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Power cords with bass emphasis

I'm looking for a power cord that has a slightly elevated bass response, but which isn't wooly, for my preamp. Telling you that it's a Jadis DPL tube preamp isn't very helpful, though, as it's been so heavily modified. Let's just say it's a tad bright, extremely detailed and lean.
I listen to a lot of funk. I don't need the bottom octave, so much as a good, strong output from 40-80hz. I'm using a solid state YBA amp (with a Camelot Sir Bors pc hard-wired in) on the woofers of my Martin Logan Sequel IIs and two modified, tubed mono GTA SE-40 amps on the panels. I listen to a lot of vinyl with a Van den Hul Frog on a Well-Tempered table and arm. I use Audience AU-24 and Acoustic Zen cables (Matrix II and Silver) and a Nordost Quattro Fils. They are in a constant state of flux, though. I'm using an Audio Magic Stealth PLC through a Virtual Dynamics Reference for everything, except a PS Audio Ultimate Outlet for the SE-40s. (Please don't tell me to sell the Nordost because it's lean. I like it too darn much.) I can spend between $250-$350. Any suggestions?
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sherod
1,690 posts
 
A power cord I heard and had, that has amazing bass is the ESP Essence. I tried it on several amp and preamp combos(all solid state) and the bass was very predominant on all. You can find them used here on Audiogon for @ $250.00. You'll never know unless you try one.
howie
230 posts
 
Maybe go with another VD cord. When I last auditioned them, I thought they emphasized bass to the point of being a bit unnatural.
chazzbo
1,007 posts
 
Never underestimate really cheap Belden that you can return.Might be "the one" or equal to other and you'd get a lkick out of going mass market.Other really inexpensive company I have heard about but not yet tried is "Blue Jeans" cables.Advice plus return would aslo be availible from "The Cable Company"
G'luck
Chazz
mikesinger
572 posts
 
would have to disagree with JD...no offense intended...

i have owned and auditoned power cords and there is a very noticeable difference between the bass intergation, pitch, detail, speed, dynamics, and amount of bass..

compare cardas power cords to shunyatas or audiences power cords and the presentation will be 180 degrees different (in regards to the bass, hugh differences in regards to intergation, speed, detail, and slam... it was like changing from a sealed speaker with tight bass to a ported speaker with really loose, flabby bass.

i would suggest the audience power cord... i have compared it to others costing far $$$$$ and it is a very well rounded performer with very good resolution and highly extenteded at the frequency extremes.
clio09
3,355 posts
 
Try a VH Audio Flavor 4. I have one in my system and I think it provides a warm sonic signature and improved bass.

I realize all systems react differently to PC changes, but I use the VD Nite II on my Joule Electra preamp and I wouldn't say it emphasizes bass. On the contrary I find them to be pretty neutral.
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