• “In accordance with KL’s Signal/Ground Formula, the KLEI gZero architecture is comprised of hand wound conductors, and implemented in a manner to dynamically enhance electron flow in the Signal conductor, without the use of electronic components”
• Each successive model in the KLEI gZero range, utilizes a progressively more complex and sophisticated cable architecture, employing varying combinations of multiple neutral/ground conductors, constructed from ultra high conductivity copper and/or silver.

• “The KLEI gZero architecture dynamically works to maintain a zero voltage Ground state”

The old “World is Flat” syndrome .

At this point I'll refer you to their web site for more technical details if you are so inclined - I've already read it ...

http://kleinnovations.com/kle-innovations-klei-products/essence-gzero-ic/

OK - Enough of the Technical Blurb...

So, I set about comparing the performance of two 1 meter interconnect cables...

• both having the very same KLEI Pure®Harmony RCA Plugs attached
• each, in turn, connected to the very same components and allowed to burn-in
• both reviewed in the same system - nothing else was changed
• one interconnect utilizes a solid silver conductors of a twisted pair architecture
• the other KLE Innovations gZero architecture, conductor material unknown, but I assume it’s very high quality copper

• On the very first track played with the KLEI gZero6 Interconnect, I could tell there was added depth to the bass frequencies.
• The bass was not bloated, as in "more bass", but the bottom end had extended to encompass lower frequencies than my own interconnects were capable of delivering. This was especially apparent on tracks with very low synth work and on tracks featuring pipe organs
• the bass was also extremely well controlled, such that instrument specific textures in the bass register could easily be discerned.
• How much difference was there? - I would compare it to getting new speakers with a larger bass driver! - yes, that much!

• The "speed" of these two interconnects were very similar - hardly surprising considering the quality of materials used
• Both exhibited extremely fast response to transient peaks - e.g. drums, rim shots, tambourines and cymbals responded in the same manner using either interconnect
• Piercing guitar chords and brass instruments (mainly trumpets and trombones) had almost identical qualities
• It was in the finer micro details of cymbals, tambourines and triangles that the the KLEI gZero6 Interconnect nudged into the lead.

• Here, the KLEI gZero6 Interconnect edged further ahead, partly because it sounded a little more detailed, but it was more than that…
• In orchestral tracks there was better isolation of instruments across the board, e.g. violin and viola when playing the same notes are often difficult to distinguish, but now the viola had additional depth which now distinguished them more from the violins
• There was an added warmth and fullness, or “body” across the entire frequency range which made large orchestral works appear smoother and much more enjoyable
• There was more texture in individual instruments e.g. you could easily discern the drum skin on large orchestral bass drums vibrating – it had more texture to the rumble following the the initial strike, rather than a simple boom and wind instruments like the Oboe and Basoon had a more realistic conveyance of their individual timbres.
• There was smoothness in the upper register of violin soloists - even Itzhak Perlman sounded mellower, even on his more vigorous pieces!
• The KLEI gZero6 Interconnect revealed more in the area of micro details, such as the reverberation of instruments with a venue

• Again, the KLEI gZero6 Interconnect pulled ahead, serving up a wider and deeper image on those tracks subject to the most finicky of sound engineers.
• The separation of instruments was more pronounced due to their pin-point placement and what is often referred to as "more air" around each instrument
• The image also extended further forward to go beyond enveloping the listener, it was more like “immersing” the listener in the performance.

• I didn’t witness any difference between the two cables on my system, both were exceptionally quiet
• but, on another system the KLEI gZero6 Interconnect proved to be significantly “Blacker” than the very well respected Interconnect cable it replaced.

• Extends the range of the bass to very deep low frequencies with control.
• Expands the image in three dimensions completely enveloping the listener, but it also separates the musicians/artists/instruments within that image by improving their individual spacing.
• Clarity and details are significantly enhanced – perhaps in part due to the improved image.
• Dynamics are lightning fast across the entire frequency range, But there is also an element of smoothness, particularly with violins and soprano, which can be quite shrill with other cables.
• They are warm and full bodied – in essence, more complete.
• They convey a very realistic sense of being “immersed in the venue”.
• They are very quiet.

experienced

The abilities of the system being used to evaluate the performance

*My System…

• is a modestly price system by today’s standards - e.g. there are many components these days cost more than my entire system.
• From that perspective, I realize my system may not be “All Revealing” with respect to the considerable abilities of the KLEI gZero6 Interconnect - I believe they are capable of so much more.
• But, in my system’s defence - it has some killer power cables which elevate its dynamic and spatial performance to systems costing many times its modest price.

• I was not surprised to find they also performed extremely well here, providing a spacious and very dynamic performance with a smoothness that made music from all genres that much more enjoyable.

• achieved an extremely high level of performance
• For many albums the differences were discernible in only one or two of the above "performance metric" categories
• However, they fell a little short in bass response and exhibiting attributes of a more ethereal nature.

• KLEI gZero6 Interconnects - $565 (AUS)

• Was the top performer - enough said!

should be at the top of your Christmas List

For the rest of us, we have to wrestle with the prospect of living on Hot Dogs for a couple of months.

The

will not break the bank i.e. compared to much of their competition, but selling-off some old gear should expedite their arrival

• First let me state: the KLEI gZero3 Interconnect is an extremely adept interconnect.
• It will outperform many other well respected cables and
• it’s nobody’s “little brother”, just a more affordable member of a very good product lineup.
• The tonal quality of both cables is exceptional and consistent, delivering a very neutral and very controlled performance.
• the KLEI gZero6 Interconnect just has a little more depth and adds a dash of “soul”.

• – it’s like changing from a 40” TV to a 60” TV, both having identical technical specs
• – Everything is just bigger, clearer and that much more enjoyable!

The KLEI gZero6 Interconnect now utilizes the latest advances in KLEI gZero Architecture/Technology
Providing significant improvements in performance.

For details please see...
KLEI gZero6, gZero10 and gZero20 IC Product Update.

My Review System:

• Custom turntable with Denon DL103(modified) phono cartridge on and Audiomods Arm with one piece silver litz cable
• Simaudio MOON LP5.3 RS phono stage
• Schiit Bifrost USB DAC with UBER analogue upgrade
• NAIM 5i integrated amp (has a passive pre-section)
• Gershman Acoustics Sonogram speakers

A highly recommended product!

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