Any reviews of anticable power cables?


I'm surprised not to see any reviews of the Anticables woven power cables. Has anyone compared them to the AQ woven cables?
oldears

Showing 2 responses by smrex13

I've been really impressed by the Level 3 AntiCables power cords, but it took a while to recognize their strengths.  When I first plugged them in to my integrated amp, there wasn't anything that jumped out at me, good or bad.  I was swapping a number of power cables in and out - Cardas, JPS Labs, Triode Wire Labs, Wireworld.  

With each of the other brands, something immediately struck - deep bass, crisp highs, more forward sound, etc.  However, after living with the sound for a couple of weeks, I always noted something that I didn't like as well.  

The Anti-Cables were what I kept going back to between trying the other brands.  As they settled in, I came to appreciate their even tonal balance, slightly relaxed presentation, deep soundstage, etc.  However, what I really noticed was that when the Level 3 power cables were in my system, I wanted to listen to more music.  It's that simple.  I've long since stopped looking at other brands of power cables, even when I've upgraded the rest of my system.  

As always -- my ears, my system, my preferences, etc.

Best, Scott
@oldears   I don't have a dedicated line - wish I could install one, but I live in an apartment.  With respect to source components...

-CD player - I use one on my Marantz CD player in my office, which is hooked up to powered Audioengine speakers.  It's hardly a resolving system, but the Level 3 power cord gives CDs a more analog sound.

-Phono stage - my main system is turntable only.  I've used the Level 3 PC on several different phono stages, both tube and solid state.  It's sonic signature is very similar to what I mentioned with the amp:  relaxed and clear, non fatiguing.  I have noticed my better bass with most phono stages when using the Level 3.  

-Turnable motors - yes, this matters (and MUCH more than I thought).  I've. used the Level 3 on a VPI Prime motor and currently on an Acoustic Signature Wow XL motor.  When compared with other cables, the Level 3 provides a much larger sound stage and clearer vocals.  I guess it's providing more stable electrical flow to the motor, but I was caught off guard by the difference it made.

I have never tried any of the other cables from Anti-Cables, so I can't comment on ICs, speaker cables, or even Level 1 or 2 power cords.

Best, Scott