Quantum Science Audio Thread

yoby,
My power cords:
I am using the Synergistic Galileo SX on my source, an Audioquest Dragon High Current on my Niagara 7000 conditioner and the Nova power cords on my amps.

ozzy

An update on my yellow fuses that replace the SR orange.  I installed one in my Lampi Pacific and listened for a couple of days and slowly added one to my Pre-amp and Mono Amps.  At first blush there was an improvement in clarity so I was happy,  I then pasted the end caps with 1260 and went on vacation for a week.  When I came back and listened to my music something major happened.  I could not believe the difference.  Better Clarity, 3D imaging, Soundstage and increased separation of instruments.  

I am debating upgrading one fuse to Red in my Lampi as I think the source of my music is most critical.  Man I wish there was a lending library as the $1400 price for a fuse blows my mind.  

A quick update on my new GR Research B24 power cable.

When I first plugged it in, I was pretty pleased with it. Sounded pretty good. 
As I have listened to it over the last few days, I could literally hear the sound changing as the hours ticked by, and not necessarily for the better.
The music actually started to sound a bit distorted at one point, especially at higher volumes. Made me scratch my head a little bit, but the result/phenomenon was absolutely real.

For a A/B, (and to make sure I wasn't "hearing things"), I currently have the new B24 cable unplugged and a broken-in Maze Ref4 Power cable back in the system on my Classe preamp.

I'm going to revisit the GR Research cable this week and continue to let it settle in, but it needs to show some improvement soon, or this sucker's going back. Hopefully it's just breaking in (I think GR Research recommends 200 hours), but this is some of the most brutal break-in I've experienced on a cable so far.

Hi coralkong: My experience has been that some power cords can take a long time to break in. Sometimes weeks. The break in period can be like a roller coaster ride, sounding good for a while and then like crap for a while until fully run in. I suggest taking a little more time with the break in before ditching the GRs. You may be rewarded in spades. Good listening. Jeff

Thanks Jeff. I'm definitely going to give it more time......