Any point in upgrading stock cables for a LPS?


My thought is no. But I may end up with an extra good quality PC so curious where it may be put to good use, if at all.

I have a 5v LHY LPS for my streamer and a Goldnote PSU-10 for my PS-10.

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I say no based on experience with the Sonore OpticalRendu and the 'audiophile' power supply and audiophile cable they sell for a lot more money (not power cord) I compared this audiophile variant vs 2 other standard OpticalRendu's. I was not able to do a perfect A+B comparison since I did not have 2 identical DACs.

After this experience I am not spending extra on these type of power supply cables.

 

I always say that in audio everything matters, and that’s especially true when it comes to streaming so I’m not surprised people have found benefits in upgrading their PC to and LPS.  But man, we’re really getting into the nitty gritty here. 

@mwh777 I also have a BS Node (N130). The LHY LPS improvement was not subtle.

I'm an "everything matters to a point" guy, so skeptical about spending money on LPS PCs - after all the LPS is supposed to provide clean, linear power right? 

Having said that, I can test this with a broken in PC that I already own, and I will start with the LHY LPS later today and report back. 

@mwh777 Again, keeping an open mind can lead to sonic benefits.

I compared the supplied cable with a well broken in Raven Audio Sonequil PC. 

I used Norah Jones Come Away With Me and Chick Corea Trilogy 2 as test material.

The vocals on on Don't Know Why, when she hits those powerful high notes, were much smoother - no doubt this means less distortion. 

I listened to 6 other tracks on both albums and overall better clarity.

Best free tweak ever!

Happy I asked the question and thanks all for the feedback.