I agree with everyone else. Mike's power cords certainly have earned there keep in my system, I've got about a dozen or so. The PC's let my components breathe like into the music. I've got both versions, the HC on my amps and the Silver Ref on all other components. The PC's seem to let the components perform as they're supposed to. They help unlock detail, soundstage, and bass from my system. Without Mike's PC's, the magic disappears.
Review: VeraStarr Silver Reference Power cord
Category: Cables
I have tried many power cords, and had found none that opened up the soundstage or were as detailed as the Acoustic Zen Gargantua. It is still the finest power cord I have had in my system. Unfortunately, it is very stiff. Because of the configuration of my rack and the use of Aurios, I found it difficult to work with. When I used the AZ Gargantua with a light weight product (in pounds) like the Herron, which I have balanced on Aurios, the cord simply moved the Herron around. That, and the tight corners in my rack, led me (with many regrets) to look for an alternative. That's when I came across the VeraStarr Silver Reference Power Cord. The cord is very flexible, and easy to configure and use. I was also intrigued by the separate shielding of the positive, negative and ground wires, and the use of silver.
After I tried them, I noticed an immediate improvement over the DiMarzio M Path and PS Audio Xstream Plus, which I had been using in my system. (The PS Audio is also a very fine cord for the money, but the male plug is about 2-1/2 inches long, and it stuck out too far from my Exact Power EP15A.) With the VeraStarr, however, the soundstage improved, and I heard details that could not be heard before.
In my system, the VeraStarr has been a great addition. While I preferred the AZ Gargantua (which, by the way, costs 50% more), the VeraStarr is a great compromise where a flexible cord is preferred. I certainly prefer the VeraStarr over the other cords (other than the AZ Gargatua) that I've listed under Similar Products.
As an added bonus, the owner, Mike, is terrific to work with.
I was somewhat reluctant to take a chance on a new company like VeraStarr, but I am glad that I did. This is the type of young audio company that brings innovation to the industry, and I am glad to support them.
Associated gear
Wadia 861 (with GNSC Statement Mod)
Thor TPA30 Mono Amps
Herron Line Stage
Kharma 2.2 (Enigma)
Acoustic Zen Silver Reference MK2 IC
Acoustic Zen Hologram II Speaker Cable
Exact Power EP15A
Similar products
PS Audio XStream Plus
Analysis Power Oval
Audio Magic XStream
Acoustic Zen Gargantua
Shunyata Black Mamba
DiMarzio M Path
Harmonic AC-11
I have tried many power cords, and had found none that opened up the soundstage or were as detailed as the Acoustic Zen Gargantua. It is still the finest power cord I have had in my system. Unfortunately, it is very stiff. Because of the configuration of my rack and the use of Aurios, I found it difficult to work with. When I used the AZ Gargantua with a light weight product (in pounds) like the Herron, which I have balanced on Aurios, the cord simply moved the Herron around. That, and the tight corners in my rack, led me (with many regrets) to look for an alternative. That's when I came across the VeraStarr Silver Reference Power Cord. The cord is very flexible, and easy to configure and use. I was also intrigued by the separate shielding of the positive, negative and ground wires, and the use of silver.
After I tried them, I noticed an immediate improvement over the DiMarzio M Path and PS Audio Xstream Plus, which I had been using in my system. (The PS Audio is also a very fine cord for the money, but the male plug is about 2-1/2 inches long, and it stuck out too far from my Exact Power EP15A.) With the VeraStarr, however, the soundstage improved, and I heard details that could not be heard before.
In my system, the VeraStarr has been a great addition. While I preferred the AZ Gargantua (which, by the way, costs 50% more), the VeraStarr is a great compromise where a flexible cord is preferred. I certainly prefer the VeraStarr over the other cords (other than the AZ Gargatua) that I've listed under Similar Products.
As an added bonus, the owner, Mike, is terrific to work with.
I was somewhat reluctant to take a chance on a new company like VeraStarr, but I am glad that I did. This is the type of young audio company that brings innovation to the industry, and I am glad to support them.
Associated gear
Wadia 861 (with GNSC Statement Mod)
Thor TPA30 Mono Amps
Herron Line Stage
Kharma 2.2 (Enigma)
Acoustic Zen Silver Reference MK2 IC
Acoustic Zen Hologram II Speaker Cable
Exact Power EP15A
Similar products
PS Audio XStream Plus
Analysis Power Oval
Audio Magic XStream
Acoustic Zen Gargantua
Shunyata Black Mamba
DiMarzio M Path
Harmonic AC-11