The Audio Refinement Complete improves considerably with a better aftermarket power cord. I have had one in my bedroom system for 3 years now. Depending on your associated components and taste, the best for me have been DCCA Powerwave, Shunyata Sidewinder Gold, and Virtual Dynamics David. Each of these provide a distinctive improvement in most parameters,i.e. dynamics, soundstage, transparency, and focus.Also,all these cords can be found used here on Audiogon from time to time for @$200.00(+or-). Good luck.
Power Cord for Audio Refinement Integrated?
I own a relatively new Audio Refinement Complete Alpha integrated amp.
I have noticed, though, that when I tell people this, the first question I am often asked is whether or not I have upgraded the power cable. I have not.
I am naturally interested in gaining additional performance of my unit, but I haven't a lot of additional money.
Have any of you upgraded the power cords on your Audio Refinement/YBA gear? Are you able to recommend a few models that I may try?
I am not sure where I would find such units; the place from where I bought my AR doesn't sell third party cords. Tweeter & Myer Emco (Arlington, VA) don't sell these, either.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
ivyinvestor
I have noticed, though, that when I tell people this, the first question I am often asked is whether or not I have upgraded the power cable. I have not.
I am naturally interested in gaining additional performance of my unit, but I haven't a lot of additional money.
Have any of you upgraded the power cords on your Audio Refinement/YBA gear? Are you able to recommend a few models that I may try?
I am not sure where I would find such units; the place from where I bought my AR doesn't sell third party cords. Tweeter & Myer Emco (Arlington, VA) don't sell these, either.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
ivyinvestor