Power cords


Was wondering if anyone had an opportunity to compare the new Audioquest Dragon power cord to Synergistic Research Atmosphere Level 3 or Galileo UEF power cords? I run a full loom of SR Atmosphere Level 3's and while I love what they bring to the soundstage width, height and depth, black background, great air & separation, layering and especially focus, not sure they are the last word in "body & weight". Wondering if someone has tried the AQ Dragons in their system to flush out a bit more body?
Thanks
ptrck887
We can kind of let you know at least how these cords sounds vs some of the best cords we currently sell.

We just ordered the entire AQ power cord range from Thunder to Dragon

We have not been AQ dealers recently based on our feelings previously and our preferences towards other lines.

However the buzz about this new series is tangibile plus a customer of ours who purchased these cables is raving over them.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ
Thanks guys....Even when I had all high end AQ IC's and SC's their AC cords had a very poor rep.  I had Audience pc's.  Switched to SR and never looked back.  Love what they do but they are not the last word in body & weight.  I've read good things about the AQ Dragons and wondering if adding a couple to the SR mix would give me the best of both worlds!  Let me know your thoughts once you've played with them.
Thanks
Check out Masterbuilt Reference or Signature if you are looking for more body and weight.
Ptrck887:
You certainly have excellent cables and so what you read from someone else may or may not apply to your system .A few suggestions:

You are going to have to audition any new cords in your system. The Cable Company has the lending library approach to achieve this. Peter Hansen at the Cable Company has always been helpful with me.

Another approach is to discuss your Synergistic Research set of cables and how it sounds with Scott Walker at Scott Walker Audio. He does have more experience with SR products than any other person except for Ted Denney President of Synergistic Research.


A different approach which is straightforward is to try different wall outlets and fuses in the equipment. SR Red outlets sound significantly different than the Black outlets and the Blue outlets. The Red outlet is more forward (but not bright) and has a funkier type of sound. I use a mixture of Red, Black, and Blue outlets in the three systems I listen to.

A final approach is to try the Perfect Technology Omega E-Mats (sold here at Audiogon in the Tweek listings. I am a very satisfied user as are some other Audiogoners. I would suggest trying one at your circuit breaker, one under your amp, and one under the source. You may find that various noise that is poluting all circuits, and in each piece of equipment to be a source of frustration.


The wonderful fact about the E-mats, and Synergistic Research outlets and fuses is that they come with a 30 day return policy. And the are easy to ship and inexpensive to return.


My systems started with older Audioquest products and I changed over to all Synergistic Research systems and I am very content. The fuses, outlets, and E-Mats achieved that final dialing in that many are looking for.


Best wishes for better listening. Consider going to Rocky Mountain Audio Fest , Denver, Colorado October 5-7 and talking with Synergistic Research and Audioquest in person.


David Pritchard