“I based my purchase decision on quality of copper used in this cable. It's still not broken in but what I can hear is better vocal separation from instruments. Singer's voice is just floating in front of the band, it's not aggressive just better separated. Better instrument separation and overall sound quality is smoother with all details preserved. I attribute this trait to lower noise floor of the whole system achieved with the cable in the signal path. This cable replaced flat ic from Nordost and it links Yamaha CD-S2100 player to Primaluna Dialog Premium preamp to my old and trusty Aragon 8008St. If there is a substantial amount of money invested in electronics I don't see any reason why not to invest in this superior cable(s) and hear the full potential of the stereo system.”
“I changed out my whole system with these after testing a pair. Overall they are well constructed. The twist locks made a tight connection . The writing showing pos and neg could be a little more pronounced as well as the direction. Ok you want to know how the sound? The first thing I noticed was more warmth to voices. They sounded more natural and life like. They had most of the detail of my Kimber Hero AG but without the brightness. The Tara lab cables I have were warmer. Overall the Pangea bested them both overall. These are keepers!”
“Like others have said here, I was using Cardas Quadlink interconnects for many years, but they were unfortunately misplaced and lost during my last move. I resorted to using some older Blue Heaven cables until I could get around to buying some new ones. The Blue Heavens sounded OK for a few months. Then I saw these Premier SE cables in the Advisor catalog and took the plunge since they are using 100% Cardas Grade One copper inside - just like my old Quadlinks. After burning them in for 24 hours, I sat down for a listen. My reaction was "aaaaah". My system sounded rich and relaxed like I remembered my Quadlink sounding. By comparison, the Blue Heaven cables sounded overly-etched with details having more of an edge. I wouldn't say more detailed. I'd say different. Precise, but with an edge. Over the past couple of weeks as the Premier SE cables have relaxed and broken in they have gotten more detailed sounding and more 3D, but they haven't lost their warm, rich character. For the price paid - less than half what I recall paying for Quadlink - these are a stunning bargain and a very good find.”
“I got this cable for a second system in my bedroom because its using Cardas copper inside. Construction quality is very good with high quality rcas. I decided to try the Premiers in my main system where I have been using Cardas Quadlink between my CJ pre and Parasound A21 amp. Still debating the merits of each cable. Quadlink offers warm, rich mids, but is softer in the highs where the Premier SE sounds delicate and articulate. I'll give them another week of burn-in before I make a final decision on whether to keep them in my main system of use them in my second. Good cable, anyway.”
“I bought 2 pairs of the Pangea Premier SE RCA i.c.'s,expecting very good results.They came through in spades! Tight bass,smooth clear mids,detailed but not tizzy highs,& a realistic naturally musical presentation.Excellent materials&construction,the connectors are superb! Pay twice as much from other manufacturers& you won't get better.Running between my Primaluna Dialogue Premium Preamp & Parasound Halo A21 Amp- Marantz SA8005 SACD player.Took about 20 hours of use before they really sounded great,but well worth the wait! Another A.A.- Pangea winner for sure.If you have quality electronics & want to HEAR them , get these. I honestly don't think you will find better anywhere near the price!”
