Effects Of Power Cords On Electrostatic Speakers


Several weeks ago I took delivery of a pair of Martin Logan CLX ART speakers. I hooked them up with the supplied power cords from the seller. The sound was pretty underwhelming, so I let them settle in. After about 4 days the sound had not changed significantly. I decided to rob a pair of PI Audio power cords from my phono stages and put them on the CLX. Signicant change and was getting the sound I expected. 

The question I ask myself is why? This is a low current power supply that just feeds the stators. 

If it is indeed significant, and it seems to be, what level of cord is going to meet the needs? No reason to spend more than I have to. 

 

Looking forward to reading your thoughts or experiences. 

neonknight

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*munching popcorn, too lazy to go score some beer...wipes hands...*

@ghdprentice :

Different audiophiles have different end points.

Yeah, and that’s more/less the line in the sand.... ;)

Isn’t it....

I’ve 4 ESS ’large’ amts’ that, given their coherence flaws & other shortcomings I prefer over cones & domes....

I used to own a pair of 1Bs', as flawed as they may have been...

I don't own a lava lamp; never have, either...watching wax in oil warmed by a lamp has limited appeal...unless one is very....🙄....'thrashed'...

(I do have one of these...

Lumisource Electra Sculptured Twisted Plasma Motion Art Lamp Glass Light 16”  - Picture 2 of 11

...although mine is elongated....like a big blue sperm...*L*)

I don't 'engage' it while listening, nor have I changed the ac cord on it, to make it 'more intense', or 'mellow'....   It just is what it is, and enjoyed as such...😏