Review: Maple Audio Works Ambiance Interconnect

Category: Cables

The thing that struck me about theis interconnect is that, up until I auditioned it, the only cable that was able to convey the emotional impact of a piece of music was XLO's Signature interconnect. When I burned in and subsequently audioned the MAW Ambiance, it did exactly that, plus the hairs on the back of my head stood up on end, and chills went up and down my spine. FREAKY! Even better was the fact that the price was exactly half of the XLO - C$550 versus C$1100, and the product was made by a fellow Canadian. Pace and rhythm was delivered in spades. Transient attack was flawless, low level detail was stunning. Focus and soundstage was "you-are-there". I can't say enough about this cable. No wonder it won a 12 cable shootout against cables costing much more. Put this one on your short list of cables to audition. You won't be dissapointed.

Associated gear
Cary SLP50B preamp, Cary CAD50mk2 amps, Jolida JD100 cd player, Castle Durham 3 speakers, Maple Audio Ambiance speaker cable, PS Audio Ultimate Outlet, Panamax AC Regenerator (MAX5500), Ultralink and Maple Audio AC cables.

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