Hi Jim, Thanks for your many helpful responses in previous posts. I slowly switched cable by cable to H.Tech. I am lucky enough to have two good friends with state of the art reference systems with which to compare. I have a much humbler system, but of acceptable quality. The combination Of Pro-9 plus bi-wire, the award winning Cyberlink Platinum digital cable (HI-FI Mag.),Truthlink, and Pro-11AC has enabled me to approach the highest end in three distinct areas, Imaging, sense of the recording space, and realism. There is a complete lack of high end annoyance, without sacrificing the highs to a "warm" voicing. I know that some people just love to slam things, but I think that the H. Tech cables are definitely excellent and a great value, and certainly worth trying. Two points, I think 50% of the problem people have had is that they did not really break them in. They have a VERY long break in time, but it is worth the wait. There are some dilligent audiophiles here at the Audiogon site who have found different cables superior in their system, but that is often true, due to system synergy. In all of the reviews and chats I have read, the raves outnumber the nays by 20 to 1. Sorry, I have limited experience with the Nordost, but I consider them a very good cable, and think they are worthy of trying, but don't be surprised if the H. Tech cables win the face-off, just be happy that you won't feel the need to try a lot of other brands, they are that good.
