So, have been running an Elite PC on my preamp, will also try on cdp tomorrow
Out of the box, another winner from Mr Sablon, and a day later things even better
The first thing to strike me, and this is a trait of all Mark's cables, is the increase in bass envelope
Like, not just increased bass, but an increase in the bass performance spectrum
Ie extension, natural warmth, power, speed/agility, intimacy
And then the second, and in many ways harder trick to get right, the zero conflict or compromise with the spectrum higher up
Ie no cloying or slowing of mids purity or treble sweetness
So we have another example of Sablon holisticness, where all aspects of sound are improved, even if it's true that it's the bass where one is instantly aware of changes
In a nutshell, Elite takes the Reserva formula of truly organic, non spotlit sound, rounds things out more with indeed better warmth and improved dynamics, seemingly allows more details to arise from a lower noise floor inkier background, and at no point shouts about its presence
Organic and holistic are the words I'd use about all of Mark's cables, never were these attributes more apparent than in the Elites
I'm ordering two, only six to come after those
One last thing
After my move to a room with quite superb acoustics and power that is truly noise free, I'm instantly aware of any changes good or bad in my system
So for a single Elite on preamp within 24 hours to be weaving its magic spell so comprehensively and with no apparent shortcomings is an amazing testament to how great it is
Highly recommended