Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?

Glory you shook my universe "8^)

my decision is easy as I do not have the funds to buy the JPS

to all others (fwiw)

http://www.stereophile.com/cables/407jps/

I just purchased a pair of Rapture i/c's and s/c's and yes they are really good out of the box. With only a few hours in my system Steve has indicated that it will improve for the next few days and then settle in. These were cooked before they left Steve's. My previous s/c were GG Revelation 2. I will update when they settle in and I get a better handle on what they can do. But first impression is very very good.

I bought a pair of Rapture IC's from Glory and all I can say is "sweet mother of god" these things have transformed my system. Everything from lower tighter bass to delicate highs. For example, cymbals are remarkably realistic. I'm hearing things I never heard before (no I'm not schizophrenic) and I find myself getting lost in the music in a way I never have. And they seem to keep getting better. Just finished listening and I have never felt this euphoric about listening.

I haven't heard any other IC's of this caliber in my system, so I don't know what others would do, but I'm very happy about the Raptures.

Hi -
Thanks for the kind comments.

Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions regarding the GG cables regarding application,etc

take care
Steve

Ok, guys, the LP's are not up for grabs yet....

And, Hhilcoat, we are all schizophrenic to a certain extent. BUT, my experience with the raptures was and is the same. Clarity, nuance, realism. Sweet fresh air. It's all about the breath in the music. The Raptures really made my system come to life and have continued to do that through a fair amount of equipment changes. It's nice when your heart is beckoned and you can answer the call without fear of rejection.

Alright, that's it for now....starting to digress too far into the ephemera.

Later!

Oh, the CD2, is pretty phenomenal with astounding detail, minimal and diminishing digital hash after 6 hours, expansive soundstage and separation at first blush. More after the 6-8 hr/day for a week or do breaking in. All Rapture cabled, even PC (better than my BMI HH Gold Mk3 at the moment.....time will tell).

Enough the tunes!