The Vandini Gold is equipped with both the company’s own DFSS anti-interference filter and the DSS screening system and is terminated with gold-plated RCA plugs.
SOUND QUALITY
Sound tests began by spinning David Gray’s Babylon, that impressed due to its smooth presentation and low distortion. Gray showed an almost playful vocal delivery, offering a high degree of sensitivity in his delivery as well as nuance in his interpretation of the lyrics and a multi-layering texture of the presentation.
Subtlety was noticeable within instrumental play. I could now gauge effort applied to percussion, for example.
Another notable feature was the lack of ‘stickiness’ amongst the instruments. That is, subtle sounding instruments that may have previously hidden behind or were almost too close to another instrument to enable you to hear its detail in full were now operating and standing on their own two feet, contributing to a fuller soundstage. For example, the backing synth had real depth while treble was almost ethereal in its cymbal wash.
Onto classical and Bach’s Double Violin Concerto which took full advantage of the multi-layering effects and the advanced instrumental separation that allowed the conglomeration of instruments to stand apart from each other and make a positive contribution to the overall presentation. The included harmonic effects between the violins resulted in an enlightening combination that stemmed from the greater nuance from each individual performance.
The soft rock of CPR and the well-mastered track, One For Every Moment, allowed the Vandini to shine in terms of the vocal harmonies and the broad soundstage that featured a gamut of dynamic instruments. The cable was particularly adept at tracking the delicate changes in vocal force that the harmonic collage displayed on the stage. Piano was animated while secondary percussion was detailed and perceptive.
CONCLUSION
When you view the Vandini’s combination of sonic capabilities and its attendant price, the result is an audiophile revelation, providing a gratifying level of aural maturity.
