Simaudio Moon Equinox integration problem.

I don't have a Moon Equinox, but I do have the same I-5 and Totem Hawk combo, which I love, but which required an aftermarket power cord to sound its best. I had the same feeling with my setup in the past (when I was using a Meridian 506.24 CD player, which is nothing if not warm sounding), but it turned out that I just had some dirty AC. Once a good power cord was installed, there was a HUGE improvement in that area. And then I didn't benefit from the overly warm Meridian anymore.

Both my experience and research have indicated that all Simaudio components benefit significantly from a good power cord (in fact, their "LE" series components shipped with Cardas power cords).

As to comparing power cords...I haven't done that itself, but have noticed a very large difference between any aftermarket power cord that I've tried (Shunyata, PS Audio) and stock power cords.

Are you using stock power cables, or has this already been addressed?

My power cords are stock. So you found that poor power cords created too much treble in the sound? How would that happen?

You may have something there, but I didn't notice a problem until I added the Equinox so are you thinking it might be the Equinox power cord, or would you suggest I still focus on the I-5 power cord?

Rod

man i ran the equinox and i3 to a pair of forests.It sounded great.A bit much on some recordings but never what your describing.I did end up with adagios..better for my tastes in music.Im using shunyata power and acoustic zen ic,s and speaker cable.

Thanks Digsmihd,

Do you remember which model of the Acoustic Zen interconnects you used between the Equinox and the I-3? I suspect that is where my problem might be.