The most expensive cable in the test it cuts a smart enough figure, the red casing covering a multi-stranded OCC copper cable, complete with all sorts of separate casing and isolation materials.
The Compass also uses the company's own non-compressing plugs, which, Atlas says, won't affect the integrity of the cable.
Up and running, it's clear we're getting a great test run, with more detail than ever being revealed and a wide open soundscape. Expensive, but worth it
Atlas Compass review
This coaxial cable may be expensive but it's worth it Tested at £85
Our Verdict
Excellent dynamics, fine timing, rock-solid attack, and the tonal balance is spot-on.
For
- Amazing build and detail quality
Against
- Not for the miserly
What Hi-Fi? Verdict
Excellent dynamics, fine timing, rock-solid attack, and the tonal balance is spot-on.
Pros
- + Amazing build and detail quality
Cons
- - Not for the miserly
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