ONE MINUTE Premium Power Cable Survey

I was on the fence about power cables for about, let’s say 5 years? I first heard about power cables because people raved about Cullen power cable. Was not in a financial position to try. Also because I didn’t wanna "gamble" on something that might not even improve the sound. But I did make a mental note to experiment with power cord one day. 

Fast forward 5 years later to today, I bought 1 and I’m just absolutely blown away. Not even expensive, less than $70. I just bought my 2nd one and awaiting arrival.

If I could go back 5 years, the first thing I’d do is buy 2 power cords for $140. No, more like $120.

Full transparency, I initially bought the power cable for the amp, but that didn’t turn out great. It felt like a magnifying glass onto an already blurred image. The massive improvement was plugging it into the DAC. The 2nd power cable I’m waiting delivery on, is gonna go into the amp. Idk what to expect, just like my very 1st cable. But I’ll post a small update when I get it.

160 RESPONSES as of this morning!! And, yes, I’ve reviewed every one of them.

Was hoping for a good sample (100) and you guys have exceeded my expectations.

Thanks for the responses -- and, comments.

Some of my power cords are 15 years old. My Don Sachs linestage came with an Ice Age Audio power cord that is huge and really adds some body to the sound. Ordered two more. PS Audio S300, Orchard Audio Starkrimson Ultra and Oppo 105 behaved the same way. They loved them. I'm on a roll! Hooked the Ayre Codex DAC up and...disaster. Lost bass, got bright and spitty. So much worse than the OEM cord. 

Understand the big 10 ga cables helping high power amps. Surprised that they helped the low power draw Oppo, while hurting the low draw Ayre Codex. 

It is possible the unbroken in cable sabotaged the Ayre. But, the one one the Oppo was also brand new. I'll break in the cable and try again. If it works, it will be the first time I've ever had a full loom work.

Thanks,

aldnorab 

I took the survey, looking forward to the results.

I fear that the results will show what is already apparent... That there are two camps, those who believe, and those who do not. It'll be interesting to find out if there is much of a middle ground.

Well I will be in the camp  where cables don’t make a difference but I love gorgeous looking cables from AliExpress ☺️😌😂