Let's talk power cords


Does a upgrade really make a difference over a stock cord?
thirsty93
So the Furutech arrived a little while ago put it on my DAC. Three tracks into Bill Evans Trio "Live at Shelly's Manne-Hole" I feel like I'm hearing more overall transparency. Getting more of a sense of Bill's fingers hitting the piano keys and Chuck Isreal's fingering his bass. Bass itself seems a tad deeper and more resolved. Highs seem the slightest bit softened, perhaps more natural or perhaps a tiny bit rolled off? I think more auditioning as well as further break-in will tell the difference. I did get the gold plated plugs which are supposed to be a bit warmer. Plus I'm being incredibly unfair and premature even posting,  the cable was literally still cold from the outside temps when I dropped it in the system. So far I like what I'm hearing and the cable itself looks great very well finished understated and serious. More to come. And thanks to Chris Venhaus and VH audio for a great overall experience I very highly recommend them.
+2 jmcgrogan2. Sadthetic, perfect description 😊.

Jond,
Good early impression for a brand new and "cold" power cable. Like your choice of test recording. Jon we are both jazz afficianos, here is one for you that I’m listening to as I type. "Minus Oh Yeah" Charles Mingus is a different flavor from Bill Evans but I think you may enjoy it. Minus is as you know a bassist but plays piano on this recording. Track 5 is a beautiful blues.

"Minus In Wonderland" is a bit more typical Mingus and he is back on bass. Okay back to the thread topic😊.
Charles
Charles,
Thanks for the recs working through Everbody Digs Bill Evans now but Mingus Oh Yeah is queued up next. I will admit I never really got into Ah Um which is considered an all-time classic. Lets see if Oh Yeah grabs me!
Cheers,
Jon

I am a Bill Evans and Mingus freak.  All of these guys' discs, in any format, are excellent system testers.


Happy Listening!

Jon,
I understand, Mingus could definitely go in different directions and you certainly may prefer some directions over others😊. That’s why I offered 2 recommendations, I like both butt different styles from this jazz icon."Mingus In Wonderland" is more "straight ahead".
Charles