No need for apologies, you've expressed the main point unambiguously. The power cables improved your system's sound quality and that says it all. Congratulations.
Charles
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
charles1dad, Thank you for your kind words. I replaced my power conditioner today with the Kemp Electroniks power strip, and it was another eye opening upgrade, or should I say ear tingling. https://www.divineaudio.co.uk/kemp-elektroniks-power-strip-6-way I was skeptical when first introduced to this product and it doesn't weigh much at all compared to my 20kg PliXiR BAC 3000. However when I brought it home for a trial test, I was stunned that the noise floor was even lower than my much bigger BAC 3000. It made details clearer and images more precise which improved the overall musicality of the sound. Don't let the modest price deceive you, it will surprise many with much more expensive power conditioners. New power cords and power strip this week, hope my wife doesn't get suspicious. :) |
OP, curious if you have ever brought home a Ref 6 to try yet? I have the SR Black fuses in my gear, and they are fine. Not really "game changers" in my opinion, but to each his own. But the Ref 6 is really a game changer. I did have a ref 3 previously, and then a 5 and 5se, and now a 6, and can tell you that these are all more significant upgrades than the fuse. Not meaning to flame here, just keeping it real... Give it a try! |
Well, I’d surely hope and expect a 15K line stage to provide (far) greater sonic/system impact than a 120.00 dollar premium fuse. One is an expensive and major component, the other an effective tweak that’s not even 1 % the cost of the ARC preamplifier. Some sense of proportion is advisable. 😊 The Indians just tied the Cubs in the 8th inning. This has the making of a classic 7th game. |