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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@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…


Here’s the data from ARC

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. 

@audphile1 I do too lol. I’m surprised that I even called ARC and my dealer up. Normally I woulda just bought the HC PC but did want their opinions. And I know they both know a lot more than me. lol. 

@kennymacc  That sounds awesome about the HC Hurricane for your dac. Question though. When u said that the Dragon was a little too rich for your blood. Meaning what. Money ? Or to rich sounding?  Also u said u replaced a 4k PC. Do u mind saying what that was ?