Synergistic Research Alpha Sterling Review

Reprinted From: The Absolute Sound, Issue 146, February/March 2004

Synergistic Research Alpha Sterling
Interconnect Cable of the Year, 2003, The Absolute Sound

This interconnect has challenged every other cable that has taken up residence in NG's system - even some of the near-unobtainium persuasion. Its virtues include a general soundstage openness accompanied by excellent image layering and a pristine non-edgy treble. While it doesn't quite match the soaring and effortless extension of the ultra-priced spread, its overall midrange neutrality and transparency will put a lot of $1000+ wires to shame. It's now availbe with Synergistic's Active Shielding technology at a modest surcharge - an option well worth checking out. Either way, active or passive, the Alpha Sterling proves that on the rare occasion you sometimes get a lot more that you pay for. (Reviewed by Neil Gader with Paul Seydor in Issue 138)