QED Reference Audio 40
An impressive stereo interconnect that ushers through a high-quality sound
The Reference Audio 40 looks like a serious stereo interconnect. Build quality and feel are very reassuring – you¡¯re immediately drawn to the smart-looking ¡®Analoc¡¯ locking plugs.
QED claims these give a higher-quality connection with your kit.
Performance
Well, the Reference Audio 40 certainly ushers through high-quality sound.
You are made aware of a much broader and more expansive soundstage compared with Ecosse¡¯s Baton Mk2.
Play Drake¡¯s Hold On We¡¯re Going Home and the QED interconnect brings fantastic depth and dimension.
Bass notes appear to plunge deeper and there¡¯s a meaty, mature tone to music, but not at the expense of control or agility.