Hi Samhar I had heard some of the Purist cables were voiced in this manner. I may look for a Musaeus on the used market (hate getting my backside drilled on resale value after paying full price new). What higher ups have you heard in the Purist line that continue with this sonic signature? Thanks |
OH! I forgot all the detail was still there,I didn't want to loose that either. |
I was looking for a P/C to help warm up my substitute CDP (Raysonic 168) there was always a "thinness" to the mids and highs. I had been using VD David 2.0 but it exaggerated the lean forward sound so I pulled it and put the "stock" cord in. This helped some, so I like yourself started looking for a cord that was less forward with warmth and I like you thought it might be in the "lower" models. Because I have Purist cables that's where I started to look. By hapenstance I bought a Purist Musaeus plugged it into the Ray and WOW!!! It did everything I wanted and more, the more being a tighter bass, The Ray had that fullness I always felt it lacked, close to my CD3 MKll. In fact it was so improved that I wasn't in a rush to put the Calypso and CD3 MKll back into the system.
It's in your price range, retail $445!! Call up Albert Porter( Porterhouse Audio) and see what he can do. |
Still, if you know of a hi-rez, well focused power cord to the warm side that isn't foward and might take the edge off of a hot midrange (horns, piano, and some guitar on already hot recordings), please advise. I don't think that such a thing exists, not because the sonic characteristics you are seeking are contradictory, but because, as Stanwal stated and you acknowledge, "everything is system dependent." And also because the sonic differences between power cords can be expected to be subtle, elusive, and inconsistent, even as judged on a specific system, depending on line voltage, noise conditions, on-going aging of other system components, source material, seasonal temperature changes, and other variables. And finally, as Mapman asked, "how do you know that a different power cord is the solution?" Regards, -- Al |
Jgiacalo What JPS cords have you heard? I had a pair of the balanced Superconductor II's a few years back. They certainly had a nice "organic" quality to them with no edge whatsoever but, I felt they were lacking in focus.
That might be because I had replaced a pair of Nordost Quattro Fils with the JPS and Nordost have excellent focus.
Have you tried the Kaptovators? Thanks |
Bob Thanks for the recommendation on the Kaplan cords. I think my top end is very clear. The Wyred is almost reticent in this area while the Consonance is pristine with good recordings. My only complaint is some bite on midrange forward instruments like some horns and piano on SOME recordings. Do you feel the Kaplans would be a good choice to tame this effect? I've talked with Kurt at Fusion Audio about an all copper Enchanter. Still thinking about that.... Thanks again, Bob. |
Well, thanks for the responses so far. I've heard warm and laid back with good focus and pretty good resolution from a Threshold SA 3.9e I had a few years back so I know it exists and it doesn't matter whether it seems to be a contradiction or not. My experience tells me it does exist. I know it may have lacked the highest degree of resolution and that's fine. I'm not presently looking to increase my system's resolution. I just want to take the edge off the midrange. I believe something less forward might do the trick. I just don't want to dumb down my sound to get there. I know everything is system dependent
and that miniscule changes can significantly tilt the sound. Still, if you know of a hi-rez, well focused power cord to the warm side that isn't foward and might take the edge off of a hot midrange (horns, piano, and some guitar on already hot recordings), please advise. Those who wish to tell me such is a contradiction, please don't waste your time or mine. Thanks!!!! |
I don't think anyone will be able to answer the question for you because the sound will be a product of the interaction of the cord and your components. I think that cords do matter but I am not sure that their sound will be the same with different units. |
Sorry, I might have read your post too quickly, but what I heard was that you want to keep the resolution you have and add a tad bit more warmth to the sound. Not necessarily a softening of the top end as much as a cleansing of the top end and perhaps a tad more midrange/midbass warmth.
The Kaplan copper power cord will add this bit of warmth for you, and perhaps add some additional transparency as a bonus.
The Kaplan conditioners and power cord combo might assist even further with a cleansing of the top end by reducing further AC related grain.
However, you will need to try them in several places (amp, source, preamp) to see where they would work best and do the most good. There is probably one component in the mix that is the primary source of this unwanted grunge.
Enjoy,
Bob |
I agree with MrTennis, I don't know how you can get warm and laid back combined with hi resolution and focus. I've never heard the combo (at least to the highest degree) in any cable I've ever tried. Now, if you're willing to compromise on hi resolution and focus there are many cables that will help. |
warm and laid back, contradicts hi resolution and focus.
the definition of the words warm, focus and resolution, shows that the former is in apposition to the latter two terms.
if you want warm and laid back, forget about high levels of resolution and focus.
a good balance of focus and resolution might be the line cord i use with my amplifiers--ear to ear black.
i'm not sure that this power cord is warm enough. |
Check out reviews on JPS Labs power cords. There a a few listed on the 'Gon, too. |
I have no idea what power cord fits this equation.
I'm just posting so I can check back easily later on what others might recommend. also the Wired 4 Sound is a device I have interest in.
When you say that these instruments come across "aggressively", what does that mean exactly? Are things just too hot on the top end? Is there graininess or sibilence or other kinds of audible distortions?
How do you know that a different power cord is the solution? Sounds like you have the system pretty doctored up already in regards to electrical power. have you tried stripping out all or some combo of the tweaks to see what that does?
Do you have another source besides the Consonance to compare that might sound different?
Off the cuff, I'm suspicious of the CD direct into Wyred combo. A different tube or two in this path, via DAC and/or pre-amp or alternate tubes in the Consonance, if possible, might help, but that is just a gut feel on my part. |
You may want to try the new Kaplan power cord:
http://www.tweekgeek.com/_e/Kaplan_Cables/product/KaplanHECord/Kaplan_Cables_H_E_Power_Cord.htm
It replaced everything in my system with great results.
Bob |
