Quick Question About Power Cables

@curtdr Every engineer thinks that?

Sorry, here are my components; Ayre QB9 Twenty DAC, ASR Magic Cord, Wireworld Starlight Platinum USB cable, Hi Diamond interconnects, Bryston BDP 3, ASR Emitter II Exclusive amp, Hi Diamond Speaker Cables, Quad 2905 Speakers, PS Audio passive line conditioner. Yes I know there's a 30 day return period on the cable but I was just hoping that someone might be able to give me a clue as to whether it'll be worth the time and money to order the AS Statement.

@gkelly When I bought the Bryston, it came with a $3.00 power cord. I assume the $500.00 Statement cable should result in a difference of some sort.

@coralkong Thanks for bringing up the fuse option, I didn't think of that. I installed a Synergistic Blue fuse on my DAC and it did make a noticeable improvement in clarity.

@ghdprentice not totally confident about Cardas cables though I often see the Clear Beyond PC's on the used market.

@audphile1 My amp runs off of a battery with two power supplies. Only smaller components are plugged into the line conditioner. Prior to this Bryston piece, my bass sounded a little tighter. And, I haven’t had any issue with the Wireworld cable however that could be due to the fact that it’s connected to an Uptone Audio ISO Regen re-clocker with liner power supply. I’m confident that the component I need to address is the Bryston and I’m only trying to control the lower frequencies, adding a little more definition and punch. The idea of replacing the fuse, is to me a really good one but I don’t know how to access the fuse to swap it out with a Synergistic Research Purple.

@audphile1 We have an Audioquet dealer here in town and they were recommending the Monsoon, giving it's modest price point. They did say however that the Audioquest cables are slightly forward but the Bryston is so relaxed, that a little forward might be perfect. I am a little hesitant however to pay for the Audioquest name, thinking that a lesser known name brand could offer a better value.

I was just listening to Beethoven Cello Sonatas with Andre Schiff and Miklos Perenyi on ECM and it sounded very good. There was a section where both piano and cello crescendo to triple forte and it seemed to inundate the microphones, making separation difficult to capture but the recording is the recording.

Anyway, a better fuse and a better cable are on my radar.

@lowrider57 yeah, just so many options. The fuse swap I've tried before on my DAC, so I know what to expect there.

@curtdr what audio companies ad boutique after market power cables with there products? I'm not being snarky, I just don't know of any. Aside from that, the chance that a manufacturer would have the same DAC, amp, streamer, speakers, etc... as the consumer is extremely unlikely. The same applies to isolation platforms, feet/cones.

@captaindidactic yes, I installed a Synergistic Blue fuse in my DAC and the sound really opened up. It became much clearer. I’d like to do the same with my Bryston however, I need to get inside the chassis to do so and I don’t posses that type of confidence. I should probably contact Bryston.

@soix I believe your looking at the 2805's, a different model. The 2905 specs are; 32Hz - 21KHz (-6dB)  28Hz - 21KHz (useable)

@soix @riie Anyway, the lower frequencies are there. I'm wanting to bring more clarity and control to the lower frequencies.

They are towed in perfectly for now but I'll be moving soon, so the room dimensions will change and I'll address that when it comes.

@jeffreyw I see preowned Hurricane PC's in abundance so maybe. It does mean that I'm going to have to put in extra work days, which at my age, is somewhat strenuous but  not out of the question. Thanks for the input.

I spoke with my local dealer on the subject, hoping they might have some power cables to try, anyway they suggested a Straight Wire Black Thunder. Doing a little research online, folks have drawn similarities between the Audio Sensability and the Straight Wire cables. Both at least, are lesser known brand names which keeps the price down.

@nagel Glad you’ve used the Statement. I was hoping that it would be a better value given Audio Sensability isn’t exactly a household name. Also, my understanding is that front end components are less dependent on a good power cable than an amp and that I could keep the price point around or under $500.00.

I’ll take a look at the Cardas Clear Beyond XL. Finding something used is a great incentive to make a purchase. 

@lowrider57 Did you try any other power cables before you settled on the Audio Sensability Statement for your amplifier? What sold you on the Statement?