Gotham-KLE STAR SERIES SP1D – Superior Imaging, Layering and Timing High-end 8-core Silver Banana Speaker Cables

S$ 738.0S$ 958.0

  • Flagship mode from Gotham speaker cables lineup of high copper purity
  • 8 cores of 2.5mm2 can combine into twisted pairs of effective 10-11 AWG or twisted quads of effective 7-8 AWG
  • Large O.D of 14.3mm – solid and hefty
  • Can be made into conventional 2-in-2-out or bi-wiring 2-in-4-out configuration
  • Terminated with KLE Classic 1D Banana BFA silver plugs makes a superb pairing in presenting the lower frequency
  • KLE solidifies the already-fullness of the lows from Gotham 58025
  • KLE connectors need at least 200 hours of break-in
  • Expansive imaging with clear layers of sounds – vocals, strings, percussions, wind etc, each in their own space and realms
  • Sibilance is not a worry despite the silver content
  • Combination of Gotham 58025 with KLE Classic 1D has elevated the airiness with such refinement and control that listening to this Star Series is just long period of sustained pleasure
  • Standout point of the KLE Classic 1D is the ability to piggyback its own plug on top of one another
  • Highly recommend the bi-wiring configuration even if your current speakers may not have bi-wiring posts – the piggyback instantly transform bi-wiring into conventional wiring
  • Such capability allows for flexiblity and futureproofing your setup
  • Durable metal cable divider protects the vulnerable part of a speaker cable and serves as the directional indication
  • Meticulously hand sleeved with PET for strength and toughness
  • Each cable is hand-crafted in Singapore with highest quality and aesthetic in mind
  • All terminations are soldered with authentic WBT 4% Silver content solder
  • Sleeve colour change can be requested at no additional cost subjected to availability
  • All parts used in STAR SERIES are guaranteed to be truly authentic
  • Made to order in 12-14 days
  • Rent-to-try at S$300 for 2 days
  • Comes with extended 2-year warranty from QA
  • *actual heatshrink lengths may slightly differ from photos

Description

This Star Series Gotham speaker cables is our latest addition to the TOTL lineup from QA.

It takes time to induct cables into the Star Series lineup because we evaluate firstly the cable capability over some time (they need break-in time) and then we need to decide on the best possible connectors for them.

Speakers are, and should probably be the highest investment in most cases. Yet interestingly, there tends to have reluctance in users to get a really good pair of speaker cables. Seemingly thinking thicker wires should do the job for speaker cables, that is only half right, unfortunately.

The thicker cable should also be pure in the metallurgy, borrowing the term from KLE, rightfully so. And Gotham cable has been excellent because their copper purity in the cables is just wonderful across their lineup which is why they have gathered fabulous positive feedback almost every single time. Pairing of Gotham cables with KLE connectors has been very favourable in our Star Series interconnects, and this is no different.

The Gotham 58025 is special. With 8 cores inside one single cable, they are huge and hefty with an O.D of 14.3mm and they make beautiful twisted speaker cable for each channel for the usual 2-in-2-out speaker cable. They can also be altered in wiring to form a 2-in-4-out bi-wiring configuration, which we highly recommended. With 2.5mm2 a core, a twisted pair is essentially 10-11 AWG in gauge size for each terminal in a bi-wiring config. At the amplifier end each terminal will be 4 cores of twisted lead which give it a gauge size of 7-8 AWG!

After sufficient break-in time of approximately 150 hours, the sound is simply astonishing. The soundstage in terms of width and depth is breathtaking. Imaging is precise and accurate, allowing one to hear the succinct layers of breath and instrument decay. Timing is one major part of excellence this cable has that resulted in music renderings being so coherent and natural.

But the above was before the cable became a Star Series cable. After termination with the KLE Classic 1D banana BFA silver plugs, and a break in time of at least 200 hours, the bass has a new definition of meaning in tightness and depth. KLE solidifies the already-fullness of the lows from Gotham 58025, making them a superb pairing in presenting the lower frequency.

What was a super imaging freak of the Gotham 58025 is now expanded even further with clear layers of sounds – vocals, strings, percussions, wind etc, each in their own space and realms, especially in well-mastered tracks.

As a silver plug, the worry of having sibilance or fatigue in the top end is never a worry, for once again the combination of Gotham 58025 with KLE Classic 1D has elevated the airiness with such refinement and control that listening to this Star Series is just long period of sustained pleasure.

One standout point of the KLE Classic 1D is the ability to piggyback its own type of (or other banana) plug on top of one another, creating a daisy-chain type of connection. The reason we highly recommend the bi-wiring configuration earlier even if your speakers may not require that is because this piggyback capability can instantly change a bi-wiring cable into the conventional 2-in-2-out speaker cables. In the event of any speaker changes in the future which has the option of bi-wiring, this Star Series has the flexibility to be used again!

Star Series cables from QA are all about high-quality craftsmanship and solid construction with professional and presentable finishing in all aspects of the cable parts. At the centre of the cable split is one heavy and durable metal cable divider which not only protects the vulnerable part of a speaker cable but also served as the directional indication many cables chose to do it on a heat shrink.

Gotham cable from Switzerland, KLE plugs from Australia, solder (WBT) from Germany. Now that’s what we called a true assembling of quality cables from some of the best around. You may be able to DIY or find others working on similar parts, but you wouldn’t find the dedication and meticulous effort QA put into our construction of our TOTL Star Series cables. Because the Star is a pride of a Singapore-made product we believed any owner can be proud of.

Additional information

Weight 2 kg

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