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I don't think the top is rolled off. However, if I had other very good cords to compare to, I might be able to give you a more definitive answer. The BS SR MKV is the first excellent cord I've owned. (I tried 5 or 6 others over the last 10 years). I'd love to try cords from lessloss, JPS, Acrolink, Oyaide etc, but don't have the cash to do so. It would be interesting to actually see what materials each cord uses and how they are put together
Nick