What Hi-Fi? Verdict
A fine cable in every sense of the word
Pros
- +
Lightness of touch
- +
gains in smoothness and authority
Cons
- -
A little too polite
Why you can trust What Hi-Fi?
This Audioquest cable is well made, with a braided construction that gives it a solid feel.
The experience is organised, with instruments maintaining a sense of space. The presentation is neat, which affords some precision to the music.
The Cinnamon is a subtle cable, conveying details with a lightness of touch.
The sound is a little restrained, but not enough to be considered downbeat. Far from it: there’s an assertiveness to the proceedings that allows a little panache to come through.
Nonetheless, this is a like a fine paintbrush: controlled and delicate, but lacking the fun, broad strokes of a roller.
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