Cable burn-in indeed! Might as well claim those led lightbulbs give a "purer" light after being in use for a few hundred hours!
Furutech Mains Power Cables Hierarchy & Differences
My first experience with a newly fabricated Furutech mains power cable (FP-TCS31 + FI-28 (R) has proven to be extremely positive although the cable is currently still in the break-in process. There were ups and downs with the performance of the cable for the past two weeks but it’s a best sound reproduction I’ve experienced so far with the system. The Furutech cable is currently used in conjunction with other costlier (and excellent) Acrolink cords in my system.
I’ve barely warmed up to the sound of the new Furutech cable but I"m already thinking about the higher range alternatives. I noticed there isn’t exactly a hierarchy with Furutech cables but acknowledge that the DPS4.1 sits at the top of the ladder. Nevertheless, based on the price I presume the TCS31 is 2nd best, S032N 3rd and TCS21 / 3TS762 are at the 4th or 5th spot.
Since I now own the TCS31 I’m only interested in the comparison between the DPS4.1 and TCS31. Some say the DPS4.1 is a superior sounding cable while there are some comments about the DPS4.1 sounding too smooth or dark although it has more impressive bass than the TCS31. Has anyone compared the TCS31 to the DPS4.1?
As for plugs, there are many people who have compared the FI-50 (R) NCF to the FI-28 (R) and the consensus is the former is better so there’s no issue here.
The next question is on the finished cables NanoFlux and PowerFlux NCF. They are actually not within my budget but I’m curious if anyone has compared these with the DPS4.1 or TCS31 + FI-50 (R) NCF plugs. The NanoFlux and PowerFlux NCF also come with FI-50 (R) NCF plugs and I’m not sure about the difference between these finished cables and DPS4.1 and TCS31. However, there is a BIG price difference between them. If there is a difference is it a worthwhile night and day difference or a subtle one. Which is considered the best VFM cable?
Any thoughts or experiences would be appreciated.
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I have a similar issue basically OP, I want the DSP-4.1 but it’s too expensive. So I went for the Yarbo sp-1100pw. It’s not as good as the DSP-4.1, but it’s close according to this guy: Is this the best Power Cabel on the planet? (&cheap too!) With the Yarbo the background is dead black, music detail and separation are superb. However, the body is a bit light. I have to increase the volume to get the full picture, which I don’t like. The Yarbo is about one fifth the price of the DSP-4.1. it has 3 inner cables, the hot and neutral each has 7 inner solid wires the earth has 4 I think. I use these wires in connecting speakers and lpc supplies too.
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So nobody has experience with the Furutech Nanoflux NCF. I may have the opportunity to pick up a used one although at its current price it’s still significantly costlier than my new TCS31 / FI-28 (R), close to a brand new DPS4.1 / FI-50 (R) NCF. Decisions decisions. Do I continue to indulge in this cable madness.. will see how it goes. |
It didn't happen as the sale looks fishy. The current FI-28 (R) and TCS31 surely require extensive break in. From poor to a glimpse of brilliance, the sound went back to warm and shut-in, and now it's improving throughout the weeks as the warmth and muddiness in the midrange and treble slowly changed to a clearer and more defined presentation with improved clarity, separation and detail. The clarity is close to optimal at this point but the notes still sound slightly restrained. I am looking forward to experiencing the optimal sound in its full glory when it's all over. |
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