One of the best of the survey. On Way Out West, my notes read: "Smooth, sweet, perhaps a little tubey but dynamic and involving. Cymbals may have a little less metal than some others, but sound natural. Drum set has great control, with notably good lateral imaging." The Stravinsky Toccata tells much about a component's composure, its ability to maintain grip when a lot is going.

Shootout! 13 Interconnects Reviewed from $122 to $250; not an individual review but a Survey.