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DAC vs PC vs Source

What a weekend of comparisons in my system.

Mc DAC vs Weiss; three Shunyata PCs (on loan from the Cable Company) to PowerPlant; and Roon vs Aurender.

Electronics: Mc 601; Mc 2300; PSA PP 15. Speakers SF Olympica III.

Big surprise (for me); Power cord had a huge impact (positive) on SQ. Truly a night and day difference between Shunyata Venom and Delta/Alpha (smaller differences between Delta and Alpha). Bigger soundstage, clarity, dynamics. Same difference across DACs. Delta winner (Alpha a bit better but not sure it’s worth the extra $$).

Mc vs Weiss DAC: Mc bigger soundstage and more dynamics BUT sharper treble and more glare. Weiss much more organic and lots of adjustments; winner Weiss.

Roon vs Aurender: Roon (first time for me) much better interface. SQ, with Roon running on an old Mac (not ideal), not a huge difference but Aurender had greater clarity. Winner Roon for usability.

For tonight winning combo: Delta PC, Weiss, and Roon. PC had the biggest impact on SQ.

w123ale

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For tonight winning combo: Delta PC, Weiss, and Roon. PC had the biggest impact on SQ

Thanks for taking the time to share your recent listening/comparative results. I’m not surprised that the power cables had such a noticeable impact on your audio system’s sound quality. I’ve been privy to enough of these scenarios over the years and have come to realize their sonic influence.

When I read comments on this and other forums by listeners who say power cables make little or no difference, I just have to disagree. I do not know the make up of their audio systems or listening environment. But the inability to hear a difference between power cables (Of various quality levels) seems out of the ordinary. In my experiences, they are easily distinguishable.

Charles

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