Kimber Hero CU I/C
- Condition
- Excellent
- Location
- GB
- Seller
- Ray
- Source
- HiFi Forsale
- Posted
- 5d ago
- Last seen
- 2h ago
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1.5m length of Hero interconnects terminated with RCA plugs similar to Russ Andrews PJB cables. Excellent condition. Looks like brand new and price includes 24 hour delivery. Photo's on request
Should you grab a clean Kimber cable at this price, or keep hunting? At £175, this looks like a strong deal against the recent used-market anchor: well below the £370 25th percentile and far under the £568 median, so it’s priced like a bargain rather than a routine fair buy.
That’s especially appealing because Kimber’s Hero line is widely liked for doing the fundamentals right: low-noise, articulate, and musically clean without getting flashy. In excellent condition, the upside is simple—buying a respected cable at a sensible entry point with little downside if you decide to move it on later.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Kimber Kable traces its roots to 1979, when Ray Kimber founded the company in the United States after working at a Los Angeles sound and lighting firm in the mid-1970s. Frustrated by noise interference in professional disco installations, Kimber experimented with braided wire designs to counter RFI and EMI without shielding. Hand-braiding his first speaker cables proved transformative, not only rejecting noise but enhancing audio fidelity, prompting him to launch the brand as a pioneer in high-end cabling.
The company specializes exclusively in audiophile cables, including speaker wires, interconnects, and power cords, eschewing amplifiers, speakers, or source components. Its signature technologies—such as Varistrand conductors blending varied strand diameters, GyroQuadratic braiding, and high-purity copper or silver with Teflon insulation—minimize loop area and antenna effects for superior neutrality. Precision terminations and robust builds underscore a commitment to durability and performance.
Kimber Kable holds a venerable position in the high-end audio market, revered for over four decades as a boutique innovator among discerning buyers. While pricing sparks debate, its proven noise-rejection geometry, worldwide dealer networks, and comprehensive warranties affirm its status as a trusted choice for systems demanding transparency and longevity.
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