I replaced a Naim 250 with a Tom Evans Linear A. I used a a cheapo cable to connect to the Linear A because I needed the XLR connection on my Nordost Quatrofil to demo the 250 when selling it. After I sold the 250 a friend reterminated the Nordost and I put it with the Linear A and was very pleased with the sound. I hate A/B comparisons so didn't do any (let alone a double blind ... ). I didn't care whether I could prove to myself that it was better. Some days later I played the new Elton John / Leon Russell "The Union". I always had difficulty being sure whether Elton or Leon was singing (I think I would have got it right most of the time). With the Nordost in I would get it right 100% of the time, it is so clear that they are different voices. I was interested that my subjective impression was so clearly vindicated (to me at least).
Nic P
Nic P