AudioQuest SKY revisit

What I said many times; you need to know the properties
of every single part in your system.

With cables it is the same thing. Because different brands build up differently a stage. They also sound differently. There are even differences in dynamics and in resolution.

That is why I use the properties cables own. My focus and interests are in these properties. Because I am aware of what they are and what they do.

So I can adapt them more precise in every single system.

I hope people will look further than only the brands they own.

When another brand can give me a better endresult, this will be the new reference. Audio is not about brands, but about the best quality in sound ( for me).

This can make a big difference compared to other brands who does not have these level of quality.

I compare all the time. That is why I send clients to other shops as well. I want them to understand the differences.

When your goal is always focused on the best, it is so much easier to compete to other people in this business.

Often their knowlegde is a lot lower, many things they don't see ( hear) or even don't understand.

Bo, I agree about looking for the best system within a budget. I've always gone that route. I never buy the top rated products etc...I listen to systems and go from there. I think most end up just getting top rated components because someone else says they sound great, but together they may suck. Where is your store?

I worked for over 8 years in 2 sound&Vision speciality shops. These days I only do consulting. it is so much more fun. The freedom is priceless. I had done consulting also from 2005 till 2007.

I live in the Netherlands, But I also have clients in other countries. Shops are not of this time we life in anymore.

Audio has changed a lot. The way I work I have a lot more time for every single client. I can deliver a much higher endresult than when I worked in a shop

I purchased a pair of Sky's about two months ago.

I have tried using them for CD transport. Pre to Amp. etc.

They simply sound brittle compared to my Niagras.

On some cuts--they do shine. They have better clarity.

But overall, I always go back to the Niagras.

Will try the Sky with my Video and see if I can salvage them for something.

It's interesting to hear the various interactions of cables on systems. Price isn't always the best monitor, however I have yet to hear another line of cable that is even close to AQ right now. You have to have good equipment as whatever your price point, but isn't that the whole idea? I never understood using cables to 'tune' a system. That doesn't make sense to me. Just get the best system put together than you can and hook it up with neutral cables that let each piece do it's thing. I don't want to hear the system, I want to hear music. By changing wires and cables it's easy to hear the differences if you have revealing equipment. Sometimes I think folks systems aren't put together properly in the first place and they will never get the cable to help it out because they can deliver what's NOT there in the first place.

Cool journey you are on Bo. I love the story. I always used to be the go to guy that everyone would ask about their purchases. I'm sure many who are on this board have similar stories too. Being a consultant for anything is always fun. I have MS and haven't been able to work in 9 years. I missed helping folks and started to consult for wellness and health and supplement since, like audio, there are so many companies who make claims and can't back them up. I get upset when folks push their products and tell you that they are better than everyone, when in fact they aren't even close. PM me if you have time. thanks.