Powercords for CJ CT-5

I use the CT-5's predecessor, the Premier 16S2. I've tried the Ensemble Dynaflux, Kimber PK14 Gold, and TG SLVR. To tell the truth, differences were very slight. I ended up using an earlier , cheaper TG cord, the HSR-A, and put the other SLVR's on my other components, where they did make a difference.

IMHO, the CJ preamp's power supply is pretty well designed, and doesn't really respond to, or need megabuck power cords. For the money, TG Audio works for me.

I use a PS Audio xtreme statement on my premier 16 series II and it works fine for me. I agree with Oldfogey concerning the need or benefit of upgraded cords on cj equpment as I didn't hear a substantial if any improvement by upgrading to the PS audio power cord on my cj pre-amp. But admittedly I have not done any experimenting with other cords.

Chuck

Though I have not heard a CT-5 yet, I'm pretty much in agreement with Chuck and Oldfogey re the 16LS. And the latest CJ power cord that comes with the ACT2 (and Premier 140) is probably the best stock cord I've heard. (16AWG, 10ft., translucent H-grade plug) That's not to say it can't be upgraded, I'm sure it can, but for me its partly a matter of diminishing return.

Where I've heard the 17LS, 16LS and ACT2 each benefit is from a Shunyata Hydra, with the 17 taking the greatest relative improvement and the ACT2 the least. But definitely all reap real gains, which, in essence, is a lowered noise floor. That gets cashed out as revealed detail, blacker backgrounds, cleaner separation of leading from trailing edges, etc. For my experience I'd do a Hydra audition before I'd look at power cords.

If you do try different cords, let us know what you discover. And, btw, how do you like your CT-5?

Tim