Less than 100 hours of listening, changed to XLR hence the reason for sale. This is as close to the best sound as one possibly able to achieve without the harshness because the sound is extremely and fashionably smooth ???? Always the sweetheart of the Select range of reference interconnects in my humble opinion, the new all copper Selects are more delectable than ever. KS 1016 terminated in RCAs are truly wondrous upgrades for pennies! With over 50% more copper and numerous other refinements plus an amazing boost in definition, the new formulations are quite possibly the best deal going for all around reference listening to audiophile sources. They are also the least fatiguing, most universally compatible design I’ve auditioned under $2,000 per meter to date! From the hand of resident genius Ray Kimber, Kimber Kable has revised the Select line and brought us new and gorgeously improved all copper 1016 [RCA] and 1116 [XLR] interconnects. A sonic leap over the original formulations, I hear more of everything and a realistic, but relaxed presentation, that’s just magical. I truly believe this is the sweetheart of the line and a perfect under $2,000 per meter for those who want a big chunk of the best reference sound, but cannot reach the exalted heights of ridiculous money. Integration of frequencies from top to bottom are near perfect. These are truly lovable wires and never stress your ears. The Kimber Kable Select KS 1016 are most highly recommended. Robert H. Levi Note: it comes with original case with serial number matching, so you know this is legit and 100% authentic, no funny business cables here :-) Regards.