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Synergistic UEF Blue v. Cerious Graphene Matrix Power v. Mad Scientist Audio Nitro Nano

Hi everyone,

I am debating between 3 power cables for use on my Pass XA30.8: Synergistic Research UEF Blue High Current, Cerious Technologies Graphene Matrix, and Mad Scientist Audio Nitro Nano. I am primarily seeking increased transient speed, detail resolution, and bass slam. I like the effects of graphene in my system: I use Cerious Graphene Extreme speaker cables, a Synergistic UEF blue fuse in the XA30.8, and Mad Scientist Audio graphene contact enhancer on connections/Black Discus Nano on power cords, all producing apparent improvements.

The rest of my system: Bluesound Node 2 streamer > Schiit Gungnir Multibit DAC > Krell KRC-3 preamp > Pass XA30.8 power amp > Klipsch Epic CF3 (rebuilt). Current power cables are Audience Powerchord-e. Interconnects are Audioquest Colorado Xlr w/72v DBS.

Which power cord do you think would be best? If you have experience with any of these options, I’d love to hear your thoughts/experiences.

Thanks!


angelus09
toetapaudio
474 posts
 
And don’t forget about the plugs, type and make. Furutech NCF, leGO are good, Bocchino are supposed to be the ultimate but haven’t tried yet.

Also don’t rule out off the reel cables like Nanotec 309 etc.
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rixthetrick
1,060 posts
 
Excellent thread, I was looking at the Mad Scientist Nitro Nano power cord myself.

I purchased a used Synergistic Research Master Coupler X2 20A power cord after reading threads like this, and I am so happy with the purchase!


jl35
3,966 posts
 
I've long preferred Cerious GE and Matrix with various Pass and First Watt...the Matrix really is a great upgrade...agree with ozzy about the full loom of Matrix
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ozzy
7,421 posts
 
"@ozzy Do you mind elaborating on your impressions on all three manufacturers’ products? "

The Mad are good but not up there with the better cables. Soundstage is lacking.
The SR as always are very goo , but once I inserted the Cerious Matrix everything locked into place. I knew it was right, right away. It was a total cohesiveness.
Of course all my cables are the Cerious Matrix so that probably matters.

ozzy
tuberist
951 posts
 
I don't own Pass but from what I've read, isn't the consensus that after market power cords don't do much for the sound? Hasn't Mr. Pass commented his amp designs and "build" don't need an aftermarket cord? Pass owners will chime in I'm sure, I'd like to be enlightened.

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