Reviews
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Professional Comments
"In my experience, Clearer Audio cables are always impeccably built; up with the best of the best; and deliver superlative sonics at every price
point."
David Price
Editor, Hi-Fi World
Professional Reviews
Copper-line Alpha Range
November 2008
"..the Copper-line Alpha Power Cable is the real deal... greater clarity and detail with music... improvement in image clarity and a reduced
on-screen noise, with a picture that's bold and punchy... a first-class mains cable."
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Copper-line Alpha Interconnect
"... manages to sound far more expensive than it really is... with an open, airy treble and beautiful midrange, but none of the dryness that can
sometimes mar the performance of cheaper interconnects, this is a genuine audiophile bargain."
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July 2007, Issue 295
"... we were very taken by this cable. It seemed, in every application we tried, to give a quality of sound way out of its class... excellent treble, which
is open and airy... detail across the audio band is very clear and beautifully etched... bass is extended, strong and tuneful."
Overall verdict: 91%
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Copper-line Alpha Digital Interconnect
November 2007
"This is Clearer Audio's new entry-level digital interconnect, offering solid construction with a smooth sound."
Copper-line Alpha Speaker Cable
October 2006
"This chunky cable excels at timing. It'll pound out a rhythm track with confidence, and has enough refinement to deal with below par recordings."
August 2006, Issue 283
"This bass is rather magnificent - strong and ringing, with good tuning and real attack... tonality is neutral and detail good for the price."
Overall verdict: 84%
Copper-line Range
"Another year, another Award for Clearer Audio's superlative power cable"
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"Many people still don't believe that mains cables make a difference. We're sure that if they heard a Copper-line in their system, that view would
change. Almost a ton on a mains lead may seem like a lot of money, but see and hear the difference it can make, and you'll be amazed. Yes, really."
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Bronze Award 2006 - "Best Mains Conditioner/Cable"
"... the Copper-line is the best pound-for-pound upgrade we've heard all year. It introduces far greater clarity and transparency to your sound - bags
of detail and enthusiasm are among the many improvements the Clearer Audio delivers."
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September 2005
"You're treated to a greater sense of clarity and transparency - music is delivered in an open, untainted and hugely entertaining manner. Vocals and
instruments are given room to breathe and the whole musical package sounds natural and emotive."
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April 2006, Issue 278
"Expect subtly improved detail and deeper images. Recommended."
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October 2007, Vol. 17 No. 08
"...improvements in terms of background silences becoming more pronounced... good advances in terms of low level detail resolution. Overall, the
Clearer Audio Copper-line Power Cable is a thoughtfully designed and very well made cable that won't break the bank. Impressive stuff."
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December 2006
"...the Power-HUB improves system resolution, and the expression of dynamics. The treble becomes sweeter and more refined, while sound
gains focus."
June 2007, Issue 278
"... we heard a difference... the sound seemed a shade cleaner with 'blacker' silences... the HUB seemed to allow a little more room for stereo
images."
Overall verdict: 80%
May 2007
"Want thrills without fuss? This cable produces a fast, well separated (yet cohesive) sound, with plenty of detail and dynamic tests."
2m length - August 2007
"This 2m length of a magazine favourite, the excellent Copper-line, will improve even 1080p pictures - helping stability with fast motion, in
particular - and sonically, it'll tighten bass. Well worth the money, then."
1m length - February 2006
"This cable will stagger you with its performance... gains in detail retrieval, picture stability, and depth of field... it gives skin tones a super-natural
appearance... superb motion tracking... sound is imbued with more body and reach."
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Silver-line Range
June 2006
"Capable of truly astonishing improvements to your equipment's performance. Sonically, the Clearer Audio delivers a toe-tapping sound. Details
abound, making vocals utterly convincing, while bass is solid. Connect it to your display, and colours become more natural."
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May 2006, Issue 279
"A cable that looks a million dollars... this is not something we have encountered in a mains cable before... but the definite impression we got was a
lift to the 'presence' region, bringing out female vocals and solo lines on instruments... we were rather taken by it... try it!"
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May 2006, Issue 279
"This interconnect is both visually striking and impressively featured... this is a very detailed cable with a most assured command of the frequency
range... bass is among the most extended, yet tautly controlled, that we have come across at any price and treble also has great reach."
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Silver-line 75 Digital Interconnect
April 2006, Issue 278
"We certainly found the performance most satisfying with very finely etched detail enhancing familiar recordings and a new-found sweetness in the
treble. Good images, too, second only to Kimber KS2020."
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April 2007
"It charges through testing rhythms and tempos... details are delivered verbatim, the midrange is expressive, and scale of sound well judged."
Silver-line Optimus Range
Silver-line Optimus Interconnect
January 2005
"The sound is superb - they’re one of the very best I’ve come across at any price. Think transparent, add ‘self-effacing’ and ‘characterless’ and
you’ve got their gauge. Even through my £20,000 reference system, I really struggled to notice any discernable character."
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Silver-line Optimus Reference Range
Silver-line Optimus Reference Speaker Cable
December 2005
"Sonically, I have to say these are the best loudspeaker cables I've yet heard... these cables are dizzyingly fast, yet have no edge or grain
whatsoever (which is what gives most fast cables the sensation of speed)... quite sublime."
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Customer Reviews and Comments
"First impressions are of a bigger, more relaxed and natural sound... soundstage is expanded and the music is nicely balanced with bass being well controlled. The musicality
and control are maintained at higher volume too. After around 150 hours of further burn in, I'm really enjoying their full-bodied, dynamic and transparent presentation. Dynamics
have improved significantly over the run-in period. Treble is sweeter and the music generally is more open and extended than when I first connected them up. These cables
easily outclass any I've tried before and if I ever feel the need to upgrade, I wouldn't hesitate to try one of your Silver-line cables."
Mark, Kent
"Quite frankly, I'm amazed by the impact the Copper-line Power Cables have had on our system; the sheer energy of the music is astonishing. From the good reviews I've
read, I expected to hear improvements but not to this extent."
Ann, Flintshire
"Connected to my CD player the cohesion of presentation was improved, to a point where it might be arguably be considered to have been previously absent. Bass was more
noticeable and tuneful. Clearness of vocals revealed nuances and details previously masked. Soundstage width and depth was more prominent. Thank you for a good honest
product."
Will, Norfolk
"Really improved the sound of my system - better clarity, detail, soundstage and bass. Your cable is head and shoulders above the rest."
Stephen, Yorkshire
"I would like to take this opportunity to compliment your company on a fantastic product, the Copper-line Power Cable. I have recently bought one for my Sony Bravia LCD TV
and the results are amazing. There was a noticeable difference in colour and the black definition is nothing short of breathtaking. I would HIGHLY recommend anyone who is
debating about purchasing one to do so. £95.00 may seem a lot of money for a power cable but the results will amaze!"
Neville, Tyne and Wear
"Tried the Copper-line Power Cable on my CD player and I'm very impressed - I won't be returning this one! Voices and instruments sound fuller and sweeter. My music now
sounds much more open and beautiful. On my amplifier the difference is really significant especially in terms of soundstaging, bass extension and the audibility of low level
detail. Everything sounds clearer and more precise."
Mark, Kent
"The Copper-line Power Cable has added clarity and musicality in heaps... just goes to show how important the fundamentals are! (System: Arcam Solo and B&W DM601)"
Maurice, London
"Wonderful products yet again. I am really pleased with the improvements the Copper-line Power-HUB and extra Copper-line Power Cables have made. They have really made a
great difference, really opening up the sound, coming from a quiet source. The sound is more open and revealing with greater detail and warmth and improved soundstaging."
David, Plymouth
"Open, wide dynamic range, sounding powerful, more natural and provides better separation of information."
Peter, Yorkshire
Silver-line 75 Digital Interconnect
"The cables run between my new Meridian G-series Processor and DVD-A Player, a link that Meridian call MHR. They do supply cables, and to begin with I thought the sound
was good. However as I had bought some Silver-line Power Cable in the past I thought I'd try the new digital cables to see if these demonstrated the same huge improvement.
Out of the box the difference was distinct, there was a noticeable improvement with the tone and pitch of the vocals and instruments plus the overall sound had a greater detail.
However, three weeks and many hours listening down the line and I would say the improvement is vast, almost like having a new system again. I reverted back to the supplied
cables and found them to be close to unacceptable given the level of performance I was used to. The build quality, style, and customer service are beyond reproach, but the
deciding factor should always be the sound, and to me these are the best digital cables I have ever owned, far better than my Nordost Silver Shadow, and far better than I could
have hoped for."
Miles, Cornwall
"To further my impressions of the Silver-line Power Cables, they are simply superb. Clean neutral and open, I feel that my system has really advanced since their purchase.
Simply superb! I have never enjoyed such insight into the music without the distraction caused by bright treble or no bass extension. I would never have thought power cables
made this much difference and believe me I have heard a lot and owned a lot. Well done!"
Tristan, Bristol
"On my Denon 2900 Universal, hardly the most expensive player in the world, the difference of the Silver-line Power Cable is staggering. I have been keen on SACDs due to
their obvious superiority, but now the improvement over CDs is greatly reduced because the CD's sound so wonderful, as good as vastly more expensive systems I've heard.
And the DVD picture quality has improved as well."
Matthew, Sussex
"I am very impressed with the Silver-line Power Cable, I am hearing things on my CDs that I have never heard before. Treble and bass are a lot better overall with more punch
and impact... the music has such impact! It's superb with vocals as we The sound seems to leap out of the speakers at you. It's so good it might have been developed in
Scotland and that's a real compliment from a Scot!"
William, Essex
"I have rebuilt my original system that I had for many years twice in the last 4/5 years, amps, speakers, changed twice, CD changed once and a power supply added, and a
DAC. My last purchases were a £4000 pre amp, £4000 on active speakers and stands and a £2000 DAC, but the sound was still not right especially in the treble area and I
was contemplating selling the lot and just forgetting about hi-fi. After a chance visit to the Clearer Audio web site (I was looking for Clear Audio) and reading purchasers reviews
I decided to contact Clearer Audio with my problem and ask for suggestions regarding the Silver-line Power Cables. Following their advice and what to expect I purchased a
Silver-line Power Cable and put it on my CD power supply. The result was so good I purchased another two weeks later and began experimenting as suggested putting them
on different sources.
I settled for one on the CD power supply and one on the DAC, after 4-5 months of getting acclimatised to the sound, just over 2 months ago I purchased 2 more and put them
on the active speakers. In a nutshell the system is now effortless; recordings that I could not listen to because of the top end of the treble (e.g. Andrea Bocelli) are now back in
play. Recordings such as Paul Simons greatest hits, Emmylou Harris – Stumble into Grace, Eurythmics etc. are now producing the sound I expected and the volume control is
only at the 9 o'clock position and I still can fit a cable to the pre amp! And if I decide I prefer the sound without it I can utilise it on my DVD or TV where I know I will get similar
improvements; and that is the beauty of buying cables one at a time, not only can you spread the cost you can “tune” the system as you require it. My only regret is that I
spent so much money on equipment that had cables suitable for power drills and lawnmowers."
David, Middlesbrough
"Straight out of the bag, and with no burn in, it was difficult not to send off an instant response to you for the difference was not at all subtle. Now having got through the 50
hour burn in I am able to say that I am amazed and delighted. First of all there was an instant improvement of bass extension, with much more weight and lower frequencies
coming through that I had not heard before. Secondly a great improvement to the sound stage which seems bigger and much more solid and stable with so much detail laid out
so clearly. All in all, a major step forward, the system sounds great whenever I turn it on, at whatever time of day."
John, Hertfordshire
"The Silver-line Power Cable is an audio bargain. Being a self confessed sceptic I have recently started to explore audio power cables. I started with a Russ Andrews Classic
PowerKord. On purchasing the Clearer Audio Silver-line Power Cable I was amazed firstly by the quality of the product. When I plugged it in the quality of sound over and above
a burnt in Russ Andrews Classic PowerKord was immediately obvious. Improved bass clarity with bass lines much easier to follow, less harsh treble, improved soundstaging
and midrange clarity. A top product... these cables deserve to fly off the shelves... value for money +++... worth every penny!"
Peter, West Midlands
"The Silver-line Power Cable is the best I've heard - outstanding value. From initial installation the improvement was immediately apparent. The cable was used powering a
TEAC T1 Transport and the sound was more dynamic, with improved soundstage and stereo imaging. After the recommended burning in period most noticeable was further
improvement to the treble – being much smoother yet incredibly detailed and the bass seemed better controlled, being deeper and more extended. Overall the sound is now
more dynamic – without any hint of distortion – in fact everything your description states. This is by far the best power cable I’ve heard and would equate its effectiveness to a
major component upgrade – equal to changing to the next level of a CD player or amplifier."
Graham, Cheshire
"The only way I can describe the Silver-line Power Cable is like taking the cotton wool out of your ears, which has been in there for a couple of months! The sound is better in
every aspect, even with my modest Yamaha DSP AX1, the stereo image created can rival other superior makes... These cables wipe the floor with my £200 TCI Constrictor
power
leads....... not even going to mention Russ Andrews. I can't recommend these cables highly enough!"
Ross, Suffolk
"I am very pleased with my purchase of the Silver-line Power Cable with the acclaimed Wattgate plug. The construction of the product is superb and finish is great... the product
is magnificent and therefore thoroughly recommended."
Carl, Warwickshire
"Originally a sceptic about the effects of power cables over their relatively high cost I was "converted" 4 years age by Ray Kimber's PowerKords. I have used products from
Kimber, LAT and Nordost but have never been more impressed with an "out of the box" performance - there were noticeable improvements over well run in Kimber PowerKords.
After burn benefits include a much quieter background, firmer bass with a clear midband and focussed non-fatiguing treble - thanks very much!"
Neil, Fife
"At this price the Silver-line Power Cable is entering a very competitive marketplace with several well known (and lesser known) players in the game. Perceived value as well as
performance is a factor here. Clearer Audio keeps up with the competition here by it's external silver-plated sheath and the fitting of a Wattgate 320 IEC mains connector. The
future addition of the currently-in-development mains plug should round things off nicely in the near future. Of course, all this won't help if it doesn't work. Fortunately, it does! I
tested it in a Meridian multi channel music/movie system and, to put it simply, I got more of everything I did want and less of everything I didn't. You may well be able to get
more improvements in some other cables, but I think you'd be talking much more money than this excellent value cable costs. I'll be buying more, especially when that mains
plug upgrade comes. êêêêê"
Paul, Leeds
"Power cables are the best sound-for-pound upgrade available. I have purchased 4 power cables (up to £150.00) from varying manufacturers all have given varying degrees of
improvement except when used on power amps (sound is compressed). I was immediately impressed with the Silver-line Power Cable. This was the only power cable that
actually improved the performance of my power amp. From day one the sound was cleaner, tighter with a wider soundstage; there being a gradual improvement over the next
month. All in all, a brilliant product."
Brian, Bedfordshire
"The Silver-line Power Cable redefines the quality-price ratio. Quite simply superb."
Paul, London
"Excellent high quality mains cable that smoothes over the 'grain' and gives a more natural feel... swap back to a standard mains cable and you cannot fail to notice the
difference... compared to a leading mail order company's offering (Kimber) it offers the same improvements, but only more so! Exceptional after burn in performance. Buy one
now! Oh and it looks bloody good too!"
Chris, Bristol
"I was looking for a power cable of good quality at around £100 and decided to try the Silver-line Power Cable... I have not been disappointed! This is a great cable in its price
range, well made, looks good and does the business! As good as cables twice the price...!"
Kevin, Worcestershire
"Just to say what a fantastic product, which has easily outclassed my other cables costing £150+."
Kevin, Cheshire
"First impressions of the Silver-line Power Cables was of excellent build quality, using fine components. The Silver-line Power Cables were connected to my
Valve Monoblocks and allowed settle for two hours before listening. Soundstaging was more three dimensional with more blackness and space between the notes, vocals
sounding excellent with no signs of hardness or sibilance. The biggest change for me was in the treble which became sweeter and less harsh. To conclude: exceptional value
for money, excellent build quality, big improvement in sound quality."
Justin, Oxfordshire
"The Silver-line Power Cable is the best cable I have bought in terms of build quality, the standard of build quality is exceptional; really very impressed with it. A little sceptical
at first, I have used the Silver-line Power Cable with Wattgate 350 on a new Meridian 598 DP DVD-A player which made staggering improvements to CD replay. On occasions
music has sounded a little harsh and tiresome but this has been transformed, becoming more open and natural. All my sceptical friends have also noticed a marked difference,
and even my wife will listen to some of my music now without the usual complaints. DVD replay has also improved massively, pictures are smoother with less noise, and
colours appear more natural.
An additional Silver-line Power Cable with Wattgate 350 is used on my Pioneer 502 Plasma Screen. The improvement was immediate, even before burn in and possibly the best
improvement in picture quality I have had with my system; comparable to my Nordost Component Video Cable. Pictures benefit from smoother but crisper images, with the
most noticeable improvement with SKY broadcasts. The Silver-line Power Cable makes plasma screens shine.
After burn in performance is exceptional. I also believe the cable offers outstanding value, putting Russ Andrews products to shame."
Miles, Cornwall
"I have been very pleased with the audible improvement to my system which comprises: Sugden CD 21, Sugden CA21a Integrated Amp, Sugden A21 Power Amp and Kef 201
Speakers. There is an improvement in clarity and focus in sound. Most noticeable improvement when connected to CD player."
Ron, North Lanarkshire
"Good well made product... better than some others I have seen... certainly in respect of the quality and amount of wire... cleans up mains straight away... made a difference
straight away."
Derek, Shropshire
"I was highly impressed with the Silver-line Power Cable from the outset there being a noticeable improvement over my Kimber Kord which cost more... when funds permit, I'll be
switching over completely."
Andrew, Bristol
Silver-line Optimus Interconnect Cable
"I am very glad that I read the review by Hi-Fi World on your Silver-line Optimus Interconnects and followed their recommendations, and although the Silver-line Optimus
Interconnects are expensive in real terms, they easily outperform all the interconnects I have heard at (or in many cases above) the price, from more familiar brands such as
Nordost, XLO, Chord, Van den Hul, etc. Other high-end interconnects I have tried have strengths and weaknesses but yours are by far the best "all-rounders" that I have tried so
far. They are fast, neutral, transparent and quiet, with great soundstaging and have a crystal clear sound. Other cables I have tried however have been good in one or two areas
and compromised in others. They are also beautifully made. These cables really are excellent value for money."
Paul, West Midlands
"Straight out of the pack this looks a chunky high quality product. Previous experience of interconnects had been Chord Co. and Kimber PBJ and Silver Streak. Once plugged in
between my CD and Pre-amp the improvement was immediate. A noticeable improvement over any other cable I had previously used. The music just flowed forth, musicality
improved, greater space around musicians, tighter clearer bass from my TDL Studio 3s. The sound from my CD player now sounds much more natural getting much closer to
my Linn LP12. Previously to get this level of improvement I'd have to invest in expensive hardware. Bye Bye Kimber, Hello Clearer Audio... top product... enough said."
Peter, West Midlands
"Great cable that outperforms cables 3x the price before burning in!"
Andrew, South Gloucestershire
"What an amazing set of cables. They have already moved my system to another level. Timbre has become more accurate... decay extended frequency extension at both ends
uppers where extended sounded like I had some Tannoy super-tweeters... bass well anchored clean and controlled and all this after 12 hours."
Andrew, London
"The Silver-line Optimus Interconnects are simply astonishing... I would recommend them to any hi-fi enthusiast and they are not even burned in yet!"
Graham, Derbyshire
"Impresses at first connection, but after burn-in the improvement is dramatic... not as fast as some silver cables, instead it gives a subtlety and depth to my music that I haven't
heard before... replaced my Chord Anthems nicely."
Andrew, London
"On the first track I played, I immediately heard more detail, space, deeper bass, and an overall sharpening. And that is before I have run them in!"
Mr Crowther, Bolton
"Great sounding cables with excellent build quality... they are very neutral and transparent... improved soundstaging and better bass."
Dave, Kent
"I have now had chance to let the cable settle in and am delighted with the outcome. I was somewhat nervous of buying on the basis of a magazine review, particularly as I had
a good interconnect in use (MIT) however the difference was immediate. Clearer Audio was never more aptly chosen as a name. There was a rightness in the presentation that
got me sampling different discs to enjoy the enhanced presentation. Well done. A brilliant product."
John, Hertfordshire
