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Stringreen

..just thought I'd touch base with Audiogon and advise any of you with Vandersteen speakers to upgrade the power cord. I used Cardas clamshell connects and Neotech wire. The connects (I believe ANY connector made for us Audiophiles will not fit.) I took the IEC plug apart...removed the clamshell, removed the metal connecting pins, and sanded off a few mm of plastic of the insertion pug itself. I got it all together, and it is certainly a worthwhile project. Not only are the lows tightened up, but the whole speaker sounds much better ...faster, cleaner, etc. Worthwhile.
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lindisfarne
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very rad
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albertporter
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Not surprised that made an improvement. Vandersteen is a great product and typically resolves whatever mods go into the system.
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stringreen OP
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AP....what was really interesting to me is that although the power cord is used for the amp which only is used for the low (sub) section of the speaker, I can hear a clarity, agility, ... and total improvement all the way up the frequency response.
jbrrp1
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Glad you tried it. I sure found the PC's to make a clear improvement, and way beyond just the bass, as you noted. Any Vandersteen owner really should try this out, and using your DIY approach makes it affordable. Enjoy!
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