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Furutech FP-3TS762 or FP-TCS31

Hello guys,I’m planning on buying a pair of power cables for my Coda CX monoblocks which I’m currently using with basic computer power cables (tried Oyaide Tunami V2 cables several years ago but didn’t like it very much).
I’m questionning about two references.
First, there is the Furutech FP-TCS31. I own one, only a single one, but I love it. It’s very smooth, a bit dark, perfectly sounding on every piece of gear I tested it. But I only own a single one and already use it on my preamp so a test with the Codas is impossible.
Secondly, there is the Furutech FP-3TS762. It’s apparently the high-power version of the FP-3TS20. I own one FP-3TS20 and also love it. Very smooth too, very articulated sound, very expressive.But, I never tried the TS762.
I have to buy two cables (for my two amps) so it’s a big amount of money. With the connectors, not far from $1000.
I know some of you will probably advise me to go with some other brands but I like Furutech very much so I know I have a very few chances to be disappointed with them. Every Furutech cable I tried has this smooth quality that I’m looking for.
I’m looking for the smoothest and warmest possible sound (globally my system is a bit on the bright side).
My first idea would be to go with the TCS31 which has all these qualities, but I didn’t test it on very high power gear (don’t have any, if not the Codas). And maybe the TS762 could be surprising...
My dealer advised me to go with the TS762 which is less expensive, but didn’t have any info about its sound.
What are your opinions about these cables? Could you please share your experience?
sylvanor
petg60
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Hi Knownothing 1,

i believe that TCS31 would be smoother with better image and no speed loss. This cable does not highlight anything and does not sound hifi. Neutral sounding CD players from my experience benefit from heavier gauge cables. For example i have tried many power cables on my SCD-XA9000ES (slightly modified), most of them were fine but i have settled with TCS31 as it brings real life and perfect air to the performance (and shows why this player is still great). This cable works well on equipment with heavy regulation also (i believe like your linear power supply). Terminated with FI-E38R, FI-28R (i believe the sweet spot for Furutech plugs).
petg60
1,486 posts
 
...to further confirm the above i have replaced the TCS31 with the otherwise excellent S022N (14awg), fitted with FI-E38G, FI-28G, on the SCD and some immediacy and drama are gone. Still the outcome is musical and involving but i have heard it better. 
sylvanor OP
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I don’t know the TCS21 but I tried the TCS31 with my DAC (Weiss Medea+) and it’s truly magic.
Extreme resolution and speed with superb smooth midrange. On the Dac I agree with Petg60 it’s a quite neutral cable, with just a slice of warmth.
On preamps and integrated amps, it brings a bit more darkness to the sound. I ended up using my TCS31 on my McIntosh C2300 tube preamp and on my Viva Egoista 845 headphone amp and it’s simply marvellous. As the TCS21 replaced the FP3TS20, I guess it could be brighter than the TCS31, but it’s just a supposition.
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knownothing
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@petg60. Thanks for the reply.  I ended up buying some Furutech FP-SO22N and FI-28/28M (R) connectors.  I have some nano-partical treated unshielded cable from Nanotec I like a lot, so I’m happy with the approach but wanted a shielded cable. Its only been in operation for three days, so withholding final verdict for now.  It is either really, really good, or better than that.  Chris at VH audio recommended Rhodium plated connectors with that wire, so went with those over gold plated this time.
petg60
1,486 posts
 
Hi Knownothing, nice and clever purchase, it will get better with time, when i first heard it myself i wondered how on earth such n inexpensive power-chord sounds like that. My only reservation is the rhodium plugs since this is a rather fast not a full sounding cable, but maybe this is me, enjoy your new set.
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