Furutech Evolution II Interconnects


I borrowed several pair of cables from thecableco to audition with my digital source (Lampizator Level 4.5 / Gen 4) feeding a Cary SLP-05. I felt that my current cables (Audio Magic Liquid Illusion) were a bit too bright or aggressive. I am not sure what the right words are, but I am looking for something to "tone it down a notch." I also listen to a lot of records so that certainly influences my preference in sound.

One of the sets I listened to today is a pair of Furutech Evolution IIs. I am really liking them right now. They seem very quiet and I don't hear anything that seems exaggerated.

I am wondering what others' experience is with these cables and how they compare to the Reference which is the next model up. I think I liked the Evolution more than the Purist Audio Design Venustas which are twice as expensive.
dminches
Using the Cable Co is a very good choice. I've been using them for years. I didn't like the Purist either. I have some Furutech power products and like them very much. Haven't heard their IC's but by looking at the design, it wouldn't surprise me if they sounded similar to Audioquest. Did they send you any other cables? If not, maybe ask to try a pair of AQ Columbia. Its an incredibly good value.
They also sent me a pair of Jena Labs Fugue which I did not like at all.

Thanks for the advice on the AQ Columbias.
Hi Dminches, I concur with you...

I have reviewed the Furutech Evolution II wires in detail on Positive Feedback #45:

http://positive-feedback.com/Issue45/furutech.htm

Evolution II are wonderful moderately priced wires, for those very reasons that you mention.... They are exquisitely listenable, musical, and surprisingly resolving for their price point... You cannot go wrong with them.

Guido
Guido,

Have you also listened to the Reference? How do they compare, sound-wise? I realize they are a bit more expensive.

David