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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
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
lcherepkai OP
280 posts
 
Neal,
I have a Fusion audio Enchanter on the way. If that doesn't do the trick, I think I will try the Brahma. I've always missed that great soundstage/focus since I gave up the Quattro Fils. The Valhalla's cost more than my components so that's out of the question. Thanks for your post.
sherod
1,690 posts
 
Lcherekai,
If the Enchanter is new , it will take about 200 hours to break-in and fully flesh out. Let us know how it works in your system.
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