May 2010: Amine Slimani has now reviewed the recently launched Mark 2 Sennheiser cable for Head-fi.org. As you can see, he rather liked it!

"With a transparent component like the Mark2 cable, it is hard to go into the classical bass/mids/highs description. While the Mark2 extends the frequency response in both the low end and extreme highs, it doesn’t have a sonic signature of its own.
However, by comparison to the stock cable it is apparent that the bloated mid-bass is gone and that the high frequencies are a lot cleaner through the Mark 2 cables. What the Mark2 allows to do, in comparison with the stock cable, is a finer and more precise reading on the true harmonic structure of different instruments and voices...

While I have found in the past that the Mark1 cable was notably faster than the Moon Audio Blue Dragon and the Stefan Audio Art Equinox Cables, I have found that it was surpassed by the Mark 2 cable as well the RAL Cable in transient speed. What it means for the Mark2 cable is that sounds appear and disappear instantly...What it means is that all natural (unamplified) instruments will sound like they are supposed to, provided the upstream components (especially the DAC) are up to the task...

Overall the Mark2 silver dream “de-veils” the HD-650 by offering a cleaner and clearer window to the representation....The Mark2 cable preserves the natural warmth of the recording without adding or subtracting anything...you can not only clearly hear the fundamental of the note being played but also all the overtones...Going from the stock cable to the Mark2 cable, you get a more complete and richer representation....

Surprisingly these differences are not only heard in my reference system. Even on the cheap Audio-gd FUN DAC/Headphone amp combo, the improvement going from the stock cable and the Mark2 cable are easily audible...

The Mark 2 cable improves the layering of the soundstage and provides a much more precise imaging than the common copper based cables...The dynamic range of the Mark2 cable is amazing: it retains the low level information when playing loud material; it can go from whisper levels to explosive levels in an instant and at very low listening levels, the details are not obscured or muffled like it is the case with the stock cable...The reason the HD-650 sound clearer with the Mark 2 cable is simple, it is because all the low level details are there in spades...

This wasn’t only noticeable with a selection of high quality music but it was also noticeable when using the HD-650 for listening casually to movies or series. With the Mark 2 cable, you get all the little details that fool you into being actually there..." Full review here

April 2010 -

[Ultimate Silver Dream and Silver Dream interconnects]:

"Henry from Canada
 
I bought the Silver dream interconnects because from these feedbacks here and other reviews.
WoW !!! The Silver dream out performed my Cardas goldden Reference and Acoustic Zen Absolute interconnects.
The Silver dream give me bigger sound stage, more clear. I love them so much. 3 weeks later, I ordered
a pair of Ultimate silver dream int cables for my source again, and they totally transformed my system.
I am using Mark Levinson transport, Sonic Frontier DAC2 MKII, Audio Research LS25 pr-amp, Simaudio W5 power amp
and B&W matrix 801 serie 3 speakers.
Now I am ordering the Silver dream speaker cables and jumpers to replace my golden Ref speaker cables.
I will leave more feedback how they sound in my system in a few months.
Thanks Alister !!!"
 

Latest quote from a satisfied customer on the new Mark 2 Sennheiser Headphone cable:

"Hi Alister...Now for the update on your Mark 2 Sennheiser headphone cord; WOW! What a difference; I have been using this new cable for a few days now with amazing results. The sound through my Lehmann headphone amp is much “Louder” (which probably means that more of the signal is getting through), clearer, more detailed, more spacious, more extended you name it – there are VAST improvements in every single area. What an upgrade to my Sennheiser HD650s! Thank you once again for producing such an excellent product. The 3 metre length is also now perfect...With best regards, Leslie"

A comprehensive write-up of the Ultimate Silver Dream interconnect cables by a customer - click here to read

March 2010 -

"Hi Alister...Regarding the USD speaker cables, last night I was noticing how smooth they are getting, smooth in a good way, almost all brightness is gone. Strange thing is they sounded much smoother then just the day before...The sound is really getting amazing now; all the detail and clarity is there but now the brightness is gone. They are really morphing into everything I was hoping for. I love clarity, detail, and articulation, but sometimes to get that things end up too bright. Not so with these cables, they have all the clarity and detail but are not at all bright. They really are just like the USD IC's this way. I'm very pleased and I know they are going to keep refining, keep getting better.
Best regards,
Ted"

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"Hi Alister,
I know it's still very early and these speaker cables have a long way to go until fully broken-in but I have been enjoying them so much last night and today that I just had to tell you. Last night I was noticing how good things are starting to sound. And right now I just put on some music and am so impressed. The differences I've been noticing have mainly been in increased clarity and resolution. And I love this new clarity. Last night I was also noticing greater depth and dimensionality, and as you know, my speakers do not usually excel in these areas. The USD cables are showing me what my amps and speakers are capable of. These speakers are better then I thought.
Best Regards,
Ted"

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"Hi Alister,

I am still very very happy with the 3 ICs that I purchased from you. I seriously doubt that I’ll ever have to upgrade those cables ever again. Thank you!!"

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"Hello Alister

"Alister,
I have had the 2 Ultimate Silver Dream interconnects in my system for 2 weeks now going from my Leema Antilla CD player to MFA passive pre amp to Bryston 4BSST power amp to Wilson Benesch speakers.  As you know the Silver Dream Ultimates were an upgrade from the Silver Dream interconnects I bought a year ago. I hear already what I would describe as going from a 2.5D sound to 3D or holographic sound.  There is more space or air between instruments and my room just got a whole lot bigger.  The bass is as deep but more controlled and tighter than before, this is good in case that's not clear.  Top end has gained  little more weight, but in my system, its the mid band that seems most improved so far.  Voices and instruments just sound more real.  When listening to CDs I have heard many many times before, I now find I am surprised by passages that sound so much better.  There's more detail, I often hear things I hadn't heard before. The sound is compelling. Overall these are stunning cables.  I am very glad I made the decision to upgrade.  And the best bit is that I know they are going to get even better over time.  I should add that the Silver Dreams are still excellent cables, if you remember I much preferred them to my Chord Chorus and Kimber KCAG interconnects.  So the Silver Dreams will find a good home in other part of my system.

Thanks again Alister, its great that there people out their producing great products at realistic prices.  I hope you go from strength to strength.

Best wishes, Peter"
 

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January 2010 - the New Year starts with more great feedback, the first of which rams home the amazing value we offer over other cables made of exotic materials:

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