Power cables for PassLabs preamp and poweramp


I just setup my pass xp20 pre and xa30.5 class A amp, finally moved n unboxed everything after 15 months.  I been wanting 2 try some new pc I now have nordost---soundstrings---AQ----n just bought a shunyata ps 8 package----I find the venom defender does not sound good with the pass equipment.

Those r just a few of the PC I have used in the past, I have been advised 2 go with the Shunyata PC.
I would be thankful for ur input.....I also just ordered Maplewood 4" speaker plinths for my Gallo speakers
because I now have a concrete floor 4 the first time-------player is oppmodwright full mods. 
henrycai

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Wow thank you for all the input it helps, the cable company is telling me 2 go with the shunyata pc.....but I have my doubts about that......
they did say 2 other pc also that no one mentioned here.....I have always been a Kimber fan n have been hearing good things about WyWires.....Dan Wright is big on them also......of course all the PC mention our good......but its about which matches best with ur equipment.....Thank You Guys....I will do some more research n thinking......henrycai 
I am now going 2 look into all power cords mentioned n there cost as soon as I send this thread.....h
Hi everyone,

I moved fast on this one, I went 2 WyWires sight n filled out a
request a consultation......let them know everything I have in
my system plus room etc.....I received a phone call in a little
over n hour later from WyWires.....They also already new what
kind of sound I was looking for from PC.....because they asked
on line.......We talked awhile n the gentleman recommend -------

silver Juice HC  for Amp---Silver Juice 11 for preamp---same for
Modwright opp powersupply and one for oppo player........for a
total of 4 PC-----Plus they make a special cord 2 replace the
one between the modwright power supply n oppo player.......
so I ordered that cord also for a total of 5----They need a 100
hours burn in----it will be a week or more before I receive my
Maplewood speaker plinths.......so it will be awhile before I
can really find out what kind of sound I will be getting........

I would like 2 thank everyone who gave me input.....n would
be thankful for more.....I still wouldn't mind buying a few other
PC......Still have the Kimbers in my head...sometimes it just
never ends with cables n equipment.....Be Well n Thank You.
.......Henry   
adg101, thanks 4 the input on clear day cables n thank you
everyone 4 ur input n help....Henrycai.
adg101,  thank you for ur input that info gives me peace of mind,
I also see that Dan like theses wires he has been using them in
his demos, in my 60 plus years I have spent a lot in this hobby
this time I didn't want 2 go overboard, I do feel they our a great
buy, have you tried there interconnect or speaker cable...........

Iak, Thank You for ur input.....henry.
bo 1972....

I understand what you are saying n agree.... that being said
I am no longer willing 2 spend that kind of money on any pc.

I have in the past bought new transparent XL from sound by
singer 8 ft. speaker wire for $4800 plus matching interconnects,
spent this type of money often all these years.....But I no longer
want 2 or feel I need 2 spend this amount of money on any cables.

While were on the subject of PassLabs......I would think Burly wires
made by the gentleman who does the wiring for passLabs Preamps
would also be a very good match for Pass equipment at a very
decent price.......interconnects n speakers wire.......also I did
ask if he made power cords n was sorry 2 hear he does not....
....Henry
pops thank you for writing.....I plan on getting another cd player
or two.....n may try Burly IC's.... n I will try WyWires IC's...........

I do have the Burly speaker wire now.... But I can't really do
anything now till I get my Maplewood speaker Plinths n
Power Cords....Be Well......Henry

jafant....

I will....was suppose 2 get a tracking # from WyWires on
Monday never received it......as far as my Maplewood
speaker plinths from mapleshade which I ordered on
3/22/16 also waiting.....I have dealt with them before
2 make wood speakers stands about 10 years ago....

I waited over 3 months no stands so I cancelled that
order.....they said on there site for these plinths 1 or
2 weeks for shipping......plus they were going 2 get
in touch with Gallo 2 find out what size spike fits this
speaker......because they r ready for spikes but do
come with spikes.....instead Gallo gave some gel type crap
2 put under all 4 corners.....so 8 spikes r costing me
another $280...... but I really want the 4" Maplewood
plinths so I am going 2 wait whatever it takes....Henry
jafant...

 I called WyWires about n hour ago n spoke 2 Alex,
 he said he was sorry n that they ran low on plugs
 n could not get them form there reg supplier ......

so they had 2 order from someone else n should
have them tomorr...... I don't mind...sometimes
life happens n we miss a beat.....Henry
jafant,

I received them but only listened 2 times so far,
one time for 1 hour n another for 2 hours. I cannot
say a whole lot at this time.....but they did sound
very good right out of the box....the sound is much
clearer n alive n I feel more musical....I was really
surprised that they would make such a difference
that fast...... I have no doubt that I am going 2 like
them.....when I get sometime 2 listen more I will
let everyone know what I'm getting from them.....
.....henry.
  
Hi Guys,

I want 2 thank everyone 4 there input....but I would like
2 add once again.....I have spent a lot of money on
this hobby for the last 40 years or so..... I no longer
feel the need or want 2 spend $2,000 or $3,000
on power cords that cost $100 or less 2 make.......

I feel $500 or $600 is good enough.....I also feel
that the WyWires PC our a find sounding cord
plus will mate my Pass equipment just fine.......

I think we all know that there will always be something
better or different......how much better....how much more..
after all my years this does get boring....Remember
people make BIG BUCKS off Cable .... I guess you
can call it the Big Ripoff......because it really is........

Hope I didn't piss anyone.....be well.....Henry.
herndonb,

 Thank you 4 the info. will keep it in mind......
 have not been listening much lately but I do
 like the life WyWires PC brought 2 the music....

 I just ordered 3 Burly IC....should arrive on the
 5/12......I already have the Burly speaker cable...

 then I will start listening again......But I still have not
 received my maple shade speaker plinths.........so
 till then I do not feel I will know what my system
 really sounds like....anyone have any input for
 speakers  for my pass equipment....Henry.
mjmch,

 I was surprised myself....but they made a big difference....
 I spoke 2 Alex at WyWires after I sent him info on my
 equipment.... he recommended these PC n I bought
 them.....I have not done a ton of listening so far but
 they brought life 2 the sound....made it clearer n
 sounded nice n musical......I could have returned
 them n got my money back but I kept all 5 of them.

I cannot speak for anyone else's system.....but I
feel they are a great buy for the money....henry.    
adg,

I agree will try there balanced IC later down the road.... I
just put on the burly IC n already have burly speaker cables
on......only ran them 4hrs so far so i can't really say what
they sound like.....I am enjoying building this system n
looking forward 2 trying more WyWires cables etc.......

Also thinking about getting Acoustic Zen Adagio speakers....
or Tannoy Revolution XT 8..... thanks 4 writing...henry.
Hello Guys,

 I just wanted 2 keep everyone up on my system....I ordered
 new speakers again 4 my system...Martin Logan's 60 XT....
 I should receive them by end of day wed 6/8......hope they
 sound good at lower volumes......any one have them??.....
.....Henry.