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Looking for a very focused power cord

I've been a cable junkie for the last few years now. I've had power cords from Stealth, Electraglide, Gutwire, Argent, and BMI (and I'm not talking about their entry level cords). I've developed a nicely holographic and detailed sound. However, I recently threw a TG Audio Silver into the mix because it was cheap. WOW. It certainly doesn't have the tonal colors of the the other cords, sounding a bit plain or "solid state" but, it soundstages way better than these other "better" cords.
I'm hoping some of you audiophiles out there can turn me on to other power cords which have this ability to recreate a very well defined/outlined soundstage with pinpoint images but, has a warmer, wetter sound while still remaining in control (no bloat or smear or fat bass).
Thanks for your input. Oh, please keep the used price to about $500 or below.
lcherepkai
jgwilson
21 posts
 
Before you consider chasing down a PC to color your system - you might want to check out a Foundation Research LC-10 (for non Amp related gear). I was thrashing about for several years trying to pin down the 'right' PC and stumbled onto these amazing devices. If you want to really hear your electronics and then, start your quest for tweaking the sound to suite your ears, these are the anchors to start with.

On my system, they removed alot of haze & glare I wasn't even aware of. Improved my definition, soundstage and tonality very markedly.

Best luck on your quest.
lcherepkai OP
280 posts
 
Thank you for your recommendations. Sounds like I'll be trying out the Fusion cables when finances allow. Your insight is appreciated.
scousepasty
106 posts
 
Nordost Brahmas. At the risk of sounding like a reviewer, "just maybe the best upgrade I have heard in my system". I have now got a couple of Valhalla cords but no audible improvement over Brahma!
lcherepkai OP
280 posts
 
About the Nordost cords....I haven't heard the newest cables. I have done some listening with the Red Dawn and SPM speaker cables and owned the Quattro Fils IC's back in the day. I've read several reviews of the Valhalla, Shivas, and Vishnus but, I haven't heard and I don't remember anyone saying these were warm or full bodied cables. Extreme rez with pinpoint images? Yes! But not warm. If your experience with these new Nordost power cords has shown them to be warm and full bodied, please let me know. Thanks.
nglazer
846 posts
 
The Nordost alhalla and Brahma cables are "warmer" and more full-bodied than the IC's, while maintaining the speed and detail for which IC's are famous. Of the 2, the Brahma is warmer, but I think the Valhalla has the best combo of detail, body and a trace of "warmth."

I use both of them in different places: Brahma on pre; Valhalla on DAC. Works for me.

Neal
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