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.

macg19

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.    

 

@macg19 - anything that needs to be plugged into the main supply will benefit from a good power cable

I’ve heard benefits from my $350 mini system to a $70k system

My own "Audio system" is around $20k (MSRP) and it sounds amazing

Here’s my site that explains some of the issues arund cables

For branded products take a look at

  • Audio Envy for great bang for the buck
  • Zavfino for better performance

Regards - Steve

@williewonka The LHY LPS for the NODE N130 was the only component still using a stock/cheap PC.

I have several Zavfino products:

  • Speaker cables
  • PC for the DAC
  • Interconnects for DAC and PS
  • USB Cable