I have noticed the most improvement on digital devices using better power cords. Noticed this primarily on friend's systems who have invested more in digital than I have in my systems. In fact one of the cables used in these comparisons was about a $ 3,000.00 Shunyata. Bettered the cord I brought over by a healthy margin. Of course my cord retailed for about $ 750.00 and I got it at dealer cost.
New expensive power cord for amp and no change in sound?
I bought new an expensive(for me) well known and reviewed power cord for my very good amp and plugged it directly onto the wall socket. After a couple of weeks of daily use I hear no change in the sound quality from a $500 cord. I don’t want to name it for fear of getting my thread deleted. You would know it or at least be aware of the company. Did I throw away several thousand dollars? Before I get the snake oil answer I want to let you know that I bought an upgraded cord for my pre as suggested by the pre’s manufacturer and am pleased with the results.
I guess for full disclosure the amp’s manufacturer said don’t bother. But I had had good luck with the pre so I thought it would be a good idea.
Anybody else have this happen to them?
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@roxy1927 most $500 cables are kind of bare bones with no geometry yet and just twisted pair copper that’s 14-12 awg. That won’t work well on an amp and they need 10-8 awg or better. Try a few more from a lending library from a cable manufacturer or a dealer in the 800-1200 range. See if you hear anything. |
Those 10$ words sucked you in huh?
dedicated wire to wall from fuse box?
fusebox, 30ga thin wiring through house to outlet, and a 4gs cord will change water to wine? Nope. even 10-12- self wired to stereo wall won’t do much.
are you lacking a specific tone, or, bass, or just experimenting with tweaks? power cords will drive u nuts, rca’s inferential coppers, and silver will give you some higher cymbals rashes, a bit more hang time. save your hairline, and pocket, Tweak rcas, or new cart, or CD player.
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