Kimber PK 10 Ascent or Triode Wire Labs Digital American For A Digital Source


Hi

Looking for a power cable for a digital source and probably narrowed it down to Kimber PK 10 Ascent with Gold Wattgate plugs or Triode Wire Labs Digital American.

Can anyone with experience with either or both cords please share your experience in terms of their respective characteristics?

Thanks


mikey8811

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From your two options, I would probably go with the Kimber with Wattgate connectors for a digital source.  The Triode Digital American model uses un-plated copper IEC/plug and these are not very high resolution.  The brass elements in the Wattgate connectors work better for the "constant voltage" needed in digital sources.  I have had a lot of success in using the brass Wattgate connectors in digital sources, but I would not necessarily use Wattgate for a preamp/amplifier.

Wattgate brass conductors push hard on the voltage and are good for digital.  A Rhodium plated connector would be an upgrade and give you even more high frequency "openness".  In my opinion.