Synergistic Red Fuse ...

Thanks jmcgrogan2, that's very helpful indeed. A light bulb has been lighted up in my head. Will probably go and look for those adapters at my local electrical shops :)

+1 to John's (Jmcgrogan2's) comment.  Fazee, I suspect that if you Google "IEC Adapter" you will find something comparable that would be suitable for use in your country.

If you do end up performing the breakin while the cords are in the system, though, and if the three cords you ordered are identical (or at least if all of them are of adequate gauge for use on the amp), I suppose what would make sense is as follows:  Initially run all three of them in the system at whatever volume is suitable at any given time, for some number of days or weeks.  When you reach a point where no further improvement is noted, or if you don't notice any improvement during that time, then switch the cords between the integrated amp and the Sony player, and repeat the process, thereby subjecting the cord that was conducting the relatively small amount of current drawn by the player to the larger amount of current drawn by the amp.

And if you are connecting the amp directly to the wall outlet, rather than through the power conditioner, then repeat the process once more, with the conditioner's power cord swapped with one of the others.  That step shouldn't be necessary, though, if you are powering the amp via the conditioner.

Good luck.  Regards,
-- Al
  

Hi Frank,
I listened to 5 of the CDs last night and it was an enjoyable session for certain. Buddy Montgomery was a treat to hear playing the vibraphone, I’ll seek out more of his recordings as a vibraphonist. He’s equally proficient with the vibraphone and piano, what a talent.

The very pleasant surprise was Zoot Sims. I’ve always liked him but your recording is exceptional mono, so palpable and such a strong breathing flesh and blood realism. Jerry Lloyd’s trumpet was excellent, he can play. All of my Zoot recordings are stereo (that were recorded well).

The Israeli Percussion Orchestra was really well recorded and very enjoyable including the female vocalist. The drums were realistic to say the least. With the full orchestra playing it seemed as though I was sitting in the live audience. Very dynamic recording particularly track 4. I used my sound level meter set on C  weighted/fast. That track had a low to peak range of 55 db !!! Yikes 😊

The Almeida was good, especially so when the Cellist joined in. Emily Remler was good (I have one recording of her).

Next up are the classical guitarists. I have to play the Zoot Sims again tonight. Thanks again Frank.
Charles

^^^ Charles ...

You are more than welcome. Its a pleasure sharing music with someone who I am confident is a true music lover.

I see a great divide in this hobby and its been evident to me for many years. There are those of us who will sacrifice a lot financially in the quest to get us closer to the music. And then there are those who consider their stereo equipment to be some kind of exotic jewelry that they can show off to their friends.

I have thousands of recordings in my collection, and I suspect that you and a few others posting here do as well. On the other hand, I've met so many folks who have systems costing in excess of 100k, with a paltry collection of, at most, 100 recordings ... all of which are of the "audiophile" variety. You know, typical would be Patricia Barber; totally drenched in artificial digital reverb. To each his own, I guess. 

You and I, and others like us, can listen to a 60 year old recording of Zoot Sims and be blown away emotionally through his talent. The folks on other side of the coin, however, wouldn't be caught dead with that recording. "Eww ... there's a "tick" on the third cut of side two!" :-)

As for me, I'll take the music every time. 

Glad you appreciate what I sent you. It means a lot to me. 

Take care ...

Frank

Charles ...

When I burned the Zoot Sims CD for you, I also burned one for myself.  I played it tonight in its entirety.  I find it pretty amazing that a mono LP that is almost 60 years old can be that involving and have such great sound. Sim's big, fat, voluptuous tenor is right there in the room. A real toe tapper for sure. 

By the way, I installed five of Herbie's tube dampeners on the tubes in the preamp yesterday. All I can say is WOW!