@roxy54 I have a 250.8 and an ARC REF 6. I noticed a significant audible difference going from stock ARC to a Shunyata Alpha v2. On the other hand, the difference between the Pass stock cord and another Shunyata was audibly better, but not nearly as significant as on the ARC. But as they say, “everything matters.” So speakers, DAC, other cables all have some effect on how each component sounds. I used an Audience Au24 on the Pass and then put in a Shunyata and honestly didn’t hear much of a difference. But I was going for a full Shunyata loom, so I was ok with what seemed to be a minor improvment.
New expensive power cord for amp and no change in sound?
I bought new an expensive(for me) well known and reviewed power cord for my very good amp and plugged it directly onto the wall socket. After a couple of weeks of daily use I hear no change in the sound quality from a $500 cord. I don’t want to name it for fear of getting my thread deleted. You would know it or at least be aware of the company. Did I throw away several thousand dollars? Before I get the snake oil answer I want to let you know that I bought an upgraded cord for my pre as suggested by the pre’s manufacturer and am pleased with the results.
I guess for full disclosure the amp’s manufacturer said don’t bother. But I had had good luck with the pre so I thought it would be a good idea.
Anybody else have this happen to them?
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@roxy1927,I too have a Pass 250.8 and an ARC REF 6 pre. Switching from the stock ARC power cord to a Shunyata Alpha v2 yielded a definitely noticeable improvement in the sound. On the other hand, I first replaced my Pass stock power cord with an Audience Power Chord that I had. There was a definite improvement in the tightness of the bass, audible but not amazing. Then I replaced the Audience with another Shunyata Alpha v.2 and really didn’t notice any improvement, So I think that it depends on whether you are replacing a stock cable and where in the system you place it. |