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Serious question:. What makes a digital power cord a "digital" power cord? Is it shielding, wire configuration, something else? I realize that no manufacturer is going to divulge anything proprietary but just wondering. Do you think they somehow block digital noise from going back into the wall and contaminating the power supplies of other components? I'm one of those that hears a difference. I put the stock cord back on my Dac and the music lost some transparency and life.
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really hope you will find what you are looking for ... when you finely
make your choice , please inform us ... This forum is filled with thousands of posts about users' choices. Feel free to read some of them. If you have questions, feel free to ask.
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“Tiger got to hunt, bird got to fly;
Man got to sit and wonder 'why, why, why?'
Tiger got to sleep, bird got to land;
Man got to tell himself he understand.” -Kurt Vonnegut, Cat’s Cradle
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There are so many makes of cables out there, some just rebranded. If you are interested in off the reel mains cable then my suggestion would be to take a look at those by Acrolink or Furutech. This is the most cost effective way of getting a good mains cable. I do recommend using Furtech NCF plugs if budget allows. We are dealers for Sablon in the U.K. and have found their hand made cables to give great results although we haven’t been able to compare it to ALL of the best mains cables, however I conjecture that it’s right up there imo. See good user reports and feedback on some of the forums like What’s Best Forum if interested.
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Analysis Plus Pro Power Oval Power Cable has got to be one of the most cost effective audiophile cords out there. Wattgate connectors, braided oval conductor, clear jacket. You can pick one up on line all day long for around $100 bucks/5 feet. Cannot beat with stick.
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When I first read about upgrading power cords, I was skeptical. I tried anyway, and was surprised that it could make a subtle difference. However, I thought that the asymptote was quickly reached—I couldn’t hear any improvement after the $100/meter point. I haven’t really listened critically to power cords in the last decade or so. I buy them based on features—I favor them being somewhat flexible and gripping tightly, and since I have had hum problems in the past I want them shielded. Currently, I use a mix of PS Audio and Pangea. My two cents.
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Coming soon on loan from The Cable Company, a Shunyata VR-10 NR, Cardas Clear, Wireworld Electra 7 and a Shunyata Defender (parallel line conditioner). And on loan from Triode Labs, a Digital American.
Feedback in due time... |
Have you had a chance to audition all of the options above? I've been very happy with triode labs myself, although I couldn't quite justify the price of the digital american when I also had to purchase two 7+ cables for other components, so I went with a 12+ for my DAC. I've personally heard quite substantial changes with power cables on relatively simple systems, but as always it depends on your kit. It would be great to hear any updates! |
I can't believe some of these so called "Audiophiles" who say that any ordinary stock cord is just as good as the higher end power cords. I just upgraded my DAC PC from an old Shunyata Research to the Pangea AC 14 XL with Cardas copper. I too was skeptical if there would be an improvement and boy was I in for a real treat in upgrade in transparency, 3D soundstage, clarity and solid bass. The best was the price. It didn't break the bank
Good Luck
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The Shunyata NR V-10 was the clear winner, although I haven't auditioned the Triode Digital American yet. Dead quiet, detailed and well balanced, with palpable bass. Better than the Shunyata Defender by itself. Next was the Wireworld Electra 7, which had surprising bass, yet wasn't quite as open and balanced. Still a fine cord, though, at a comparatively bargain price. Cardas Clear displayed the typical Cardas sound, smooth and rich, but adding a level of honey across the board, so a "slower," less dynamic sound. |
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TWL Digital American is very good and Pete is a great guy!
Give him a call maybe he has some trade-in cords for a good price. |
I find the whole cable thing very confusing. Some of the 'science' the goes into the manufacture of some cables actually defies physics but that is an aside. I have a system that has cost me in excess of $US40k and I use Kimber 8TC speaker cable and pretty basic wireworld and/or Kimber interconnects. I have tried speaker cables the sell for over $3k, interconnects up to $2k and some very expensive power cords and plugs. The only time I hear any real difference was when I spent $350 on 1 metre phono cables. I just can't hear any improvement. I recently pruchased an Auralic G2 Dac/Streamer and that made a huge difference but when I tried hi-end cables for this, nothing so back to Kimbers and the standard wall plug. Sorry guys, it's like that EntreQ stuff or Shunyata Cable Risers, I don't hear it???
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I now use Cardas clear power cable with my Cary DMS 600 DAC/Streamer, before that i used to connect to Cardas Clear Cygnus power cable, it was great (very quite and detailed). |
