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

@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

@macg19 - thanks, hope you can make use of the info

If  you have some spare time - take a look at

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/duelund-conversion-to-diy-helix-geometry-cabling

  • to see what others have contributed to the Helix Cable design - it's a bit long. but some good info also

The photography - thankfully, I'm not as passionate about the phtography as I am cables - that might get me thrown out of the house 😉

Why are mens hobbies so damn expensive - needle point next🤣

Cheers - Steve

@williewonka Ha!

About the LHY LPS: Yes, SQ improvement was not subtle. The upgrade requires replacing the internal powerboard as well as adding an outboard LPS so there is no need for adapters. 

I replaced the cheap PC to the LPS with a good quality PC I had on hand and that helped too which surprised me.

PS: FWIW All in My Digital source cost about $3700 including NOS Mullard’s, isolation base, vibration control, cables and LPS.

It sounds pretty good and very satisfying when compared to my much more expensive analogue source.

 

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

+100

 

Unless you don’t believe in power cords or DACs or amps or streamers or speakers …. Whatever. In which case nothing matters