Black Cat / Stereomatic / redlevel
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Having missed another opportunity at a Black Cat Veloce that I've been wanting to try for a while after being recommended to me by two members whose opinions I trust, I went off in search last night. I couldn't find any Veloces either used or new (not realizing these aren't really made anymore), but instead came across Chris Sommovigo's current project, redlevel.
Some of this line is still in development, and apparently very eagerly anticipated by some familiar with previous product. I have to say, from what I've read so far, if passion and love can impart anything into a cable's sound, this redlevel stuff should be bliss. I really like how Chris describes his latest designs and what went into these designs. And after reading up in the About section, I like his philosophy on life in general. at an age where a little soul searching is creeping in, this little quasi-bio blurb speaks to me a bit - step back. reassess. prioritize. let go. simplify. move to Japan.
that aside, and back to audio, this makes my third cable curiosity in as many months. my first experience was a bit of a profound introduction (I plan to write a little about that when I get settled in some changes again), and I've gone from skeptical but open, to hell yes cables matter. I think this officially earns me cable junkie status. and yes, I realize this goes against what I like about the philosophy I'm linking, but I've still got work to do here before I simplify. besides. I struggle daily with at least three personalities, and one of me is pointing it out for you ahead of time.
I'd really like to try a full set of the cables he's making.
http://stereomatic.com/pages/redlevel
http://stereomatic.com/pages/about
Some of this line is still in development, and apparently very eagerly anticipated by some familiar with previous product. I have to say, from what I've read so far, if passion and love can impart anything into a cable's sound, this redlevel stuff should be bliss. I really like how Chris describes his latest designs and what went into these designs. And after reading up in the About section, I like his philosophy on life in general. at an age where a little soul searching is creeping in, this little quasi-bio blurb speaks to me a bit - step back. reassess. prioritize. let go. simplify. move to Japan.
that aside, and back to audio, this makes my third cable curiosity in as many months. my first experience was a bit of a profound introduction (I plan to write a little about that when I get settled in some changes again), and I've gone from skeptical but open, to hell yes cables matter. I think this officially earns me cable junkie status. and yes, I realize this goes against what I like about the philosophy I'm linking, but I've still got work to do here before I simplify. besides. I struggle daily with at least three personalities, and one of me is pointing it out for you ahead of time.
I'd really like to try a full set of the cables he's making.
http://stereomatic.com/pages/redlevel
http://stereomatic.com/pages/about
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Interesting....the man has his priorities in check. I can only attest to his Blackcat digital cables.....pretty darn good for the price.
Though.....given Japans Nuclear problems, he may want to re-think all that Sushi he's sucking down.HT SYSTEM-
Sony 850c 4k
Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Polk Sig. 20's
Polk FX500 surrounds
Cables-
Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
Kitchen
Sonos zp90
Grant Fidelity tube dac
B&k 1420
lsi 9's -
At least the Saki was probably okay since it was aged a little before...maybe that detoxes you after eating sushi2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
