Cables for Audio Mirror Tubadour III

Hi again @Arafiq,
@chayro makes an excellent point, especially considering the break in required for the AM Tubadour, as we have discussed.

I too have found the Signal power cords an excellent & affordable product & use them throughout.

On another, but related note; I have recently discovered the Dueland 16AWG interconnects.
They are simply amazing, especially at the price.

They have replaced my much more expensive Cardas Golden Presence.
They too need quite a few hours to reach potential, but after they do they are superb.

Good luck.

Kind regards,
P.B.

Hi @arafiq 
LOL about the Curious Cable 50 hours..........
I am interested to hear opinion of the sound in contrast to the Audioquest

Just to add I have also had very positive results with the Audio Envy power cords.
They're about twice the price of the Signal cables but still really affordable.

The trick with the Signals is to use them throughout.
They have a nice synergy when used together in system.

As for interconnects see my  previous post about the Dueland interconnect.
They are amazing in my opinion.
But again, the 50 hour rule definitely needs to be applied.

Best regards,
P.B.

BTW, have you decided on a USB cable yet?

Hey @arafiq 
Final thought (LOL)
If 160.00 per cable is in your budget go with the Audio Envy.............excellent sounding, quality built cables

Hey @arafiq 
You have some respectable headphones that will scale well.

Just to give you some reference; of my phones my favorites are Beyerdynamic T1 and ZMF Auteur.
My system is just phones, no speakers.

So, I have Ocean Elite 3 connected to my power line conditioner to which all of my components are connected.
It has been a BIG improvement in detail & sound stage.

I just ordered a 2P for my Audio Mirror.
The 3P is safe for any application, so no worries about risk or damage.

You can email them for recommendation.
Audio Envy has a liberal return policy.

I think you will see a positive change in the sound of your system with these power cables & price is reasonable

BTW what do you think of the Curious Cable USB?

Best Regards,
P.B.

Hi @arafiq 
The 3p is the standard grounded cable.
The 2p is ungrounded.
It is useful for eliminating ground or audio loops traveling through the ground leg of the wire.
As long as your amp is grounded using the 2p is up to you.
But if you are experiencing no hum or frequency interference I would go with the 3p
Because being a conventional grounded cable the 3p is good to go in any & all applications.

Cheers,
P.B.

Hey @arafiq 
Yeah, the Audio Envy cables are about the biggest improvement in S.Q. for under 200.00!
I just got a 3p I ordered last week.

I installed it, the last remaining A E power cord cord, today on the power supply for my microZotl amp.

Right out of the box the improvement is very noticeable.

I'm sort of glad I got these piecemeal as with each install I was able to hear & enjoy the improvement.
Much, much better than the Signal cables I was using previously.

Sorry the Curious didn't work in your system.
I would encourage you, however, to continue experimenting with USB cables.
There are many that absolutely outperform the Audioquest Forest.
Just have to find one with system synergy.

Cheers & stay safe!

P.B.  

Hi @arafiq 
I just saw you mention you are considering upgrading your AM to SE status.
I would really like to hear your opinion of the upgrade once done.
Thanks & good health.

Cheers,
P.B.

Hi @arafiq 
LOL, I know that feeling.
Let me know your thoughts when the upgrade is complete.

At any rate, without appearing to be a know it all, I used a Rogue Audio tube/ highbred Sphinx integrated for a few years with Totem Rainmaker speakers.
I really thought very highly of it.
Don't know what speakers you got, but the Sphinx has the power & stability to drive just about anything & very reasonably priced (always a priority for me). 
Just saying...........

Be healthy & happy 
P.B.

......whoops, I see you're already familiar with Rogue.