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A New Superstar Power Cord

I am not wont to gush over audio components or cables. I have been involved in audiomania too long and have seen too many stars of today evaporate the next week. But I do have to gush about a PC I just bought new for full price -- the LessLoss DFPC Reference. I have no relationship whatsoever with LessLoss, other than having owned the original DFPC and then a few Sigs.

20 minutes out of the box, connected to my preamp, and I am very impressed -- and after some 40 years as an audiophile, I do not impress easily. More to follow after I experiment with different sources and longer burn-in, but there is an IMMEDIATELY audible sense of greater quietude, more natural and "present" voices, and greater, more organic instrumental detail. And the LessLoss Ref cord replaced one of the stars in the PC firmament, which lists for 2.5x the price. This could be a game changer. I thought the DFPC Signature was a great PC, but the Ref is an entirely new dimension. It is also a physically beautiful cord, and aesthetics count. Kudos to Louis Motek., the designer, who also is a perfect gentleman to deal with.

For $1,824, I feel a bit larcenous! I need to calm down.

Neal
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ozzy
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I just posted my review of these special power cords.
metralla
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Ah - wondered what they were going to be. Read your review on AA. Very cool. It was interesting that your review came shortly after the gushing review of it's baby brother - that thread was locked. No action yet. ;-)

Thanks.

Regards,
mcondon
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Another update on the CH Acoustic X-20: I am now plugging my components directly into the wall. Compared to the HiDiamond P4 on my digital source, the X-20 is the clear winner. It offers better dynamics, better detail, and a more open soundstage.

On my integrated amp, the HiDiamond P4 is the best sounding cord I have heard so far, but it is definitely more forgiving and bass heavy in my system than any other cord I have tried to date. Overall, I get the impression that the P4 may be best suited for bright or lean sounding components or systems.

I am still waiting for my loaner of the LessLoss Reference cord from the Cable Company. I look forward to finally hearing it this weekend.
nglazer OP
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Mcondon,

I will look forward to your impressions. Please note that in my experience, in can take at least 25-50 hours for it to open up. Mine have about 50-75 now and are really sounding groovy!

Neal
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lak
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I agree with Budburma, the Triode Wire Labs 7 Plus power cord is very good and costs about $500. In my opinion it competes with several power cords that cost 4 X the dollar amount, and it's made in the USA. I like the way it's built and the look/feel factor.

As Ozzy had mantioned the The Mad Scientist “NEO” Power cord from New Zealand is also very good, costs about $500 and also competes with several power cords that cost 4 X the dollar amount. Looks/feel wise I'm not as pleased.

I have not as of yet directly compared the two (7+ / NEO) head to head.
I'd love to hear the LessLoss DFPC Reference.
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