+1 @steakster Snake River Audio gets really nice reviews and well within your budget, and with a free trial period, why not?
power cable tryout High fidelity cables has me wondering..... need suggestions now
Last Saturday a good friend brought over a power cord to give a try in my system, one of Rick Schultz High Fidelity Cables, friend said he paid around $5000 not sure the model but they have large magnets on them, i think. I did not know he was bringing this cable so it was a surprise.
I have a Mac C2700 preamp, Mac mc301 mono amps, driving some large OB's from Tri-Art supported by Rel subs, source was my Acoustic Solid turntable with a Sumiko Pear wood calibration 2 cart. I have run PS audio AC5 series forever now (approx. $500 each), I figured they were good enough and I would not hear much if any difference. Not enough for me to rush out and look at better.
Well let me tell you my friends I was shocked how different putting this cable on my preamp would make in the sound for the positive. It was on order of putting in a new Preamp or new tubes. not subtle in anyway, to be honest i was a bit angry at how much it changed my system. I was behind my listening chair, in my kitchen ( listening room and kitchen are one large room) filling a glass of water and I just sighed when he started plying music. I didn't even have to be in the sweet spot let alone close, hell my head was in my fridge). it was like the whole system lost its hash. It cleared up the top end so much i was able to raise the tuning point on my speakers to increase the top end a bit. everything cleared up became more detailed without any strain, sibilance etc. one dam cable....
Darn it now i need to look at power cables and other cables as well...
well I cannot afforded to put $5000 cables throughout my system so I'm looking for suggestions on something a little less, under $2k each sort of thing. But that can give me a good portion of what these gave. any suggestions. used-new I'm not particular.
One thing i wont be buying anymore PS Audio power cables, probably ok for $500 but once you hear it you cannot unhear it. as they say.
My whole conception of power cables has been turned upside down.....
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A couple years ago I auditioned PS Audio’s top-of-the-line power cables and was extremely disappointed in them considering PS Audio’s extremely positive reputation in other areas of high end audio. First and foremost, buy used so that you can get the most for your money. Now, before settling on the three power cables that get my highest recommendations, I did extensive and exhaustive home auditioning of multiple power cables. My #1 power cable recommendation would be for Audioquest’s Firebird source power cable, which I use on my DAC. The Audioquest Firebird power cable literally transformed and elevated the sound quality of my audio system to all new heights. I also highly recommend the JPS Labs Aluminata power cable. I use an Aluminata on my integrated amp. I believe that the JPS Labs Aluminata power cable is one of high end audio’s best kept secrets. The JPS Labs Aluminata power cable is absolutely superb on my integrated amp. I also highly recommend the Audioquest Hurricane High Current power cable. I tried a Hurricane high current, and a Hurricane source power cable in my system, and really didn’t care for either of them on any of my components. However, I absolutely loved the AQ Hurricane on my AQ Niagara 3000 power conditioner. So, there you have it. The power cables that worked the best in my end-game, off into the sunset, audio system that you should definitely take into consideration. Happy listening. |
No one can tell you whether/how your system, room and/or ears will respond to new interconnects/PCs. There are simply too many variables. The only way you’ll know for certain, is try them for yourself. The least expensive way: contact the guys at The Cable Company and take advantage of their lending library. For a pittance, you can try a few of their offerings and the rental fees are applied to any purchase made. Whether to explore/spend further: up to you! https://www.usedcable.com/ |
Thanks for the recommendations everyone. seems there are some things to do some reasearch on thanks. "Are you familiar with expectation bias?" I really do not think that is the case here I had no idea what cable he brought with him he just stuck it in when I was in my kitchen making a drink for us, It was quite obvious from the kitchen after he started the first song with the cable installed. For clarity my kitchen and listening room are one room 14"x22" so I was behind the listening position in my kitchen only a few feet behind. I was never a power cable believer, I think my friend was just pushing me into something i didn’t want or believe I needed. His system is worth more than my little house is lol. |
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