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20 amp dedicated lines

Id like to get opinions of those who have installed 20 amp dedicated lines. Did you notice a huge improvement, little or no improvement with the addition of 20 amp lines? My system is very lean with ill defined bass. I have tried everything I can think of to cure this problem with the exception of installing 20 amp lines. System consists of:
Wadia 861
Supratek Chennin pre
Parasound JC 1s
Vandersteen 3A sigs
Vandersteen 2Wq subs (2)
Alphacore MI2 spk cable (35' run)
Audioquest Cheetah inter
Cardas Golden Cross inter
GIK wall treatment behind spks, 1st and 2nd reflection, corners.

Its funny Vandersteen speakers are not known for being bright but my system is extremely bright and lean in the bass. I love the detail and spaciousness the Cheetah brings to the table but the sound becomes very unmusical. I have tried all speaker locations Q settings, level adjustments, x over settings etc...... Im thinking maybee the JC 1s are not getting enough juice. Any help much appreciated

Thanks
braro

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braro OP
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Thank you for all the excellent suggestions. I have measured the room response and there is a large dip at 100-125 hz. From what I have read this is common to most rooms but Im not sure how to address it. I will definitely try the extension cords, short spk cables, install the new lines and try line conditioning. Maybe a Hydra? I will get some new tubes for my pre also. I wanted to try some different ones anyway. I experience the leanest most non musical sound when using cheetah source to pre-pre to amps. I get the best sound when I throw the golden cross in from pre to amp. I would say that with golden x in the system retains about 70 to 80 percent of the benefits of all cheetah but with a fuller presentation yet still a little lean for my taste. After having all Cheetah in for a few weeks Ive come to realize its just to threadbare. At least with the system in its current state. What would you guys say is the longest spk cable run I could get away with?

Thaks
braro OP
87 posts
 
Hi guys. Sorry its taken so long to get back. Ive tried all of the above suggestions with the exception of actually installing the new lines and power conditioning. I really want to try a Hydra. Only one thing at this poit seems to help and that is getting rid of the Cheetah. I think it was the WOW factor at first that sold me on them with so much detail, resolution and great pace but as time went on I began to realize that although a nice cable they are ultimately unmusical to my ears. Especially with less than perfect recordings. So for now the Golden Cross is back in and the hunt for the right interconnect resumes. Any thoughts on an intercon that posseses the "good" qualitys of both silver and copper? Good quality for me being excellent resolution without being too analytical, great slam, speed, air, liquidity, harmonic texture.

Thanks
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