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Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?

   Considering the many, many brands of power cords I've tried in my very well accomplished high-end system, I have never been so impacted by these Core Power Technology power cords. Within a very short period(15-20) minutes my system literally came alive. Soundstage opened wider and deeper. The background became dead silent, space between instruments and stage members were more focused and everything sounded cleaner and musical than ever. My highs had a glorious crispness and symbols shimmered. Midrange through my 2" horn became more dynamic and punchy. My 15" bass driver tightened and dug low with great control. My Rel G1 which is a fabulous sub on its own but with a CPT 150 on it is another story. Running high pass from my sub to my Audiozen Noah amplifier, music depth is just stunning. Lower end bass is authoritative and clean with solid grip and impact. 
   My experience with these power cords is truly magical. The scary part of the above is I only have one 150 on my sub and one 300 from my wall to my 6 outlet bar. I still need 3 more to complete my system. I could just imagine the level after that...In closing, I cannot emphasize enough to try one of these in your system. I CANNOT and WIIL NOT take these out as they are that good. But hold your jaw, cuz what you've been listening to will just become real after Core Power Technologies. 

Cheers....and let the tapping begin.......



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tbg
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I have long been an audiophile and remember the first audiophile power cord I ever heard of, Duntech. I had to modify a power amp with an attached power cord so that I could use it. Now we are faced with countless pcs. I have probably tried thirty different ones from the first that cost an outrageous $100!

I am now trying the High Fidelity Cables Pros, that are so outrageously expensive that I hesitate to tell anyone. But damn they allow a sound stage that I never thought possible. What to say to those enjoying the CPT? Enjoy them. None of us will ever get to hear a full range of the pcs available. I do remember when I first got a PC from Siltech while I was using one from Radio Shack. The Radio Shack was clearly better and I returned the Siltech. About a year later I saw a new Siltech that looked just like the Radio Shack in construction.

I presently use High Fidelity power cords and have found the recent ones, not surprisingly better. I also find they don't sound at all like other power cords. So some of the differences of opinion maybe just tastes.

tbg
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bacardi, where are you? Please, if you are ever in Houston come on up.
tbg
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audiolabyrinth, I actually hate to review power cords. One has to spend much time letting them settle down or breakin and certainly one never wants to make the judgment that A is better than B, as it is really only my opinion, B is going to be mad, and with other equipment may reverse my judgment. I view reviews as my personal experiences, which may not be shared by others. 
tbg
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bacardi, if your brother is in Sydney, he did well. It is a totally humane city. I would move there in a flash were I to not have a wife, kids, and grandkids in the USA.

Also if you think HFC's Ultra are expensive check out the Pros. Are they worth their price? I really cannot say, but I'm trying to keep them. Each night I sit there in awe. It is also partially their new MC 0.5 Magnetic Wave Guides as well as other things. I can just imagine what it would cost to have these in Australia.

tbg
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bacardi, the HFCs have thousands of magnets in them with each new series having many more. These are rare earth magnets and are expensive. Also assembly of these cords is labor intensive. I once asked Rick Schultz whether there was a point where there were demising returns in terms of magnets. He said no, but that manufacturing and cost were limiting factors. Probably he is there with the new Pro series and fortunately it is hard for me to believe  that more could be better.
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