Based on testing I've done with various high-end power cords, I have not been able to detect a difference within the music when comparing a 1/M cord to a 2/M or 3/M power cord. In addition to that +1 @charles1dad
Is it worth to get 2 m Nodorst vs 1m
I have the opportunity to buy a couple of Nordost power cords, Tyr and Frey at a 15 discount. I auditioned the cords in a one meter length and they made a nice improvement. The dealer quotes NOrdost as saying, it will sound better in a 2 meter. I have a dedicated circuit for my Qbase strip which has the whole stereo plugged in. I thought i read somewhere that a dedicated circuit makes the longer length improvement questionable. Adding another meter to both increases cost by about 1000. They already cost close to 5,000 so this would be closer to 6,000. I can’t test any of this. I just have to make a decision. Would like your thoughts. Thanks.
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Neither have I. Having said this, I know at least one power cord brand that recommends longer power cords (2 meter) for optimum performance. Wireworld. They call their power cords “conditioning” power cords. https://wireworldcable.com/collections/power-conditioning-cords Unlike all other audiophile power cords, our power conditioning cables were developed through direct comparisons to battery power, the ultimate in sonic and visual purity. Their elegant plugs feature silver-clad contacts, for the quietest and lowest loss connections available. Our flat cords are also the only shielded high end power cord design that has passed the strict VDE German safety certification. Wireworld power conditioning cord models differ in their conductor material, as the smoother current flow of superior conductors provides additional improvements in sound and image quality. Since they function as filters, longer lengths provide higher performance.
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I am not a technically inclined audiophile. I am a listener who doesn't want to "squint his ears' to hear an improvement in my stereo. As I said, it's been many years since a purchase. My interconnects have broken, I've lost my Krell amp to repair for the umpteenth time and I contacted Nordost about some interconnects to consider and their response was that a power cord made more of a difference than the interconnects. When I tried the cords, Tyr and Frey 2's, I was flabbergasted at the difference they made ( yes the prices are stupid high) but the sound improvement was equivalent to a component change. I have Valhalla 1 as my speaker cables and a Valhalla 1 power cable feeding the system from the wall to the Qbase. I was amazed at the difference the Tyr made when I replaced the stock cord on my Krell KCT pre-amp. The dynamics, imaging etc. just exploded to an open engaging sound. This was surpassed when I combined the Frey with my old PS Audio DAC...it got way better. I have a Rotel amp that is the very weak link in my system (i bought it because the Krell will be gone for months in order to play my Theil CS6 speakers.) I tried a Heimdall on the amp with the other two and didn't notice a further change. My Krell has a captive cord so unless i finally change that, I will buy only two cords. A dealer i spoke with felt that these cords make the biggest difference on lower current components like cd players, pre-amps and Dac's. I have to say that while I feel dumb paying these prices, when you get an effect so captivating it's hard to ignore it because of price. |
@urbie Are you going to post the same comment on every power cord thread? Have you personally done the comparisons against the specific power cords that you denigrate? Offer up more than what appears to constitute a sales pitch. |
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