Thanks for the comparison. Of course, retail price on power cords is merely 'bragging rights' among manufacturers. We all know that these things don't cost that much. I won't divulge how much one can purchase Elrod Statement cables, but suffice it to say that it is not $2700. Even Electraglide cables are openly being sold new for 1/3 their retail price. And if someone ever paid $4500 for a cable, then audiofool is the appropriate term.
I have found the Elrod Statement to be extremely detailed from top to bottom, but it is particularly striking in the bass. At the same time, the music is compelling and proportions are appropriate and not at all fatiguing. I think it has a good combination of detail with 'warmth', although I shun the use that term. I did a comparison on the amps against stock cords, and the Statements did not 'blow one away', but their contribution to the presentation was clearly palpable. On my DAC, the result was more striking, and it had the so-called 'synergistic effect'.
So I'd be curious as to which cords you will be keeping. I have found that A/B comparisons can be difficult, and sometimes it is more obvious when you take away a component after listening to it for a number of weeks. I wonder if the more expensive cords are doing something that is subtle on A/B comparison because there are so many elements to listen to, but will become more appreciable as time goes on. Please keep us updated on your findings. I'd find it interesting if you kept the Statement on your CD player for a week or so, and then had a listen to the Essence ESP, which seems to be a good value in your system.
I have found the Elrod Statement to be extremely detailed from top to bottom, but it is particularly striking in the bass. At the same time, the music is compelling and proportions are appropriate and not at all fatiguing. I think it has a good combination of detail with 'warmth', although I shun the use that term. I did a comparison on the amps against stock cords, and the Statements did not 'blow one away', but their contribution to the presentation was clearly palpable. On my DAC, the result was more striking, and it had the so-called 'synergistic effect'.
So I'd be curious as to which cords you will be keeping. I have found that A/B comparisons can be difficult, and sometimes it is more obvious when you take away a component after listening to it for a number of weeks. I wonder if the more expensive cords are doing something that is subtle on A/B comparison because there are so many elements to listen to, but will become more appreciable as time goes on. Please keep us updated on your findings. I'd find it interesting if you kept the Statement on your CD player for a week or so, and then had a listen to the Essence ESP, which seems to be a good value in your system.