NAX Review
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Reiji Asakura
NAX : Sence of Refinement Speaks to its Status

Audio-Visual Critic
Reiji Asakura
When checking NAX with high-resolution audio from Qobuz, my reference tracks are “Cheek to Cheek” from Mie Joke’s album “Etrenne“ and Ravel’s “Alborada del gracioso“ performed by the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra conducted by Daniel Barenboim.
This ethernet cable possesses an exceptionally high degree of refinement and dignity. In addition to individual acoustic elements such as wide-range audio fidelity, clarity, and quick response?which are all more than sufficient?the total sense of integration is extremely high. The high quality, where neatness and orderliness seem to exude from the sound, can be described as being in a class of its own.
In “Cheek to Cheek,” the density of the interaction between the acoustic bass and piano at the beginning is dramatically enhanced. The first pronouncement of the word “Heaven“?which I, the author, injected with a slight bitter nuance?is delivered with great comfort. It is a bitterness with a refined flavor. The second, soft and sweet pronouncement of "Heaven" is pure auditory pleasure. While the precise reproduction of each instrument, the tone of the vocal, and the singing performance are a given, I could perceive that the groove vectors of each player were aligned in the same direction. That, too, is part of the “sense of integration.“ The vocal gradations are incredibly intricate.
“Alborada del gracioso” is also of very high quality. First, the depth of the soundstage: you can distinctly perceive the distance all the way to the brass positioned at the back. The air is thick, and the pizzicato notes cut through space as they fly toward the listener. During the tutti sections, I could simultaneously hear an explosive sense of volume and an orderly texture. The tapestry of sound woven by the sum of all the orchestral instruments is vividly clear. The timbre is colorful, yet simultaneously conveys a sense of dignity.
Perched atop rock-solid sound stability, it paints intricate gradations, and its high distinction speaks to its status. This ethernet cable can truly be described as possessing the transcendence of a high-end product.
Audio-Visual Critic
Reiji Asakura
