Already a firm favourite with us, the Atlas easily retains its five stars when pitched into the ring for a second time.
It's a well-made cable, its design eschewing the more showy finish of some rivals in favour of a modest silver-braided outer jacket and chunky plugs.
Sound is admirably balanced, the composed treble neatly complemented by solidly planted, appropriately forceful bass and an open, expressive midrange.
Atlas Fibre Optic review
The Atlas Fibre Optic's revealing and dynamic sound makes this a fine budget cable
Our Verdict
The Fibre Optic's revealing and dynamic sound makes this a fine budget cable
For
- Sound is dynamic, fast and detailed
Against
- Not as flexible as we'd like
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