@tattooedtrackman the HC version. Without a doubt. The Ref6SE with its pretty hefty power supply and tubes can benefit from a larger gauge power cable.
Audioquest Dragon power cable.
Basically to all that own the AQ Dragon power cords. I recently bought the AQ Dragon Source PC for my Audio Research Ref 9 CDP. I loved it so much that I want to buy another one for my Audio Research Ref 6SE pre amp. I just am a little confused of which one to buy. Either the source or the HC. What would give me the best sound for my ARC Ref 6 se. It is also a 20a c19. I did contact Audio Research and they said I didn’t need the HC for the Ref 6 se preamp. I also was using the Shunyata sigma HC PC for the Ref6 se but want your opinions on this AQ Dragon PC. Thanks.
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@audphile1 Since I haven’t heard a reply for a few days so I just bought the AQ Dragon 20a source PC for the ARC Ref 6SE. I also contacted my ARC dealer and he also said to use the AQ Dragon source 20a PC. So with that said between with ARC said and my ARC dealer said I’m sure that is the right PC to use. My next PC upgrades will be for my ARC Ref 750s amps and I will be replacing my 2 Shunyata King cobra’s to the AQ Dragon HC PCs. |
@tattooedtrackman cool. However, and I don’t mean to undermine your decision, the Ref6SE consumes 130w. That’s quite a bit. Most solid state amps consume less power. In example, Simaudio Moon 861 top of their line 300w/ch amplifier ($22,000) consumes 85w. My Pass amps due to Class A bias consume 370w. If it was me, I would put a high current Dragon on the Ref6SE. The source will work too…but…
POWER REQUIREMENTS 100-135VAC 60Hz (200-250VAC 50/60Hz) 130 watts. Standby: 2 watts. |
@audphile1 Thank you for that information. I’m sure both would be fine and both phenomenal PC upgrades. |
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