Moved Audio Quest cable to my DAC. WOW

Powercords have improved the sound of my components considerably. The DAC for sure, the greatest impact on my amp. But the influence also depends on the power cord design. Some are made for components, where noise reduction over low resistance (big thick conductors) dominate and visa versa. The design also determines the tonal balance effect… so different cords may impart a tonal shift… like Cardas towards warm and Transparent and AudioQuest little to none.

I have an scientific and engineering background… and was employed as both. The first thing I learned was to quickly locate the limit of science in explaining and then start observing to determine the outcome.. Didn’t take long for me to drop theories that should impact sound and just listen.

I just moved my Audio Quest power cable to my DAC and noticed a more realistic open and better detail. I have always been skeptical due to my electrical engineering bbackground.my wife also noticed a better sound.

Yup, and digital is just ones and zeros.  It’s amazing how much we don’t truly understand despite how much we think we know, but I applaud you for keeping an open mind and trusting your own ears — many here stubbornly refuse to do this to their detriment.

Ordered a linear power supply conversion for my streamer.  Will see what that does. 

I have a feeling you’re going to be very positively surprised, but let us know what you find if you could.  Which LPS did you get?

Thanks everyone for theirs comments and encouragement. 

I ordered the LHY 35 watt unit.  I don't have a very expensive system so go middle of the road on most things. 

BW 805d3,  mc452 JC5 amps. Some of you guys probably spend $200k

Got kids and too many other interests to go that deep. 

Hats off to those who do though. 

You have  Mac 452 and that's now mid? My how things have changed. Had a pair of MC 275s in '85 same happened . Kids with college degrees now. Back down the rabbit hole!

I, too, had a similar experience with my Aries Cerat Helene DAC, but it was not the PC; it was the interconnect (Nordost Valhalla 2 XLR). I do, however, power the AC with an Audioquest Hurricane PC. The addition of the Valhalla 2s between my source and McIntosh C2700/MC611s was immediately apparent with the highs. McIntosh is known to be a little restricted on top, but no longer with the Valhallas. I was skeptical that the source cabling could profoundly affect the system. I always thought the preamp/amp connection would make the most difference. Boy, was I wrong!!