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

@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 

@macg19 - from what I can see the Node N130 has a mains 2 pin power socket

  1. did the LHY LPS noticeably improve performance?
  2. I have the Node 2i and I have replaced the stock power cable with an excellent DIY cable of my own design - it significantly improved its performance

You could try one of your existing Zavfino PC’s on the Node N130 by buying a 3pin to 2pin adapter like this one

FYI - the power cables on both my Node 2i and my Simaudio Moon phono stage use solid silver wire for the Live conductor to maximize their details and dynamic performance.

  • whereas the power cables for my amp and power distibution box all use OCC copper conductors

Regards - Steve