with excellent spatial resolution although still not moving behind the front wall."
"OK, OK already. Yes, they're terrific and I have to have them. [FTA Ganymete interconnects] Combined with the FTA USB and the copper GM70s I'm floating on a stratospheric cloud!. My reference cables are the top end Anticables that were cryoed and burned in and were also treated with the new graphene product 2 months ago. Right out of the bag they were superior but now, with only about 10 or 12 hours on them they continue to astonish. They have what I would call "The Deep Look." That is, an ability to present hitherto unknown details present in the music in a completely relaxed, natural and "true to life " way. Absolutely grain free and tonally balanced from end to end of the audio spectrum.
Whoever it is that's making these cables knows what they're doing and they've hit this one out of the ballpark!"
"By the way, the new USB cable is amazingly good, took one day to settle in but easily surpassed my Platinum Starlight cable. The SQ is quite dynamic and highly detailed with excellent spatial resolution although still not moving behind the front wall."
"OK, OK already. Yes, they're terrific and I have to have them. [FTA Ganymete interconnects] Combined with the FTA USB and the copper GM70s I'm floating on a stratospheric cloud!. My reference cables are the top end Anticables that were cryoed and burned in and were also treated with the new graphene product 2 months ago. Right out of the bag they were superior but now, with only about 10 or 12 hours on them they continue to astonish. They have what I would call "The Deep Look." That is, an ability to present hitherto unknown details present in the music in a completely relaxed, natural and "true to life " way. Absolutely grain free and tonally balanced from end to end of the audio spectrum.
Whoever it is that's making these cables knows what they're doing and they've hit this one out of the ballpark!"
Another very interested write up from a customer with an Antipodes DX and Kii Three:
My first impression was that the Callisto was leaner sounding than the Shunyata Venom. Better midrange articulation, but not quite as full and punchy in the bass. Better soundstaging too. Unfortunately my hearing in the high frequency range is somewhat limited by age and spending time on Army rifle ranges without earplugs. This was back in the early 70’s. What I can hear in the treble sounds smooth and refined though.
The biggest difference I notice between the two cables is that with the Callisto in the system I find myself listening to lyrics and actually understanding them, along with their emotional nuances. Imagine that. For whatever reason, I’ve always concentrated on the music far more than the lyrics. I played trombone in our high school band, where the music never had accompanying lyrics. Perhaps that’s why notes have always held more importance to me than lyrics.
I just listened to Shelby Lynne’s "Just A Little Lovin’" and for the first time ever, I didn’t wince when she sings “just a little lovin’ when the world is dawnin’”. I don’t know whether this means the Callisto is rounding off transients, or is more accurately presenting what’s on the disc. Lower distortion? I prefer to think it’s the latter. The bass is punchy and well articulated as well.
Sorry for the long diatribe. I think it’s obvious that I love the Callisto and intend to keep it.
My first impression was that the Callisto was leaner sounding than the Shunyata Venom. Better midrange articulation, but not quite as full and punchy in the bass. Better soundstaging too. Unfortunately my hearing in the high frequency range is somewhat limited by age and spending time on Army rifle ranges without earplugs. This was back in the early 70’s. What I can hear in the treble sounds smooth and refined though.
The biggest difference I notice between the two cables is that with the Callisto in the system I find myself listening to lyrics and actually understanding them, along with their emotional nuances. Imagine that. For whatever reason, I’ve always concentrated on the music far more than the lyrics. I played trombone in our high school band, where the music never had accompanying lyrics. Perhaps that’s why notes have always held more importance to me than lyrics.
I just listened to Shelby Lynne’s "Just A Little Lovin’" and for the first time ever, I didn’t wince when she sings “just a little lovin’ when the world is dawnin’”. I don’t know whether this means the Callisto is rounding off transients, or is more accurately presenting what’s on the disc. Lower distortion? I prefer to think it’s the latter. The bass is punchy and well articulated as well.
Sorry for the long diatribe. I think it’s obvious that I love the Callisto and intend to keep it.
Just ordered and received a Callisto based on everyone’s recommendations. Just a few hours in but the nuance I am hearing in voices is scary good!!! Would love to hear more thoughts on the interconnects.
Yes it is indeed a great USB cable, it is the best I have heard in our Aries Cerat system.
https://ariesceratespana.com/pages/final-touch-audio-cables/
While not the USBs, these custom Ganymede RCA interconnects featuring the exquisite Bocchino connectors came out too good not to share!
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I am eager to find out myself! The regular Ganymede is a stunning interconnect, and the improvements these connectors bring were supposed to be extremely meaningful.
Unfortunately I'll have to wait to find out as this pair is headed straight to another continent. South Africa if I recall correctly.
So, any news on Synergistic Research Galileo ($3k) vs FTA Callisto ($1k)? Has anyone ever compared the 2?
I reached out again yesterday for some feedback and recieved as follows:
Hi K,
I hope you've been doing well!
I wondered if you might have a moment to summarize some of your impressions of the FTA Calisto vs. the Synergistic USB you had been using. I had another interested party who wanted to know about that comparison.
Thanks so much in advance for anything you can share.
Fred
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Hi Fred,
The FTA cable is more organic, and presents more fleshed out images compared to the SR cable. I have also noticed stronger and more tuneful bass, and a better midrange. Very happy with the purchase. I recommend anyone to give it a try.
Cheers,
K
Please tell us about your findings.
I'm very curious about the outcome
Have you ever used a Sablon? They are really nice.
No never.
When I asked for a demo cable, I would have had to buy it first
No demo cables outside the UK
No never.
When I asked for a demo cable, I would have had to buy it first
No demo cables outside the UK
If I do end up buying the FTA I will be happy to send the Sablon to you to try out.
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