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Power Cable Suggestions Needed

Like the title says I’m looking for a few power cables.  Right now between my preamp, amp, streamer, dac, and conditioner I have two Shunyata Venom 3s. I’m looking for a cable that will help tighten up the bass.  Maybe even a touch lean in the bass could be good for my setup right now.  I worry that cables with this kind of bass could also lean to the brighter side in the upper mids and treble. I’d like to avoid that if possible.  My budget, 100-200$ per cable, isn’t much and I know I can’t expect miracles.  When I added the two Venoms it was a very substantial improvement, and Shunyata is definitely on my radar now. I’d be happy with more of their cables, but curious if there’s brands that are known for a more detailed, controlled bass response.

brylandgoodman
soix
8,755 posts
 

I don’t have them sitting on anything special though. Just the wood stands I built for them.

Now that I see this, I think you’d be better off investing in some good metal stands that can be filled with sand or lead shot.  Stands can make a big difference and may well help tighten up the bass quite a bit.  I’d do this before throwing $$$ at cables.  FWIW...

boomerbillone
328 posts
 

Hello Brylandgoodman. There is no need to spend huge sums of money. Foil shielded power cables for low power gear (18 gauge wire, 6 and 12 feet long) are available from Parts Express for under $10. Amazon has 10 gauge, shielded, 2 meter power cords for under $60. It's the actual goods that matters, not the hype and fancy advertising. A friend of mine just got a large improvement in his Martin-Logan speakers using the 10 gauge, six foot, shielded cords he found on Amazon. Good power cords DO make a difference, but they don't have to be expensive. Happy Listening.

hoodjem
19 posts
 

I tried Shunyata Venom cables.

They made everything sound thin and too lean.

Sorry.  Not going there again. 

nutty
2,667 posts
 

audioenvy.com 

Give Cap a call and discuss your system. 

tweak1
3,552 posts
 

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