In my main system, I do hear an improvement with good upgraded power cords however I hear much greater improvement on all my other components.
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I certainly have, personally, experienced the improvement power cords can make on amplifiers...how about their value on other items, such as preamps with external powersuppies, and phono preamps....I know better than to apply layperson logic, which doesn't always work in audio, but it would seem that items that draw less "juice" would be less prone to changes in power cords....thoughts welcomed, but experience more interesting to me.....thanks
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Hello, I have tested power cords and ended up with Nordost Blue Heaven on all the major components using IEC connections. I should replace the hardwired one in my TT like MC said he did. This might not be feasible since I have never done Something like that before. Bottom line is the question should not be does it make a difference, but what is recommended with my equipment setup. The first two components I tried an upgraded power cord on was my Denon receiver and Denon DVD player. On both Components, which were tested separately, It made a huge difference. Enough of a difference to spend over $300 on each of those components. The reason they give you the basic stuff with expensive equipment is because they know you are going to replace it. The second reason is adding cost to the components. Some things just need a basic upgrade and a thick gauge wire like with a lot of subwoofers. Other things like your streamer, disc player, or as I learned just now, the TT need it even more. Maybe just for the shielding alone to protect other things. Ask not what your stereo can do for you, but what you can do for your stereo! Like which power cable do you recommend for my setup? |
In my main system, I do hear an improvement with good upgraded power cords however I hear much greater improvement on all my other components.
I am not sure if I can hear subtle sonic gains with my new 12 gague DIY power cords to my amp and CD player,,1st I need to get my resistors swapped back to Jadis' original metal takam res,,right now running Carbon Film = not the same. Its ~~smoother~~~ but a bid draker = warmer = less psrakle. I will say, cut your basic 50 cent power cord that comes with every amp/cd player you purchsae,,Now compare that hair thin gague vs my 12 gague Home Depot wire. Sonic gains?? maybe,,But i do feel more confident both units are getting all the juce they need to run efficiently/effectively Here you can see my power cord go to second 40 to see the DIY power cord a tech guy may say ~~I tested both the 50 cent cord vs the 12 gague heavy duty,,,= no volt couurent dif, both the same~~~ = snakeoil. The 1 is 12 gague, the 50 center is like 20 gague,,,,a tester might show equal,, but in real terms, not the same. The amp will respond superior with 12 gague vs cheap 20 gague. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_Y9WRTjl9c |
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