Dear John & Richard,
thanks for your kindly response.
Currently I use a MIT Magnum AC1 to the Quantum QB8 Distribution. From the distributor to BADA and Spectral, two Quantum PC's (which I found as excellent price/quality ratio).
I prefer more darker sound, with a backward soundstage.
Congratulations to you, both, for your systems.
Reading on this forum, it seems that the Elrod's cables could be more darker then other. I'd like to understand, to begin, how the EPS 2 Signature may affect the sound. |
I noticed that especially the BADA is subject to the modifications induced in the power cord. With the assumption that the final result also depends by the system as a whole, but what kind of change can be described with the addition of Elrod? or MIT cables? |
Thanks Linkster,
I acquired the ones which Zmanastronomy suggested me here on Audiogon. I Will test it and then I Will write here my notes.
one more question, the Elrod PC,s are specialized with regards to the components ? ( like Stealth for example: for amplifiers, for pre ....etc) |
thanks,
I will try to use it as input of my Quantum distributor and then switch to Berkeley.
I will test it to replace the quantum cable which I found very attractive in term of lower bass extension.
It is incredible how the power cables can modify and improve the sonic performance of components, expecially with Kharma which is very sensible to any change.
Which main difference (in term of sonic features) between old and new series of Elrod cables? |
Hi Zephir24069, I see in your great system the presence of Shakti Hallograph's. I am looking for these such kind of "extreme esoteric" gears. May I know what kind of difference you hear by introducing Shakti items on your system? |
finally I received the EPS-2 Signature.
This cable seams to be magic. I compared it to the Magnum AC and Elrod seems to give more depth and more body to the sound. The cable is connected to the Quantum QB8 Distribution. Kharma speakers seem, even more, disappear from the scene. Bass are much present and with greater impact. I reinserted the pre Spectral DMC15, in the chain, even though many people claim that the BADA go directly coupled to the Final. The result is magnificent. |
dear Highend4me, as you know hi-end is like "esoteric". You "feel" sometimes the music instead to "hear" the music. I was skeptical that a power cord, was able to change the sound. It is obvious that if you listen to music while running in the house or clean the floors, you can hardly appreciate all the sound harmonics that a system can give you. I agree with you that we are talking about subtleties, but the sum of these make a system more engaging. One important gear of my system is this new Elrod cable. |
Zephyr24069, I see in your system (which is great) you use all Elrod's cables. I have all spectral gears so MIT cables are the best I ever heard. May you describe the improvement you found introducing interconnecting cables?
thanks |
I added a third elrod cable (power to Berkeley DAC). I can confirm which, in my system, it seems that the interaction with the others Elrod's enhances the properties of a better soundstage and presence of instruments on the scene. |
I had few time to test the cable but the first impressions have been confirmed. Sound scene is more open and detailed. High frequencies are "real", not harsh.
The sound image as a whole seems to be more deeper, larger and palpable.
Many users in this forum say that the addition of Elrod PC cables have a cumulative effect. Do you confirm? |
I mean that the addition of each Elrod's power cord adds more features, according to a cumulative effect. The fact which a power cable may affect in so higher manner the sonic performance of the components, i think depend by many factors. First, the system chain sensibility from source to speakers. Elrod cable seems adds more texture and body to the sound of my system. |
I received a second Elrod EPS 3 Signature. I will use it plugged to the distributor. I kindly ask to the Elrod's users, how you have solved the problem to bend the cable in order to fit the space around. |
thanks Zmanastronomy. I see in your system as you bended the PC. I will try to carefully bend the cable. I was not sure to make the correct action with the risk of damage. I ordered a 20A to 15A plug in WOODOO adapter to fit the distributor input. Has someone used it? |
I just added a Berkeley USB into the system. I know is another thread, but, wow, it's incredible.
More about Elrod, I am so convinced which I just bought a Statement Gold PC. I am waiting for the shipment.
I intend use it from the AC line to the distributor. Is there anyone of Gold's owners using it in this configuration? |
Just arrived the Statement Gold.
I insert it between the ac outlet and the distribution. First impression, (a couple of minutes only) more reality in every musical instrument. The mids are much more natural without the slightest hint of hardness. Fantastic cable, it is also nice, a statement which made my wife smile a lot.
Having read many comments around, I guess I'll have to wait a certain period so that the cables are able to give their best. After this period will insert my contribution. |
I had a bit of time over the weekend to test and enjoy the Elrod Gold Statement PC.
The sound of my system in general has become more deeper, natural, real, with great presence of details while maintaining and enlarging the third dimension. The presence of detail it goes with the sweetness of midrange and treble. The sense of palpability of the instruments is real, truthful.
The audience never gets stressed out by the vehemence of special instrumental passages, especially in the case of orchestral pieces.
I am truly amazed by how it has changed the whole system sound |
