Power Cords

Hi ricred1. Have you unplugged all the other cords while you were testing Shunyata? The cords with different designs can interact sometimes as they introduce their own signatures (capacitance, inductance...)? Have you tried to listen to your system for at least 24 hours before switching to other tested cord? 
What I have realized while comparing an fantastic AQ NRG 1000 with Shunyata Zitron Alpha HC is that in every possible area Shunyata was better. Zitron technology simply made that jump over AQ.
I can not imagine what would Shunyata Sigma NR bring to my system, and I even do not want to think about it, as it is beyond my payment level in this moment, but if I had that money, I would rather think of investing into Shunyata Denali filter and used Shunyata Zitron Alpha HC. This would bring your system to a new level. 
Regarding here mentioned AQ new lines of cables... I do not believe it until I see it. I just believe my ears and testing of components in my system for a while. Maybe AQ really made something very good here, but let's first see it to believe it. 
When talking of Shunyata, yes, it can reveal a lot of low frequency information that you have never heard before, as it was masked, and yes, to some systems it will appear too much, as this systems that we audiophiles are assembling were carefully built to a level which covers for that part of frequencies which we are missing (which is now revealed by Shunyata)... so in the end you might think that you have too much bass. But in fact after Shunyata treatment, all of information (including bass) is revealed and clean and punctual, right as it is coming from from the wall or your power amp.
For example, I use all around Shunyata in my system, so in the end I do not need any subwoofer. I really do not miss this box which introduces new problems to my room.
I know that some power amps do not match some power cords (and signal and speaker cords). This is due to fact that some particular power amp and particular cable tend to maybe reveal more of one information and then the result is what? Probably emphasized one part of frequency.
It is down to Power Amp design and cords design... 
But to be sure if some power cord is good for your system, the tests have to be conducted well.
I must say that I've had non conventional approach in building my system. I first wanted to clean it out of AC and RFI/EMI noise. This was done by using Shunyata products all around (I have older line of Shunyata products), and then changed components as they started to reveal their true nature and signature. Some of components were kept, and some where changed. Now I am in phase where I am content with sound of my system, and really do not want to change anything.
Shunyata helped a lot in this quest. In reproducing realistic level of sound.
Well that is my opinion and experience so far.

Definately consider the Acoustic Zen line. I have used so many PC's over the years and finally settled on the Acoustic Zen Absolute cords. A bit pricey but well worth the $$$'s

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 need to do two thing - supply enough current to th component and not pick up any noise/hash while doing that.

I've always thought that the component that shows the most effect from different power cords is the power amp, and that how much effect is shown seems to depend on the storage capacity of the amp. 

Those with modest power supply/reservoir capacitor capacity (talking about linear regulated power supplies here) are more affected by power cords than those with well regulated 'stiff' amps with plenty of supply capacitance. One of my class A amps seems to take no notice of what is supplying it - you can switch it off and it will play for about 10 seconds before there is any degradation of sound (and another 10 secs. until the sound ceases).

I used a tube power amp with more modest power supply to listen to power cords and found little correlation to price vs. sound quality.  My advice is to never buy power cords based on cost or reputation - audition them in your system to see if they make a bit of difference.

I have hard home made cords with welding cable sized conductors and hospital grade ends sound better than $1,000 'audiophile' cords.

Try Mojo Audio power cords.

Hi ricred1,
Power is the pathway to cleaner, more dynamic sound on every level. Its up to each person to decide how committed they are and if  the juice is worth the squeeze.

With a lot of Patients and a little luck I have upgraded my power chords and delivery with mid level products from these companies. I look at it as an investment in having the right tools to replicate the music I enjoy listening to . I will never need to upgrade, ( but would most definitely want to if I won Lotto) I happen to love my kids more, which is why I went mid level than all out.  

Check these guys out for power cords. 

Stage 3 Concepts - The Leviathan 
http://www.stage3concepts.com/
Sold exclusively by http://www.aaudioimports.com

For Power Distribution:
HB Cable Design - Power Slave
www.hb-cable-design.com/

So nice to read through forum posts where most posters believe in good power cords and believe in the difference they make. I have always believed that if something makes your system sound better, then there is a reason. And that reason is not a cynical "I'm being conned" rationale or a placebo affect. Like most products, when you use better stuff, better stuff happens. I myself am a fan of Transparent Audio. I once did a comparison with another audio buddy comparing comparable Transparent to Shunyata. At first listen, we thought maybe the Shunyata had the edge. There was a fun factor to it that was undeniable. Over a few days, we found that Transparent lived up to its name whereas to our ears the Shunyata had a coloration to it, albeit a pleasant one. But that coloration served some music well and others not so much. It was that revelation that demonstrated Transparent's effectiveness. And with that revelation, that first piece we listened to, when we listened again, we heard the coloration for what it was and appreciated what the Transparent DIDN'T add. But both were fantastic and both wildly better than the stock cords we replaced. Power cords are the real deal!!!

Check out Black Sand Cables at: www.highampdistribution.com
Great cable for a great price.
Check our Steve Hoffman's review: 
http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/its-done-power-cord-shoot-out-22-power-cords-reviewed.103597/

Thanks for all of the recommendations. I'm trying Shunyata again for several days. I'll post my thoughts tomorrow.

I myself am using a combination of Audioquest NRH10's, NRG100's plus one NRG1000 power cords.  I found their NRG10's to be far superior to competing Cardas as well as Shunyata power cords.  But for my Oppo 205 I find a $400 JPS digital power cord works far superior to ant current $1280 Audioquest power cord.  And that is playing my OPPO/JPS ombo thru an Audioquest Niagara 1000/NRG1000 combination.  Now the JPS power cord is only superior to even my best Audioquest power cords with my OPPO.  Using the digital JPS power cord for other purposes it sucks compared to any of my Audioquest models.  The same thing with the power cord that comes with my Rega Orisis integrated amplifier.  

I myself have been using Audioquest power cords or several years now.  Previously I used Cardas and later tried Shunyata but found Audioquest to be far superior.  Presently I am using 3 NRG10 power cords, 4 NRG100's one NRG1000 plus 2 Niagara 1000's.  I am very pleased with the results.

I’ve listened for two days now. I try very hard not to say one component is better than another one; but instead describe the differences I’m hearing. First, I submit my system is neutral and if it leans from neutral, most would say it leans to the slightly dark side. So my comments are not about which cable is "better", but what works better in my system.
The following music was used to evaluate the power cords: Kirk Whalum-For You, Erykah Badu-Live, Marcus Roberts - Live, Dave Koz-Hello Tomorrow, Kem-Kemistry, David Sandborn-Best of.
After extended listening not much has changed since my initial audition. The Sigma cables produce more bass. The bass is more pronounced and background is darker. The Sigma’s produce a smaller soundstage and gives the illusion that everything is pushed back, with less differentiation between front and rear images.
Returning to my Wireworld cables, there is a slight loss of bass. Bass is still there, but its not as over powering as with the Sigmas. Overall the Wireworld cables are more balanced in my system. The soundstage is more open, with better front to back placement of instruments and back-up singers. Cymbals come to life with the Wireworld. The lead singer appears to have moved slightly to the front, which provides the illusion of a deeper soundstage.
The Wireworlds are staying, not because they are better, but because they provide better synergy in my system. Evaluating cables is hard and time consuming. I honestly don’t know if I’m going to audition anymore power cords.
In a different system, there's no doubt that someone could prefer the Sigma power cords!

about any particular PC being less than or greater than...

Regardless of what anyone says about anything, their account is a subjective one. based on a particular set of parameters, or system goods and their preffs or EXP.s in all, however it is one person’s take on whatever.

I’ll not defend any cable maker’s products being best ever or better than, but for it to be better said, the attributes which were precieved in the context of a this & that outfit to my ears was… yada yada yada, and as such I preferred this xyz over the abc.

IMHO to flatly say Shunyata power cords were aimed at the mids and top ends of the bandwidth as to their best attributes is absurd. This is again, IMO and subjective.

With various pieces of equipment, in various system arrangements, most of the Shynyata PCs I used provided substantial bottom end performance, extended the top end noticeably and migrated the soundstage depending on which model was employed. The higher priced versions did more all around than did the lower priced iterations. Go figure.

Its tuff enough around here to surpass the subjectivity angle of a poster’s comments, but to deal with decided or implied bias adds undue complication.

Almost across the board of audio devices and accessories, things are priced as to their performance levels. Some are easier to validate than others as to their value and or worthiness.

My EXP alone says to me price of a thing fairly regularly indicates increased or decreased performance levels when similar items are in play. Again, indicates, but not necessarily equates.

The rut this next pearl of wisdom has scored is deep and lengthy….

“ya gotta try it for your self!”

And this one parallels the former….

‘if ya can hear a positive difference and can afford to gbuy it,, then do so!”

I wish it was easier. It ain’t. its pretty darn simple though.

Everybody is trying to make a better mousetrap. Be the mouse and find out if what they make actually traps you into buying it. Hopefully, it will be a very nice trap and you will enjoy it for a long time.

… or until you get hungry for another taste of peanut butter.

Sorry, many rhodents are apparently lactose intolerant and have altered their diets accordingly.

All my comments are a reflection of my analysis in my system, with my ears. For you to say " IMHO to flatly say Shunyata power cords were aimed at the mids and top ends of the bandwidth as to their best attributes is absurd. This is again, IMO and subjective." Nothing I said was absurd, it's my opinion based on listening with my equipment. You don't have to agree with my opinion. It's funny you acknowledge everything is subjective and at the same time suggest any opinion that differs from yours is absurd. If you believe it's subjective and I hope every one has a right to state their opinion, it's hard to say that they are wildly unreasonable or illogical.Then again, you're free to think what ever you want!

Richard: You might ask Galen if he has a Cardas Clear Beyond cable to loan you for your Rowland amp. I'm interested in knowing how you would compare them to what you hear with the Sigmas. I f Galen doesn't, I'm headed to SA the first part of December and, if you want, I'll bring one of mine for you to listen to--although the longest I have is 1.5M. Let me know if this interests you.
Peace
Al  

You’re more than welcome to visit me when you come to SA. My system has changed a little since your last visit. How is your system sounding after all of your updates? How's the Antipodes DX 3?

@ricred1 I will take you up on the offer to visit. On the Antipodes DX 2 front, I ran into a dealer customer service issue, but the Antipodes National Sales Manager came to the rescue. I'm very impressed with Antipodes corporate customer service. Waiting to take delivery on a new Antipodes DX 3. When it arrives, I'll burn it in and let you know what I think. @guidocorona I'll keep you posted as well once the DX3 makes its way into my system.  

I'm happy with my Antipodes DS GT,  but my friend insisted on getting me a DX 3 to try. I preferred the DS GT over the DX 2. Will see how the DX 3 compares to my DS GT. 

Has anyone tried Morrow Audio power cords? How do they compare to the upper echelon mentioned in this thread?  I know their IC's offer a great bang for the buck. 

I have never owned any of the Audioquest line.  I can tell you this, there are big differences in power cords. I think most of us know this but I can't afford these uber expensive line of power cords so really can't comment too much. However, I have a Shunyata Python Helix CX and have owned the Python Alpha Helix. Both are good but I haven't had the CX long enough to tell the difference.  I wouldn't mind getting another Alpha Helix as I did like it rather well.  And yes they are older models I know hehe :) 

ricred1, I just don’t think you can know what you’re listening to without sufficient burnin of all the cables. It’s one thing to get a general sense of a cable 2 to 24-36 hours in, which I’m able to do (HP also used to say something similar), but with the kind of system and the price of these cables, you do yourself a disservice with this kind of quick judgment.

I first heard of the Sigma cables from this article: http://donaldscarinci.com/three-best-power-cords-audiophile-sound/. I hadn’t been thinking about Shunyata since a few years back I found its much ballyhooed Venom model to be more low-end tricks than quality sound in my desktop system. Over the past year in my living room system - lots of PS Audio, Oppo 203 and ATC SCM19A actives, I’ve used or auditioned a number of power cables: HiDiamond P3/P4, Snake River Cottonmouth, Sablon Reserva, Triode Wire Labs Digital Americans, HC version and Obsession, and counterfeit PS Audio AC-12’s (!). Each model/brand has its strengths and all affect the system’s sound very differently than the next. The differences are readily apparent, no blind testing needed. This week, in the first 24-48 hours since receiving genuine AC-12’s (5 cords), there’s been no question that overall they are in a different league in my system than the others. However, I would never compare them directly to something similar or better without a full burn in. There’s too much change in tone, tonal balance, "temperature," sound stage, etc., that occurs during the first three weeks or so to know for sure what one has. Why set up the possibility of buyer’s remorse from a decision made too quickly.

About the Sigma, a number of users elsewhere have commented that the Sigma Analog was the superior cord for just about all applications, that is, before the introduction of the NR. They noted that the High Current model was overkill for all but truly high current needs. It seems Shunyata consolidated the line from three models - HC, Analog, Digital - to one. It'll be interesting to see if that's a good thing for sound with different kinds of components. It's definitely not good for customers' pocket books.

highstream,

I respect your opinion. I’m sorry, $3000 for a cable is not cheap. After it settles for 48-72 hours from movement it should be okay to audition. It’s my understanding that the Shunyata NR cables are already broken-in and don't need to be played a long time to reach optimum sound. I hear a difference, I just don’t prefer Shunyata Sigmas in "my system". In general I know if the sound I’m hearing is something I prefer or not.

A friend that I meet through Audiogon sent me an Audioquest Niagara XLR interconnect cable to try. Several months ago he came to my house and listened to my system. He thought the Niagara would be a good fit. Again, to my ears cables sound different. The Niagara adds air and more detail compared to the Wireworld Platinum cable it replaced. I only have one Niagara cable and it goes from my DAC to the preamp. 
My problem is when I hear a difference like this, it makes me want to keep investigating. There are just so many options out there for cables and I just don't have the time and/or access to everything.  

Any of you slummed like me and used the original - SR Master Coupler?  I am using 2 on my monoblocs and 1 on my linestage - plenty of head bobbing in my room!

ricred1, I appreciate the quandry about money vs. time. I just went through it with two five-cord looms. My repeated experience is that many developers claim that their cables are burned in wholly or in part before sending them out, usually on that cooker, but I’ve yet to find one where it was ever close to sufficient - and I’m talking by at least two weeks, 300+ hrs, if not the full three weeks, 500 hrs.

The other thing I’ve found with some consistency is that around 300 hrs in, better cables go through a magical change, as if someone threw a switch. It might be an explosion of detail or soundstage or bass, or some combination of characteristics. It’s immediately evident when it happens and gives a much more substantial appreciation of what the cable can do. The example that most stands out to me was the Sablon Reserva power cords, which one day after two weeks exhibited a level of detail well beyond anything I’d ever heard before or since from a cable. In the end, it didn't overcome some reservations, but had I liked it more an earlier comparison and decision would have been way off the mark. 

highstream,

I don't know anyone that will loan me cables for two weeks. In all honesty I just don't have the time to audition something over a two week period. I know it may not be the perfect way to audition cables, but it's my only option.
It my appear that I'm so unhappy with my current cables, but I'm not. I'm always open to the idea that a different cable may take my system to another level. I'm not dedicated to a particular company, only to a certain price range. If I don't hear what I'm looking for, I'll keep my Wireworld cables. During the process, all I can do is report on what I hear in my system. 

@highstream, interesting posts.

Please could you tell us about your reservations concerning the Sablon Reserva PC and your comparisons if don’t mind. Thanks.

I concur w/ captainstereo- ricred1
there are many cables/cords,  in the marketplace for you to enjoy.
Happy Listening!

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Thanks! for the update- ricred1
I will second the Eryka Badu "live" disc to demo anyone's system.
Keep me posted as your try different cabling in your system.
Happy Thanksgiving!

Has anyone besides me tried Tempo Electric's custom power cords? I have a pair powering my McIntosh MC2301 amps, off a PS Audio P10, and another one from the wall to the P10. Absolute bliss in mine, and others ears, who have heard my system. Of course, the power cable, and other cable rat race, can be an elusive venture for many, and for many years. The specific Tempo Electric cables I own are The Big Twist Custom silver over copper with Furutech Fi-50 Rhodium AC connectors. I have experimented with Shunyata, still have some on sources, Black Mamba, and HMS cables as well. It is really time consuming, and costly to keep experimenting. I am happy where I am at right now with all cables. I think my record player and preamp are still stock cables, but they are plugged into a P5, and the P5 is plugged into a Carbon wall outlet with Furutech GTX D Rhodium outlets. All backbone power is on 8 dedicated 20 amp circuits, with a Environmental Products EP 2000 Power filter. YMMV.

Finally, my vast and worldly listening experiences having lived in Europe for many years have shaped my specific listening parameters and have brought me to my current state of nirvana. Of course, experimenting in this hobby, is part of the hobby, just don't get caught up in the minutia that take away from the pleasure of being in the hobby in the first place. Enjoy the music while you still can, life is way too short. Have a good day.  

I wil write a review of the Hurricane this week. First it will got to Audioquest to be checked. It will not be negative at all.

2 weeks ago we compared it in an audiosystem of a friend of mine. We compared it with the AQ NRG-1000 and Purist Audio Aqueous 2008.

Mann this is a different world. A few years ago we compared the AQ Wild powercable against the same Purist Audio Aqueous 2008. The Purist was the clear winner that time.

But the Hurricane doens’t even take the Aqueous seriously. It laughs at it and asks if it needs to take this cable serious and as a real competitor.

I was already very surprised with the Hurricane. But now even more. I will write in details why it is that different and unique.

Even compared to the NRG-1000 the differences are rather huge. The NRG-1000 was my favorite AQ cable. The Hurricane is in a different league.

I just swapped out the WEL 20A cables on my monoblocks for the AQ Dragon HC, no comparison -- now the HC Dragon is twice the price of the low power Dragon, and four times the Hurricane -- sounds as if the Hurricane if it delivers half of what the Dragon does is a stone cold bargain

The Dragon HCs are so much more detailed and dynamic than the older WELs it's as if you have gotten a completely new amplifier

I’m sticking with my Wireworld power cords. I’m sure Audioquest power cords are fantastic, but way more money than I would allocate for a power cord. I’ve changed my interconnect cables from Wireworld Platinum to Audioquest Fire and love the results. I’m listening to speaker cables now and will choose between Audience AU24 SX and Clarus Crimson. After changing speaker cables I’m officially done changing equipment.

Looking forward in reading about your comparisons between the Audience and Clarus Crimson.
Happy Listening!

jafant,

Thanks. The Audience AU24 SX is a neutral cable that does everything very well in my system. I highly encourage anyone seeking new speaker cables to give them a listen. I will post my thoughts about the Clarus Crimson speaker cables on Saturday.

People forget that differences between cables are a lot bigger than they think. You only can understand the DNA of a cable, when you can extract all the different properties of sound.

When you would use an audio system what is able to reveal all the different properties you can find in music and sound there are many cables where you will even loose properties of sound and music.

What we do is let people listen to a system what can reveal all the properties compared to systems which are incomplete and misses different properties. By focussing property by property people can easily understand what is missing

Audio only can be controled and guided when you are aware of all the properties of each individual part in your audio system. When you cannot do this, audio is just one big gamble. Based on the fact that you have no idea which properties you take out when you change an amp, cable, source, or loudspeaker. And when you have no idea which properties you bring in when it will be replaced by another amp, cable, source or loudspeaker.

The Dragon powercables are using silver. Both the Wild and Wel showed the same kind of limitations based on the fact that it usses silver.

Silver is for powercables often not the right material. It works different than silver in interconnects and loudspeakercables.

Even Jim Aud says that copper works a lot better for powercables than silver. He only sells one pure silver powercables based on the fact that clients asked for it.

Both Wel and Wild did not convince in any test I did. The Dragon will be superior to the Wel like it is a dinky toy. Audioquest can create stunning powercables for the first time ever.

This is a great achievement. The conditioners I don’t like based on the fact that they showed not to be complete in properties. I said to Audioquest Europe that they should invite the person who created them.

I can easily explain and demo why it is incomplete. It is very simple like 1 and 1 is 2. Each person with a normal hearing will understand it.

No,

I get what you're saying, but everyone can't afford the Audioquest power cords that you are referring to. So what you're saying is mute to so many of us.

I think even the more affordable will be great. It is the used technique and design what makes them so much better than the older ones.

The older ones where not good enough, because there were better ones. The only thing what I liked about them was that they owned the right properties.

@bo1972  Out of curiosity, what exactly is the cable architecture that makes the audioquest cables so good, in your view? 
This is no trick question, I'm very curious and very much into cable DIY and am sincere in my questions.

We work by Tru-Fi. Tru-Fi are all the different properties on which both sound&vision are founded.

This is a different level than the trial and error (audiogambling) way all people choose there audiosystems. It is superior in efficiency based on the fact that you create sound by properties.

For me it is easy as 1 and 1=2 to explain to people that their audiosystem is incomplete. Trial and error will never make you understand why the stage and sound is what you hear.

You only can understand audio when you understand both sound and music. So you need to be able to know the full DNA of each individual part in your system.

At audioshows systems are in over 99% incomplete based on the fact that the people have no idea what the properties are of each individual part of the system they demonstrate.

Beside the properties they don’t understand the working of the acoustics. And second they do not know all the different parts which also have a bad influence on the sound and stage like the acoustics.

That is why they all do audio at the level of a child. And I can explain this why it is called the level of a child?

A child has a lot less experience and insight in many ’new’ situations compared to adults. When you have no idea about the properties you have no idea what you are doing. There is no effective foundation on which you select your audiosystem.

People believe that they can choose an audio system on personal taste by trial and error. I can proof and again on facts that this is bullshit. No person in the world will ever choose blind a system what is incomplete. This is based on how our emotion works.

Based on the fact that each single person will always choose the sound and stage what owns the most properties. And that these properties are filled in the right way.

By using Tru-Fi we also work on how the human emotion works. Both sound and vision is emotion. So you need to understand how the human emotion works regarding both sound and vision.

When an audiosystem owns more properties it is able to create a higher level in emotion for each single person. You will always choose the most emotional and intense sound you hear. People explain it as more attractive and intense during listening.

Beside this you need to understand how voices and instruments sounds in real and how big they are in proportion. It even goes furhter than that. Even a voice or instrument has a shape in the room where you audition it.

When you work that precise as we do, you can even hear the shape and right proportion of a voice or instrument like in real.

Tru-Fi is a control system that you use all the properties on which sound is being formed. And it proofs and shows that most systems are incomplete on properties.

We do a lot of research in both sound&vision all the time. And this for almost 20 years now. Tru-Fi makes you understand better how sound and vision is build and how it really works.

I started with sound when I was 6. I am addicted to music, so you want to be able to experience music as realistic as possible. I have done thousands of tests (many thought that this was a joke) in almost 20 years now.

For me music and sound are the most addictive things in life. A born perfecionist nevers stops untill he dies. I can improve sound and vision each 2 months over and over agian.

The thousands of tests gave me a photographic memory in sound. This makes it very easy to understand if a new situation is better than the old one.

I am looking for an improved level all the time. Both sound and vision are a lot more complex than people can imagine. You need to know exactly all the properties and all the parts who have a bad influence on both sound and vision.

This makes me able to understand what I hear and see. When you know all the parameters you can improve both sound and vision all the time by doing tests. It makes it so much easier to understand.

Audioquest owns all the different properties of sound and fill them in the right way. But I also found out that their conditioners are not complete. And it proves for me that the person who created it, does not understand all the properties on which sound is being based on.

Ricred1 bought a Fire and was amazaed how much better it was than his Wireworld. This can easily be explained. It owns more different properties. His speakers are able to reveal all part on which sound is based on.

Most people have no idea that they own an audiosystem what is incomplete. But Tru-Fi can easily proof it and even based on facts. People always understand what we mean and what is missing.

We don’t sell separate products, we create sound by Tru-Fi. I will never help any person anymore who owns 2D loudspeakers. This is based on thr fact that no person in the world will ever become happy and satisfied with this system.

And you know why?

Because we humans hear sound in a 3D spectrum. So it would be even insane to listen to music in a 2D spectrum what over 99% do in the world.

We brought many many people since 2009 from 2D image to a 3D image. They have one thing is common.

Thye use their systems so much more and frequently. Many call their systems addictive. That is what music can do when your system can reveal all the information of a recording.

So, let me ask you. Do you have a good feel for how the color of the cable jacket affects the sound, since you seem to know all about this sort of thing?

hahahahaha........I don’t think it makes a big difference. I know some people who create their own jackets around cables.

They believe it makes a big difference. I never used it, so I cannot give any judgement about that.

I think light will influence sound. So when you create jacket what reflects the light it can make a difference.

I did a lot of research in smog and mann this has a big negative influence on sound and even vision. I can reduce smog thse days a lot and it makes a great improvement.

Even the level of humidity influecnes the sound and stage. The great thing about all the tests I did it gives you a great perspective of how many things can influence both sound&vision.

People have no idea how ineffective they use all the different parts in their systems. When you work an think by Tru-Fi (all properties) and the parts who negative influences the sound you can use each individual part so much more effective.

The pictures overhere on Audiogon proof that people have no idea about the properties. I know the DNA of many of them. When you would have know the properties you would never made the combination you created.

Also based on the placement of their systems it proofs that they have no idea how it influences the results in sound and stage.

There are many ways to improve the sound and stage. And even many have nothing to do with money.

In 2018 we will proof and demo that Statement Audio Pro-measurement is by far the most effective tool in audio. And it also proofs how limited audio is without it.

It is my personal goal to share it with as many people as possible. Because it will give many people a huge step to a much higher level in sound and stage quality and realism.

I see that most people in audio still think and work like it is 1980. This needs to stop. And you know why?

Because they way audio is done all over the world it will make the audio market within 20 years a lot smaller. You need to do it a lot differently to make the new generation also interested in both sound&vision.

These people all cannot change it, there is a big need to change. I am 45 years old, at audioshows I am one of the more young people at shows. This proofs how insane it is. The average age is far over 50 years old.

Only real emotion and intensity in both sound&vision can make a difference. And this is what we want to share with the world.

Excellent insight as always- bo1972.
I am looking forward in reading your review on the AQ Hurricane PC.
Happy Listening!

I will use 2018 to bring both sound&vision to a next level. I waited some more time. In the last 2 yearss I have done so much research that I can outperform any person in the world in both sound&vision. The level in realism and emotion is of a new reference level.

My personal goal is to be the best in the world in both sound&vision. And I will proof it with facts and real sound&vision. It will be a new world and experience for many people.

I can garantee you that all people still focus on products and brands. And when you ask them simple question, they cannot answer any of them. This proofs and again on facts that they have no idea why the stage and sound is what they hear.

And this also proofs that they cannot control and guide both sound&vision. There is not even a discussion possible. I tried it with many people who also work in audio. They all had to admit that they had no idea why the stage and sound is what they hear.

When you cannot think in properties of sound and you can’t tell how voices and instruments sounds in real and how they are projected in sound, you never can understand audio either.

The facts proof over and over again that both sound&vision what has been created by trial and error is in over 99% 2D. And it sounds and looks so much different than in reality.

That is why I will give demoes in 2018 with conservatorium students to show people how voices and instruments really sounds. This is the only way that the coloured and 2D audio en also vision will stop.

Many many people with expensive systems who were honest to me told me that they were not that happy with their system. Each stunning system will be used so much more frequently and longer at the same time.

When both sound&vision can be presented at a higher level in realism and emotion all people would want to own it. No 2D audio system or system with almost no diversity in sound can make us humans happy with it.

The emotion is inside the music and movies. It only can be experienced when an audiosystem can reveal all the information of the recording or movie.

It's refreshing to see at least one power cord manufacturer who is conscious of the directionality of wire in general and of the power cord specifically. The correct answer to my question regard g the best sounding color for the jacket of any Cable or Power Cord is ......white! 

Trial and error is creating audio by pure gambling. Most people have no idea how limited the endresults are of their systems until you present an audiosystem what reveals so much more information of a recording.

People have no idea how big the influence is of the acoustics of a room. When you think you can solve this by using bass traps and diffusers you don’t understand the level in limitation.

The biggest problem in audio is that people focus on brands and products. And that is why they always talk about a brand or a product.

But when you are not able to understand and explain what all the different properties are of that product or even brand you have no idea what this product really does in your system.

You only can judge a little on the endresult of your system. But when you replace a part of your system by another part of a different brand or price range you still have no idea which properties you took out and which you did bring in.

This is the 100% proof that you are just doing audio by pure gambling. And this is the main reason why trail and error is so ineffective. Because it lacks any kind of foundation.

Most parts in an audiosystem are used just for a small % of the whole quality it could create when it would be used so much more effective. Money does not solve these problems at all.

Even many systems of over 200.000 dollar were one big laugh. There is only one way to control and understand audio when you understand why the stage and sound of your system is what you hear.

So you need to understand all the different properties of each single part in your system. Because the sound and stage what you hear is being formed by all the properties of each single part togheter including the acoustics and the other parts who have a negative influence on the sound and stage.

Audioquest asked me not to write all the details over the Hurricane yet. I have to respect that. I am now busy in writting the review of the Hurricane. They want to check this first before I post it.

And it will be very detailed so all people will understand what it does and why it is so different to other powercables  and the older Audioquest powercables.

You only can get a realistic review when you can reveal all the information of the recording. What I said before the facts proof that most audio products and brands are incomplete.

Many systems which are used in reviews are incomplete on facts. These people cannot think in properties, so they write a review based on trial and error. This will never give any realistic information over the product which is being reviewed.

So you need to change they way you think about audio. Trail and error proofs that it is one big gambling. That is why a new mindset is needed to bring people to a much higher level in sound and realism than they own now.

What I said; the facts proof that most sold audiosystms are 2D. Most audiosystems proof that there is almost no diversity. Most audiosystems create a lot of acoustic limitations in a room.

All these limitations togheter are the main reason why many people are changing parts in their system all the time.

Because they don't realize that they cannot control and understand what they change. This is why many are in a circle and can't get out.

You only can break this circle when you understand why the stage and sound of your system is what you hear. 

Bo 1972, I think you said enough for awhile.

It ain’t going to be easy.......:)