I myself have found Audioquest power cords the best value for the money over the last few years. Previously I had used Cardas and Shunyata power cords, Eben today I find my 3 NRG10 power cords at $780 are far superir to any Shunyata power cord in the same price level. I also have one 3 foot NTG1000 power cord which is far, far superior to the NRG10. But I am also using 4 NRG100 power cords, which were superseeded by the NRG1000 about 2 years ago. I was able to purchase 3 demo NTG100's for only $500. The NRG100's are far superipr to the NRG10's, and are not far behind the NRG1000's. Anyway soon, if I had the money I will be able to purchase demo Audoquest 1000's at a significant discount as a dealer in Ft.Collins who will be replacing his power cords with the latest models. I am also using 2 Audioquest Niagara 1000's in my system, which make a significant improvement in audio quality. I also find that a $400 JPS digital power cord works far better than any of my Audioquest power cords with either my Oppo 105 or 205. And that is thru my Audioquest NRG1000 power cord and Niagara 1000 wired system. Yes, a $400 JPS digital power cord just hooked up to either of my Oppo plaers is so much better than using an Audioquest power cord. And again, that is thru an Audioquest wired system, thru an Audioquest power cord-Niagara 1000 aswell. Just changing from an Audioquest power cord to my $400 JPS power ord in either of my Oppo players-the improvement in audio quality is immediatly apparent. One would have to have severe hering loss to not be able to notice the improvement.
Power Cords
I currently have Wireworld Silver Electra power cords with upgraded Platinum plugs. I had two 1M Wireworld Platinum power cords, but rearranged my system and required longer cords. Yesterday I borrowed two Shunyata Sigma NR power cords. On the first note my wife softly said, "that sounds better". She said it was clearer. I listened for a couple hours, changing the power cords a couple of times. In my system and to my ears this is my conclusion:
The Sigma's are cleaner, definitely has more bass, a dead silent and completely black background. The Wireworld cords are more detailed, with a wider soundstage and better spacing/separation of instruments. All things considered I'll keep my Wireworld, but I'm curious to listen to other power cords.
After inserting the Sigma's I just don't understand how anyone that listened to different power cords could conclude that they can't hear a difference. There is a difference, but like any other component the individual has to decide if the change is worth it. $6K for two power cords is relatively expensive. Expensive, but oddly maybe a good value? In my system there was a definite improvement with better bass impact and articulation. Would spending $6K or just changing amplifiers yield similar results? As with most components there are trade-offs...is there a power cord out there that has the benefits of the Sigma's and Wireworld Silver Electra's? If so, at what cost?
The Sigma's are cleaner, definitely has more bass, a dead silent and completely black background. The Wireworld cords are more detailed, with a wider soundstage and better spacing/separation of instruments. All things considered I'll keep my Wireworld, but I'm curious to listen to other power cords.
After inserting the Sigma's I just don't understand how anyone that listened to different power cords could conclude that they can't hear a difference. There is a difference, but like any other component the individual has to decide if the change is worth it. $6K for two power cords is relatively expensive. Expensive, but oddly maybe a good value? In my system there was a definite improvement with better bass impact and articulation. Would spending $6K or just changing amplifiers yield similar results? As with most components there are trade-offs...is there a power cord out there that has the benefits of the Sigma's and Wireworld Silver Electra's? If so, at what cost?