Quick Question About Power Cables


Hi All,

I recently bought a Bryston BDP 3 streamer/renderer and love how refined and relaxed it sounds. I would like it more if the bass was a bit more controlled and had a little more impact. A friend and Audiogon member suggested I try an Audio Sensability Statement Power Cable. He bought one for his tube DAC and said the bass got tighter an offered better slam. Anyway, for those who are PC savy, what are your thoughts on the matter? Thanks!

goofyfoot

Showing 5 responses by audphile1

@goofyfoot without waiting for your answer, changing the power cord on the streamer is unlikely to give you the results you’re looking for. If you list the rest of your components and cables, you will probably get a better advice. 

Biggest difference power cables make is on the amplifier. Go up the component chain from there. 
If you’re running your amp into the power conditioner, try running it directly from the wall outlet. Keep the source components in the power conditioner. In my experience, power conditioner will reduce dynamics when you have the amp plugged into it. 
 

Secondly, Wireworld USB cables, at least in my system, thinned the sound a bit. That includes bass. Replacing the WW USB with Audience USB cable improved everything and the bass became full and textured once again. 
I’m not familiar with your interconnects and speaker cables, but that’s what I’d be looking into if you ruled components out.
 

 

I see. Is the Bryston streamer fully broken in? I would wait for it to hit 200hrs mark unless it’s used.

As to the power cords, try Audience AU24se medium power, Audioquest Tornado Source, Shunyata Delta or Alpha - go used. Do your research on prices and try. Easy to sell if you don’t like it  

 

 

unreceivedogma

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Here we go again.

For what it is worth, imo power chords don't do much, if anything.
 

I disagree. Have you tried playing your stereo after pulling every single power cord out?