Wireworld Electra 7

Thanks Jafant. Your response is much appreciated.

Hi Jafant, did you compare the Silver Electra 7 to the Electra 7? I currently have the Electra 7 and am not sure if the Silver Electra 7 will sound smoother with more illuminated treble and better defined bass. I will be using it on the DAC. Thanks.

It's moderately good for source components, not good for amps particularly high current ones. I would say worth a try.

Jafant,

Silver Electra 7 en route. I'll only have the time to listen by end of next week though.

Jafant, will surely keep you posted after the Silver Electra 7 goes into the system. Apart from the power cord, I have also added a Wireworld Platinum Starlight 8 USB. Hopefully these 2 cables will bring the system to greater heights.

Jafant, first impressions are impressive. With less than 5 hours the sound was shut-in but improving with time. Currently the cable has less than 10 hours of play time so perceived differences may not be reflect the actual performance of the cable. The treble is beginning to show a glimpse of brilliance by sounding more open and extended than the Electra 7, and the midrange sounds slightly airier with more space between instruments. Basically a more open, dynamic and larger than life sound(relative to the Electra 7) which I am seeking, which is a good thing. The bass is still sounding slightly forced though.

The power cord will probably require about a week or two to break-in and I’ll see if there’s further changes after it’s all done. At this point of time I am glad to report that it is sounding better than the Electra 7 and getting close to the performance of my reference Acrolink cord which costs 5 times more.

Jafant, although the Silver Electra 7 is not fully burn in yet, the sound quality is very good at the moment. The treble has more energy and sounds more extended with greater clarity than the Electra 7. Music used is mainly classical piano. Piano sounds more more illuminated and dynamic on the silver electra 7, flatter and duller on the Electra 7.

In comparison to my reference Acrolink 8N-PC8100 cord, the Silver Electra 7 actually sounds more extended in the treble. The Acrolink sounds more controlled with a fuller midrange and treble. Basically a sound that is fuller, warmer with a slight reduction in airiness.

The Silver Electra 7 will be better for systems which require more treble energy and dynamics. On the other hand the Electra 7 will be more suitable for brighter systems since the sound is duller. All these Wireworld power cords are used on DACs since I already have a good Acrolink cord on the amp. Based on my previous experience, the WW Electra 7 does not sound good on amps so it will always go to the DAC or CD player. The Silver Electra 7 will also be used only on DACs.

Thanks Jafant. I’ll come back in 2 weeks time and report on the outcome.

I hate the break-in process of cables. Currently on the 3rd day, I believe this is the worst sound quality I am getting with the Silver Electra 7. All airiness is gone and everything sounds flat and muffled, 2-dimensional flat instead of 3-d. It sounds like excessive Dolby NR was applied. Even the Electra 7 sounds better than this at the current moment. The cable currently has about 20 hours on it and based on my previous experience good things will come after 150 to 200 hours if not more.

Now, I’ll just have to put up with this less than stellar sound for a while but have high hopes of achieving the desired result when it’s all over.

@jafant just to update that the Silver Electra 7 has lived up to expectations.  However, the star of the day may go to the Wireworld Platinum Starlight 8 USB which I installed yesterday. Stunned at the changes and happy.

Hi Jafant,

The Wireworld cables are sounding great with the Luxman DA-06 DAC particularly the Silver Electra 7 at it neutralized the warmth of the DAC by providing a more open sound with better clarity and detail in the midrange and treble. With the Chord DAC, the Acrolink cable works better so it’s a matter of matching the right cord to the right component.

Yes, the Marten Duke 2 which I have is very nice. They displaced the Harbeth SHL5+ from the main system last year.

Jafant and fthompson251, sorry for the late response as I was busy at work. I also didn’t spend much time with the hifi lately. It's good to hear that the Silver Electra 7 has worked out for you. Similarly it did to me, and it’s the same experience as described. I have recently sold the Electra 7 after getting the Silver electra 7.

I have been swapping power cords and DACs and currently have an Acrolink cord on the DAC. I will switch to the Electra 7 when I have the time.