Audio interconnects (analogue)

Energy and fun trump ultimate precision

Smooth sounding, but lacking precision

Mellow and easy-listening, but needs more dynamic punch and finesse to really excel

So-so dynamics and lean bass affect an otherwise clear, detailed performance

It's a premium price for sure, but if you can get beyond that, the Pulse-B is one of the most musically rewarding interconnects we've heard

Best analogue interconnect, Awards 2012. Ideal as a first upgrade, giving a glossy, subtle performance

Convey decent tonal balance, but dynamics are just too bland

A recommended second-upgrade cable that we simply can’t fault

A fine first upgrade to freebie interconnects

After a revamp, looks and sounds even better than before