Anyone tried Oritek X-1 cables?

Just as a follow up. I now have four pairs in my system, replacing interconnects that cost $125, $325 and $1,940 each. I am very happy with the Oritek X-1 cables. Not perfect, the cables they replaced did certain things better, but all-in-all, I'm quite pleased with them. Very detailed, dynamic, and accurate bass. Somewhat flatter images but the soundstage itself is still 3-dimensional although a little further back. Extremely clear. I don't know their construction but if I had to guess, I'd say copper or silver-plated copper. My previous cables were pure silver and the one between my preamp and amp (the $1,940 unit) was metal over plastic.

Highly recommended.

Joe

Ori has a deal on his X-2 interconnects, if you previously owned the X-1's(no, you don't have to trade in the X-1's). I paid $390(including almost 10% sales tax-I believe) for 25-inches tip-to-tip(.6 meters). They are absolutely incredible. What Ori did with the X-1's, with harmonics, etc., multiply that with the no boundaries of the X-2. They really are in a separate category. For instance, you don't really realize when the record comes to an end. He says even a small amount dominates the system. I have to agree with him. If you listen to analog(1981 or earlier albums, generally), they seem to increase the relaxing(seratonin?) brain waves that analog produces. They aren't limiting whatsoever(it's like an X-1 with no boundaries-the only way that I would compare the two.)

After the previous post, I did go back to the Magnan Signatures between my preamp and amp, the bass was just more solid, for lack of a better way of putting it. The Magnan's on the other hand, give up some of the sparkle of the Oritek's. I'm hoping the X-2's retain the sparkle and have more of the bass oomph of the Magnan's. In their price range, the X-1's really don't have any competition amongst what I've heard IMHO.

I ordered a pair of the X-2's a couple of weeks ago and will post my listening impressions after I've had a chance to audition them.

I appreciate the tip.

Regards,
Joe

Does anyone used the X-1 as phonocable yet ?

Thanks

I received the X-2 interconnects today and they are simply without a doubt, the best interconnects I've ever had in my system. My reference until now had been the Magnan Signature but the Oriteks do all that the Magnan's did and more (in my system of course). They do everything right without overplaying or under-emphasizing any part of the audio range. The bass is solid, solid, solid. Detail is abundant and it feels as if the noise floor is lower than ever before. The imaging is first rate and the soundstage is deep and layered with voices and instruments each occupying their own space.

I'd read some professional reviews on the X-1's and have them in my system. The X-2's take it a to a whole new level. All the usual audio review cliches which in this case, apply in spades. Highly recommended.

Regards,
Joe