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what is a right IC for my current setup

I am using a Techincs A-10 as my CD player, goes directly to my Krell pwr-amp, I use an old Cardas between the pwr-amp and the B&W 801. ( previously I was using an Audible Illusion L1 as the preamp). I am thinking of upgrading my IC between the DVD player and the pwr-amp. Would a Cardas Neutral reference or a Audience AU-24 a good match. I am thinking of either changind the DVD player to a SACD player.
lionhrt
dmccombs
112 posts
 
Carl,

You just have to get a decent power cord, and try it. Then you can make an educated recommendation.

I agree with your theory, but when I got a decent PC and tried it on my Classe amps, I could hear a noticible improvement. I could hear this difference on regular non-dedicated lines.

Darrell
carl109
134 posts
 
Fair enough Darrell, although my system probably isn't resolving enough to warrant an aftermarket PC. (NAD c320 amp, Cambridge 640c v2 CD player, B&W 602 speakers).

I know some argue that a PC acts like a filter, but from a purely objective point of view it shouldn't do so. If a PC is of equal or better quality as the cabling behind your wall socket, it should't have any negative effect on your system. How it can improve it is a mystery to me, and will probably remain so!
redkiwi
1,092 posts
 
Carl109. Let's say that I come up with an utterly compelling explanation as to why a good power cord can improve the sound of your system. That doesn't guarantee that you will hear an improvement when you try one.

And if I utterly fail to convince you with my logic that a good power cable will improve the sound of your system. That doesn't mean you won't hear an improvement when you try one.

So why let your incredulity get in the way of just trying one?

I think your system is plenty good enough to hear the difference. Try to get hold of two cables, because I find the full effect is diminished a lot if you still use a standard cable anywhere in your system.
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