Powercords for CJ CT-5

I use a PS Audio xtreme statement on my premier 16 series II and it works fine for me. I agree with Oldfogey concerning the need or benefit of upgraded cords on cj equpment as I didn't hear a substantial if any improvement by upgrading to the PS audio power cord on my cj pre-amp. But admittedly I have not done any experimenting with other cords.

Chuck

Though I have not heard a CT-5 yet, I'm pretty much in agreement with Chuck and Oldfogey re the 16LS. And the latest CJ power cord that comes with the ACT2 (and Premier 140) is probably the best stock cord I've heard. (16AWG, 10ft., translucent H-grade plug) That's not to say it can't be upgraded, I'm sure it can, but for me its partly a matter of diminishing return.

Where I've heard the 17LS, 16LS and ACT2 each benefit is from a Shunyata Hydra, with the 17 taking the greatest relative improvement and the ACT2 the least. But definitely all reap real gains, which, in essence, is a lowered noise floor. That gets cashed out as revealed detail, blacker backgrounds, cleaner separation of leading from trailing edges, etc. For my experience I'd do a Hydra audition before I'd look at power cords.

If you do try different cords, let us know what you discover. And, btw, how do you like your CT-5?

Tim

Thanks for all your posts. I do plan on trying some
powercords soon. I have a pair of Revelation Audio
Precepts on order. I'll let everyone know how
things turn out.

Jtimothya,

I love my CT-5. My previous pre-amp was the Premier 17LS
which I enjoyed. The CT-5 is simply in a different league
though. It has much of the organic goodness of the ACT2.
The ACT2 still has the edge in weight and resolution but at nearly half the price the CT-5 holds its own. This ones a keeper.

Cmach

I agree with the other posters. standard cable seems to be the best compromise.
I have tried TG SLVR that I used to use on the prem16 and that adds a bit of treble extension (which in my system it does not need) and takes away from the midrange. Nordost valhalla just tightens up the bottom end and again the CT5 does not need it.

I agree with Cmach re the differences between ACT2 and CT5.

I am finding the CT5 is very neutral - in fact for me a little too neutral in the treble - any thing that I can do to soften/ warm up the treble??

Downunder,

How many hours do you have on your CT-5? In my experience
the first 100 hours or the CJ can sound a bit tight
and constricted. According to Lew Johnson it takes at
least 200 hours before things start sounding right. At
the 500 hour mark its fully broken in.

Cmach