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Kubala-Sosna Elation 1.5m Interconnect Cables (XLR) Kubala-Sosna Elation 1.5m XLR in excellent condition with bag and product information. This cable is highly respected and continues to be featured in many high-end shows in the USA and Europe each year, including High-End Munich. There are many reviews, but for me, this cable lets me just kick back and become totally immersed in the music. It's a cable that beat several rivals I had trialled in my system at the time, including Argento Flows and Nordost Valhalla 2s. I have recently upgraded to the KS Realization with some other system changes
With only three recent comparables, this asking price is above the median but still inside the main market band: A$4,750 versus a median A$4,115, with the 25th percentile at A$3,530 and the 75th at A$4,887. That makes it a touch firm rather than a bargain; I’d call it fair-to-ambitious, and it would need either strong provenance or notably better condition to feel especially compelling.
The upside is that Elation-level Kubala Sosna cables are well regarded for combining scale, bass authority, and a very resolved, low-noise presentation, so there’s a real performance ceiling here if the rest of the system is up to it. At A$4,750 in excellent condition, the key buyer check is completeness and authenticity: correct terminations, intact jacket/boots, and no signs of strain or prior repair.
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Kubala-Sosna: A Premium American Cable Manufacturer
Kubala-Sosna was founded in 2002–2003 by Howard Sosna and Joe Kubala, two audio enthusiasts with deep roots in high-fidelity equipment design. Based in East Hanover, New Jersey, the company emerged from their collaborative efforts to improve cable performance in their own audio systems. This American heritage and hands-on founding philosophy established the brand's commitment to engineering excellence from its inception.
The company specializes exclusively in high-end analog, digital, speaker, and power cables—a focused product strategy that reflects their core mission. Rather than diversifying into amplifiers, speakers, or other components, Kubala-Sosna has maintained singular expertise in cable design and manufacturing. Their product lineup spans multiple price tiers, from entry-level offerings to flagship designs like the Elation series, which generated significant industry attention around 2009 and established the brand's reputation as a disruptor in premium cable manufacturing.
Kubala-Sosna occupies a distinctive position as a boutique, high-end cable specialist with considerable credibility among serious audiophiles. The brand deliberately avoids direct-to-consumer sales, instead partnering with qualified dealers to ensure proper demonstrations and customer service. Industry recognition—including praise from respected publications and audio professionals—confirms their standing as a premier manufacturer. Their emphasis on neutral tonal balance across price points and commitment to American manufacturing appeals to discerning listeners seeking transparent, uncolored signal transmission.
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