Wednesday 6 July 2011

Black Rhodium Illusion cable

Have noticed recently that our favourite mid priced interconnect, the Black Rhodium Illusion, has been very quiet recently. None sold this year, which is a shame. The original cost around £80 and was a real giant killer... though it looks like two pieces of string twisted together it has to be one of the most natural sounding cables made. If you want that sort of realism but also extended bass and large soundstage then you would certainly need to multiply your budget by five.

Over the years the price of the Illusion has increased to be honest .. the 'Diva' upgrade a few years ago brought the price up to just over £150 ... and Cryogenically treated versions were introduced at over £250 .. now we have Phantom ... a double cryogenically treated version with a gauze jacket selling at around £350. All exceptionally good... but perhaps they have clouded the range a little and confused everybody, I dont know... All I know is, the Illusion makes midrange equipment sound wonderful .. without the usual over analysis of the presentation and highlighting of the negative aspects that most really good cables acheive when put into non esoteric equipment.

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