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AC cords for Hegel H390 that do not color sound?

I enjoy the sonic attributes of my Hegel H390.

Power cords I’ve tried in the past have brought improvements over the stock cable but at the cost of brightening or darkening the amp’s tonality.

If you are able to suggest cable brands/models in the 1 - 1.5 K range that are more transparent, please do so.

Thanks! 

 

stuartk
stuartk OP
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@audphile1

I think another way of looking at it is what power cord would do the least amount of harm as far as sonic character of the amp is concerned and the overall synergy as well.

Yes -- this is exactly what I meant to convey but you stated it more clearly! I do plan to go with The Cable Co. Thanks for reporting your experiences with various cables.

 

@ghdprentice , @kennymacc 

Thanks for your suggestions.

 

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jafant
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stuartk

where are you on the PC for your H390?

 

Happy Listening!

stuartk OP
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@jafant 
Will PM you.

 

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jafant
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stuartk

 

Thank You for the update.   Happy Listening!

kennymacc
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I use a JPS Labs Aluminata power cable on my Hegel H590 and it's the most uncolored PC I've used on it yet.  Another neutral PC  that I would highly recommend would be the Audioquest Firebird (source) power cable, which I use on my DAC.  I could switch the PCs around in my system and still be extremely happy with the results.  Of course, in your case, both the power cables that I recommended would have to be purchased pre-owned.  Happy listening.

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