Sandu Vitale wasn't sure what to expect when, at the strong recommendation of close friend and colleague Cătălin Cristescu, he inserted the first piece of Dragon cable into his system.
Suffice to say, any expectations or preconceived notions about how a cable might perform in an audio system were thoroughly shattered. Encouraged by the experience, Vitale continued the gradual, methodical process of replacing each length of cable in his system with AudioQuest Dragon.
The resulting piece is as much audiophile memoir as it is audio review — at times breathless in its enthusiasm, yet always honest and searching.
Vitale praises Dragons' ability to unlock the hidden performance of his system while enriching the listening experience. He notes lower noise, greater clarity and focus, improved bottom-end grip and impact, and remarkable dynamics.
Granting AudioQuest Dragon cables with Sound News' Editor's Choice Award, Vitale concludes: "Once you experience the added benefits firsthand in your own system, it becomes almost impossible to go back to the less impressive sound you had before."
