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Who has tried Virtual Dynamics cables?

I recently purchased the Signature line of Virtual Dynamics cables (power, speaker, and interconnects) to replace Transparent Reference speaker, Nordost Quatro Fil interconnects, and Shunyata Powersnake Viper V1 and V2 power cords. I found a significant improvement in clarity, detail, lower background noise, tighter bass, and a greater sense of being there. The improvements were so significant, I took my Shunyata Hydra out of the system. Obviously, I probably should have replaced one set of cables at a time so that I could evaluate one change at a time. However, Rick at Virtual Dynamics indicated the cables work together better and, of course, I couldn't wait to hear them. Has anyone tried them as a complete set?
jimyork
gunbei
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Bro, it'll be interesting what if any difference you'll experience in the change. I hope they're better. I went straight with the Power 2s and they were a definite improvement over the Absolute PCs in my system. Hopefully the cryo'd Auditions I'm awaiting will be that much better as well.
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bob55
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I had a pair of P3's recalled and was offered the cryogenic treatment on the replacement P2's at no charge. The say it will take a extra three days. I sure don't mind the wait!
bro57
23 posts
 
Can anyone tell me what kind of IEC connecter the Power 2's has as I have some Jeff Rowland model 3's. They have a rack handle very close to the IEC connecter. on the power 3's it was the narrow type. I am hoping they are not the large round type( I.E. Wattgate) I may have to remove the handles so the large ones will fit.
viggen
838 posts
 
Hey Bro,

I can't answer your question. But I surmise the Power 3, 2, and 1 all have the same connectors and other properties such as shielding and mechanical filtering. The difference is the size of the conductors, gauge.

I just got off the phone with Rick. One thing I really like about him is he is the first "merchant" I've dealt with that honestly admits and utters the word "I don't know."

In case anyone thinks I am being a smart ass, I am just emphasizing that I can take Rick's words with less grain of salt than other "merchants." Other merchants, when dealt with a question they have no real knowledge to, will talk out of their buns just to sell themselves/the company/the product.
blazter
27 posts
 
Had the Audition, power2 & power3 here for weeks. Started w/ the Audition after long burn in (well 10 days or so)then stuck it up against the competition: Shunyata Cobras, Omega Mikro w/ active shielding, & David Elrod EPS power cords. The Audition had BIG bass but lacked inner detail up top and did some strange things to vocals popping them WAY out in front of the SS? So I sent a few of these off to a local friend w/ large Solid State set up (mine is El-34 PP amp)and he had them quite a while too and found them not up to par w/ his Acoustic Zen cables or a BMI Eel I sent along for the ride. I will say this though, for $200 the Audition was very well put together and really rocked on my sub woofer. However, I just didn't find it to be the "giant killer" that I had heard it to be IN MY SYSTEM anyway. How Rick sells that one monster sized cord (power 3?)though for only $50 is beyond me and would be a good starter cord for someone on a budget!
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