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I am very pleased...
"Hello Mike, I am not very good at this, but I know what I like to hear and this is it. At this time, I own four pair of Morrow Audio Cables The first pair I purchased was balanced MA3 cables; they replaced cables I paid $550.00 for. After the break in period the Morrow cables had more air, and much more detail, all the instruments in their place which gave me a very good stage.

The second pair I purchased was the PH3 cables, these cables replaced a $500.00 pair I had. Once again after the break in period the detail came out, the Morrow cables are much faster (Much More Precise)... Very Noticeable.

I also own one pair of MA1 cables and SP1 Cables. The SP1’s took longer then expected to break in, and they replaced a pair I paid $700.00 for. At this time they sound slightly better then my existing cables with only a little more detail and speed. Being this is his bottom line cable, I plan on upgrading to the SP3. For the money, I am very pleased with all four Morrow Cables I own." FM

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"The first thing I said out loud was "that wasn't there before!"
I have been upgrading my entire system over the past few months. It now consists of a Thorens turntable with a Goldring cartridge, Ballari tube preamp, Sony ES SACD player, Cayin integrated tube amp, AAD reference speakers, and cabling from Nordost and Audience, and XLO speaker cables. Not to mention the overpriced tweaks that include isolation platforms made of 3 inch maple with brass cones, power conditioners, isolation transformers, power cables, etc. I consider my system to have high resolution, but as any good audiophile will tell you, we want more.

The next step in the upgrade process was to locate a good interconnect. What I wanted in a cable is that elusive quality called inner or low-level detail. You usually don't find this in lower or mid-priced cables like the MA3's. 

After trying a few different brand name products, I settled in on Nordost. They've been working great in my system and I always get compliments from my audiophile friends about the great sound I get. My eyes, ears and wallet were set on the Nordost Heimdalls. I went to the local dealer and took them home for a test run. Even though they improved the sound of my system, I did not get that WOW factor that I think an audio product should give you. I returned them to the dealer and moved up the Nordost line.

This time with the Nordist there was a WOW factor, but at a tremendous cost. I could not convince myself that I would be required to pay that much for something that I was beginning to believe could be found elsewhere, for less and for the same quality.

I'm not afraid to pay for quality, however, I am not impressed with pretty packaging ($), colorful brochures ($), excessive advertising ($$), or a product that looks like you want to eat it for dessert ($). I want an honest cable where the bulk of the company's investment went into its function. Isn't that what a cable is about? My amp can look pretty, my speakers can look pretty, but interconnects which are rarely seen, no thanks.  I returned the Nordost cables to the dealer and started my hunt for the right interconnects...iInterconnects that would give me the WOW factor!

In my extensive and comprehensive search on the internet, I came across Morrow Audio and liked what I saw. I took the gamble and purchased a pair of MA3s.  I was not entirely secure in what I was getting into, but what I read convinced me to take the risk. And it was a small investment to make compared to what my original intentions were with the brand name cables.   

The cables arrived yesterday. They were surrounded by bubble-wrap. No fancy boxes, color brochures, enlightenments of how I have become part of the Elite and Exclusive world of hi-end audio by purchasing this product. No rationale telling me what I'm supposed to listen for. Only installation instructions and break-in procedures; apparently these cables need lots of time to break-in (at first I thought it was probably to keep people from returning them prior to the 60 day policy).  As I was unwrapping, reading and connecting, I started to get that feeling that I was setting myself up for a disappointment. I thought you can't sneak past quality without paying for it.

The cables are thin and have the look and feel of Kimber with a black surround to cover them. The first thing I did was connect them to the CD player and I played the pink noise track on the Stereophile Test CD2 in repeat mode for about three hours. I was avoiding listening to them until they were somewhat broken in. To be honest, I did that to avoid the possible disappointment I would get from buying no-name $200+ cables sight unseen.

Three hours later, I went into the room and removed the test CD, and put on my usual culprits (the recordings I know inside and out. The first thing I noticed was that the tone was the same as my previous cables. No change there, and that was good.

Then things begin to change in the music I knew like the palm of my hand. Music was happening like never before. The first thing I said out loud was "that was'ent there before". Next came "that's a new sound!" Then came the "WOW", and many more "wows" after that.

As each CD went though audition, the sound got better and better. What was happening was that I was getting reacquainted with my well-known CDs and started hearing music that did not exist prior to these cables. It was a revelation! I did notice that the volume control on my amp had to go a notch more to get it at the levels I'm used to listening. I think that's because the instruments did not appear to be so close together in the soundstage as before.

Believe me when I tell you... I had a great soundstage before! The soundstage grew to beyond the speakers; that was a head turner! I perceived lower and more defined lows, and with tube equipment, that was quite a startling difference. Then the instruments started sounding fuller and more complete; I could hear more complexity in the sound from each instrument. Little sounds that weren't there suddenly materialized and little sounds that were not as noticeable before started popping out, and clearly. I wanted low-level detail... I got it! To say the least, I had a smile on my face!

Then came the big test, connecting them to the phono preamp. WOW again and many more "wows"! I spent the rest of the evening listening to music. Next week, I'm putting the Audience and Nordost cables on E-Bay.  The MA3's are a wonderful investment, actually a steal! Incredible! With a claimed hundreds of hours of break-in to go, how much better can they possibly get? Great job Mike. You have a devotee.  Rodolfo Bonnin

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I have not come closer to a more perfect cable than these...
"Over the years I have tried many interconnect  and speaker cables, homebrew and some brand names, even some of the homebrew nameless cables that had cost me an awful lot of money. I have tried many cables on Audiogon as well. I had what I thought were really good speaker cables and interconnects and didn't really feel the need to change them.

After looking through your ad on Audiogon and reading somewhere that your cables were superior to the other cables I saw, including that $9000 Transparent Reference cable, I was somehow convinced to try your cables knowing that I had sixty days.

My current speaker cables have 99.9999 whatever percent silver and were very expensive and are very heavy. The interconnects are comprised of short runs due to them being so expensive.

I really like your cables as they are so light. They were immediately very ambient sounding, lovely detail not heard before came from the wall of sound in front of me. Timing, attack and decay are particularly good with strong deep bass and a big open sound... so perfectly natural sounding. It was like changing amplifiers. There are no strange batteries or tubes connected to small boxes like some cable companies. I consider this to be a real bonus. Congratulations Mike. I honestly have not come closer to a more perfect cable than these and they are reasonably priced." Tim V.

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WOW!
"Mike, I have never taken the time to provide written feedback to anyone about any audio components I have purchased and placed in my system.  However, I'm compelled to make my experience with Morrow Audio cables the exception.  

I just replaced Kimber Kable Silver Streaks, Kimber Kable 8TC's and Nordost Frey's with your Morrow cables, specifically the MA3, MA4 and SP4's.  

I'm not an audio expert and won't try to imitate one, however I know what significant changes I have heard in my system since installing your cables.  

I'm experiencing a realism that I was missing.  The sound stage is much larger and more open. Detail is better than ever and the sound is extremely clean, clear and concise. Importantly, it is neutral and not tainted.  The dynamics are not over exaggerated but tight and clean.  I feel like I'm hearing what the artists intended in their music presentation.  In the world of audio you don't know what your missing until you hear what you were missing.

Please feel free to share this with your customers or anyone who might be in the market for cables.  Your cables really do make a difference. WOW!" Kevin

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Another WOW!!!
After several months of trying out different interconnect cables I saw Mike Morrow''s ad on Audiogon for his MA3 interconnectss, so I went to his website to see what people who purchased his cables had to say. I am not much for the ''pro reviews'' so I read intently what other audiophiles like me had to say.

I purchased a pair and listened to them prior to break in. The highs were a little smeared and the mid range was a bit thin. The bass was excellent, going much deeper and tighter than any cables I had (Audioquest King Cobra, Diamondbacks, Columbia''s and Transparent Audio Plus. 

After 7 straight days of cable break in, I listened to them again this morning- and WOW!!.  All I can say is everything everyone has been saying about these cables are true! The highs are open and ''airy'', piano is very natural, and the bass is deep and tight, so deep that I turned off my B&W and Velodyne subs.

I would characterize the cables as very natural sounding, with a wide and deep soundstage, excellent highs that possess a natural decay on the cymbals (especicially). Midrange is smooth...balanced. 

For the money you will spend on Morrow Cables you will not be dissappointed. Besides, how many manufacturers allow you a 60 day trial period?!!! I am now replacing ALL of my interconnects and look forward to trying Mike''s speaker cables... Nelson Delrosario

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Astonishing sound! Beat my DH Labs Revelation Cables...
"I burnt the MA3 balanced cables through the Audio Dharma for 4 days. Today, I connected one of the pair with my Masterlink ML9600 recorder. What an astonishing sound! I have been using DH Labs Revelation Balanced Cable and was able to compare them side by side. The MA3 surely beats them. I am thinking of ordering 2 pairs of MA3 1 meter with RCA termination. Cheers!!" Abhijit

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Replaced Cardas Golden Reference Cables...
"I learned of Morrow Audio from a long standing Audiophile friend and former partner of mine in Richmond Audio and Video, Mike Gallaro.  Mike, on several of our telephone conversations has been raving about the Morrow Audio speaker cables he purchased.  I've always respected Mike's golden ears and stored Morrow Audio in my memory to try the cables when the need arose. 

I have what I think is a very musical system comprising of Accustic Arts Transport, Reimyo Dap-777 Dac, DCS Purcell upsampler, Classe 2 box pre, and modded Krell KSA 150 amp.  The system is cabled by Jena Labs Symphony inter., Shunyater power cords, Exact Power conditioners and Hydras etc.  The speakers are Eggleston Isabel with the Dynaudio Esotar tweeter, which is outstanding but can get on the bright side if the cabling is mismatched. 

Yesterday the Morrow MA3 Reference Two interconnects arrived and I could not get them into the system fast enough.  I let the system warm up for two hours and thought I would listen for about twenty minutes.  When I placed the first SACD "Doug McCleod" my jaw dropped.  The timbre was spot on, actually superb.  Imaging, transients depth and width of soundstage were also exceptionably good.  The listening session went on for the next four hours. 

The MA3 Reference Two interconnects replaced a Purist Audio Maximus, then a Cardas Golden Reference and then finally a Stereovox balanced 600 pair of interconnects. 

Mike Gallaro was right again, they are truly excellent interconnects and I don't mean for the price point, I mean at any price!  All I can say is Bravo!" Richard Lerner

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Much better than Nordost & Audience...
When I connected your cables to my system, I noticed signficant differences immediately. From the start, the MA3's are much better cables than the Nordost Red Dawns and Audience Maestros I had been using. My tube generated sounstage came alive like never before. The tone remained the same, but everything else improved. I thought I had discovered something that no one else knows about. By the way, I sold both the Nordost and Audience interconnects on E-Bay and I kind of felt bad, because these people really had no idea, or were aware that there were better alternatives to what they were pursuing. In the past, I was one of those. The Nordosts were scooped up in a day.

Anyway, have you considered contacting one of those Stereophile or Absolute Sound editors or one of the foreign magazines to review your cables? Or gone to one of the big name hi-end retailers to demonstrate your product? I believe that they would be a hit in the audio "mainstream."  Best wishes, Rodolfo

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I am there...
What can I say that hasn''t already been said in the other testimonials listed? I was looking to try some other (name brand) cables, but WHY!? I beleive I am there. I guess I know I will be coming back soon. Thanks Mike! Terry D.

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Beats Kimber Select, Audioquest & Synergistic Reasearch...
I have never given a testimonial on any audio products, but I will give it a try.  First let me give you a little history on myself.  I have been in this hobby since 1974 and in this time period I have owned many systems and I have also owned an audio store. 

The problem with this hobby is we have a tendency to believe that the more money you spend the better sound you will get.  I've got some bad news for you.  If you don't know by now that this  statement is false you are in big trouble.  I have spent tons of money on Audioquest, Synergistic Research, Harmonic Technology and Kimber Select.  I have been waiting for some time now for someone to come up with a GREAT sounding cable at a reasonable price. 

Now for the good news!  Mike Morrow of Morrow Audio has developed great sounding cables at a reasonable price.  At first I was cautious, I only ordered one pair of their MA3 balanced interconnects. I installed them in my system and was amazed at the improvement in the sound that I got.  My system now has more AIR, DETAIL and a BIGGER SOUND STAGE!  Now all the cables in my system are Morrow Audio cables.

Jim Jackson

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Blown away...
I listened to my Transparent Music Link Ultra cables for almost a year before I tried the Morrow Audio MA3 interconnects. I was astonished with the new details I started hearing from all my favorite music. I am still blown away at how much more of the music I hear. These Morrow cables have really made a significant improvement in the quality of my music. I only wish I would have known about these cables before I spent so much on my other cables. Thanks Mike!

Tod

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What an open soundstage!
Hi Mike,
I just received my balanced xlr - MA3 - and I just want to thank you for the great cables!  Spending $400 on a cable, for me, is a big deal.  I am happy to say that I can tell a huge difference already...even at 80%, these cables are amazing.  What an open soundstage!!

I am including my system make up below in case you can recommend where I might want to make my next cable change.

Amp - Levinson 334 - upgraded power chord - audioquest with wattgate/marinco plugs
Pre Amp - Conrad Johnson PV7 - Tube - Morrow MA3 Interconnect
CD Player - Vincent S6 - HDCD - Tube - Nordost Cinemaflex 14 - stock power chord
Speakers - Mission 752 - Cardas cable - entry level
 
Thanks for your honesty and help.  You have gained a client!
 
Constantine Kastrinos

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These cables are EXCELLENT!
OK...... They now have 300 hrs of silent burn on them, and for the past 2 days I have been listening to them in my system.  I'll cut right to the chase....... These cables are EXCELLENT.   No hype, no exaggeration, and I am in no way affiliated with Morrow Audio.

Simply put, these cables have literally transformed the sound of my system, and  unleased the true potential I always knew it had.  Upon insertion, the sense I get is that all the junk between the amp output tubes and speaker drivers has been removed.  I know it sounds silly, but it's like putting the tubes directly on the driver!  The only other time I had this sensation is when I owned Atma-Sphere OTL amps.

Over the years I have had my share of cabling....lots of it pricey.  No other cabling has ever given me this sense of unobstructed delivery of the music from tube to driver.  The overall sonic picture is one of purity, grace, ease and refinement.

My system has a new found clarity and coherence.  I can hear deeper into the music.  Noise floor has dropped significantly.  Soundstage is huge.  Everything is very natural and well-balanced.  Bass has taken on a new-found authority, detail, punch and weight.  Midrange clarity is stellar.  Great presence and immediacy.  Very detailed yet refined sound.  Definitely not hyped in a hi-fisih way.  Great tone and palpability.  Saturated and dense images.  Since they are so smooth, relaxed and organic sounding I would not say they are ruthlessly revealing, but I think you will know if something is amiss upstream.

This might be the best cabling I have ever personally heard....or not heard.  I know it is a cliche, but their presence is hard to detect.  They sound like nothing....like air....like they just get out of the way and let the music through.

I am so impressed that I will probably look into re-wiring my entire system with Morrow cabling.

I think this cable is the real deal, guys.  Check 'em out if you can.  I am not prone to exaggeration, and I am not alone in my praise.  Check out the website and all the testimonials there.  They are all glowing and the descriptions exactly match what I hear. In my estimation, it deserves all the accolades it gets.  Kudos Mike, for a no nonsense product that offers superb performance at an excellent price.

John

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Comparing the MA1 to the MA3!
"I put in the new cables when I got home.  Somewhat as expected, they sounded a little overcooked on the top end.  I know that will go away.  Other than that, they sounded similar to the MA1s.  However, what I got that I did not expect was much greater volume.  I really don't understand it except that possible the additional strands changed the capacitance, inducatnce or resistance or somehow helped the Arcam and the Cary to work more efficiently together. 

I will gladly take this improvement even if I receive no other improvements.  But, I am pretty sure they will get better over time as the last pair did.  It may be my imagination, but I think that the location of instruments and vocals are better defined.  Bass is powerful.  I'll keep you updated.  Finally, I posted info and some pics about my system on A-gon, so you could check it out under my name or under ever improving in the system page.  I gave you a nice plug.  My seller (of the Cary) may contact you to try some of your cables, he is using MIT now, his name is Ron Spach." Tom Collins