In a couple of weeks I will be posting a review of a power cord that has trumped all others that I have tried and is less than $500. It goes beyond wire gauge, wire type, twisting, shielding etc. Truly amazing.
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
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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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. |
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. |
While I hesitate to post it, I wish I had been at The 2nd AE Super HI End Audio Show on July 12, 2014. Read the details of what was in the system and what the sound was like. Read: http://audioexotics.hk/index.php?option=com_simplestforum&view=postlist&forumId=1&parentId=11635&topic=true&Itemid=53 These exotic power cords apparently did the job. |
I'm not the one proclaiming new super star cords that he hasn't even heard yet. For most normal people, hearing is believing, but for you, just follow Tara Labs blindly. It's so funny it's sad. At least wait until the cords are out until you proclaim them the best. Then you can pretend that you heard them and they were awesome! Your subjectivity is unparallelled. |
I did not say I heard them!, I said they are the new super star power cords based on what I have heard from Tara labs, these cords to be better than the standard cobalt power cord I have would be to me astounding!, do you have exsperience with top tier Tara labs power cords?, If you do not,why are you commenting to the begin with?, LOL!, I own,, the previous top power cable from Tara, now they have three new suppose to be better cords, and with my exsperience, Tara labs has never introduced a cable they claim is better, and the cable did not perform to expectations, that has NEVER happened in the History of their company! |
As the originator of this increasingly rambunctious and off-message thread, I will note that after about 75-100 hours, the LessLoss Ref PC has imposed an almost eerie black silence on the background to music, such that vocals and acoustic instruments have an ethereal realism and presence. Listening to Eric Andersen's Blue River put me back in The Bitter End in the late '60's. These puppies are the real thing. Not saying there are no other champions; can only comment on what I have and actually have heard. Neal |
07-23-14: Tbg 07-23-14: Nglazer Well said Norm and Neal. Let's try to keep all comments to cords we have actually heard. I'm glad that you are enjoying the LessLoss Reference cord Neal. I hope to be able to listen to one someday. |
I can ride off into the sunset, and care less what's better in 10 years!Yeah sure, until the next Tara Labs cable comes along and then you can blast off to Mars. To bad though that Tara Labs is totally unaffordable. Even their cheapest models cost more then most audio components.Yes, that's how it is with 4-5x markup retail. If you want to get somewhat back to reality, may I suggest that you keep your eyes open for used Silent Source or Stealth cables. These are great bang-for-the-buck product lines. |
Jafox, I am not going to sale none of the Tara labs cables I own, LOL!, I collect them, The reason I said ride off into the sunset, I do not know about you, I plan to get off the merry go round of audio when I obtain all that I need for the main system, The reality is when I am satiesfied believeing I own One of the best systems to my ears, I'm done!, does not matter what the next best cable or componet is, I rather spend my money at that point, Else where!,I am formost a builder, Been one of the best I know of, I spend less money and get better results than most people out there, regardless If my cables retail for HUGE money, I never pay retail for anything audio, cheers Jafox |
