Audio interconnects (analogue)

Handles top end sounds quite beautifully and unearths subtleties with ease

The Xen reveals plenty of detail, but it lacks the enthusiasm of the very best cables

TCI's new low-cost Tiger II fails to deliver where it matters most

Although there's much to admire, the Baton Mk II struggles to combine vocals with instruments

Now on its fourth incarnation, Merlin's Bach interconnect is still a great cable but lacks a touch of dynamism when needed

This chunky-plugged interconnect is not quite as accomplished as it looks

Despite the name, this eye-catching interconnect doesn't allow for musical harmony

The Conductor has lost its edge to newer rivals

A good upgrade or first 'serious' cable, but you can get more for the same money

Ticks all the boxes- spot on