... abit confused: how does a power cord affect the presentation of sound...
insearchofprat, It's really hard to explain without being technical. Without a technical background, it would be hard to understand even with a good explanation. |
My experience is that the better power cord gives me less electronic hash, more intense tone colors, and more three-dimensionality. These differences aren't night and day, but I'm far from ready to dismiss power cord upgrades as snake oil. I've never noticed the slightest difference with rhythm and pace. |
Ok - that particular line of power cords by PS audio - the “SC” series - the jacket was impregnated with ferrite. While intended to reduce noise, ferrite also has the negative side effect of quashing dynamics resulting in the sound being “slow.” Pretty sure PS audio even admitted this flaw later, and ceased impregnating the jackets with ferrite on their subsequent line of power cords. Would use those only for video applications, or maybe something like a transport. Would not use those on a preamp or amp where the “slow” sound will be most pronounced. CD player/DAC - questionable. I know this from personal experience with these power cords. Most power cords for high end audio applications avoid the use of ferrite; you see ferrite donuts on a lot of power cords that come with computer equipment and other small appliances. Hope this helps. |
There are many existing threads about power cords. Here’s one. Here’s another. And another, with nearly 500 responses! Aaaaaaannnnnd another. And so many more. They might be a good place for you to start. |
Here’s the best place to start, select electricity and magnetism. http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/hframe.html |
