Is it worth to get 2 m Nodorst vs 1m


I have the opportunity to buy a couple of Nordost power cords, Tyr and Frey at a 15 discount. I auditioned the cords in a one meter length and they made a nice improvement. The dealer quotes NOrdost as saying, it will sound better in a 2 meter. I have a dedicated circuit for my Qbase strip which has the whole stereo plugged in. I thought i read somewhere that a dedicated circuit makes the longer length improvement questionable. Adding another meter to both increases cost by about 1000. They already cost close to 5,000 so this would be closer to 6,000.   I can’t test any of this. I just have to make a decision. Would like your thoughts. Thanks.

bossa

Up sampling sucks dude. 

Jerry you are dead nuts on he is a sad little man.

Bunch of old junk. 

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juanmanuelfangioli,

how does going from 16/44 to 24/96 suck juan? it actually sounds more three-dimensional and open, 24/96 is always going to be better than 16/44. don't know much do you LOL

 

facten,

you think your modwright amp and preamp are as good as the SIM p8 w8? I've heard them and  I like modwright a lot but that's not even in the same league LOL

Jerryg123,

you're integrated and DAC are pretty good but not in the same league as the p8 and w8 sorry even Simaudio will tell you that and the 10th anniversary dac is much better than the SIM, I put them up head to head and the Sim wasn't even close and it cost way more.

If you just base it on the length….1m is really short for a power cord, so there’s not much flexibility. I would go with a 2m just based on that. My 2 cents. 

“you just base it on the length….1m is really short for a power cord, so there’s not much flexibility. I would go with a 2m just based on that. My 2 cents.”

It would depend on the proximity of components and outlets in a given audio system and the particular cable’s flexibility.

I use flexible silver wire power cables that are 1 meter length. They are ideal for my situation (And much more neat than the longer cables that they replaced).

Charles

I can't believe I didn't measure the demo cords (they were marked not for sale demo)  Is there a standard length that Nordost gives to dealers for demo cords?  My situations is the same as Charles1dad...One meter is fine because components are in a stack right next to QB...about  18 inches away.

 

@bossa There's a few things about this that get my antennae twitching.

1. I never buy cables when a 2m is only slightly more expensive than a 1m. This means that (providing the maker isn't scamming) the plugs cost, in your case $2k each end????

2. I always try and buy the top cable in a range, I believe a maker puts everything he has into this.

3. Try Audioquest Dragon a 2m is almost double the price of a 1m and they don't give you a cock and bull story about 2m sounding better.

1 Meter is enough save some cash

Agreed. I failed to see a compelling case for getting the longer cable presumably to achieve better sound quality. Color me skeptical.

Charles

 

I ended up getting the 2 meter lengths and I must have auditioned the 2 meter length now that I see them.  All I can say is these two cords, Tyr (pre-amp) and Frey (Dac) lifted my system to a dynamic and resolving level that is noticeable without even doing A/B comparisons anymore.  My level of enjoyment is reflected by my foot tapping and singing to the music and I've had 5-6 hours listening sessions of extreme enjoyment. Now, if i could only get my Krell amp back from repair, I will be in heaven.

@bossa 

You are happy and enjoying your music. That’s the ultimate objective.

Charles 

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