$59 PC Options


Ive searched and read all the debate on whether a cheap PC is worth the upgrade over stock, and how a dedicated line, or outlets are more important etc.. I dont want to start that discussion...im upgrading!

What I would like to hear is opinions on coloration of the brands im considering at the above price point.

PS Audio Punch $50
Element Blue Power Cord $50

Signal Magic Power $59
Element Elementcord $59

Shunyata Venom $79

I see Signal and Element both also have a "digital" version for $69. Is there any difference for the $10 bucks?

Mac 6900
Rega Apollo

(debating that the CDP is more crucial..thoughts?)

I read in some prior posts for instance about Signal being a bit brighter then otheres in its price range....this is what id like to know...general tone difference if any.

zamdrang
Zamdrang, not to diss any of the products under consideration, but you HAVE to consider DIY cables made from Cryo-Parts ACIII cable if you are considering available budget offerings. ACIII is now about $10 a foot, so you can make a very good ac cable with a male Marinco & female Schurter connector within your budget. It will perform at a very high level for a modest cost. Info is at Cryo-Parts.com .
I agree on the DIY..Specially your price range..I have had great success with VH Audio flavor cords..There are DIY versions available at very low cost..Plenty of exc. reviews too.......
I was in your position just a short while ago and bought the Signal Cable magic power for my NAD C372. Brightness in a system bothers me a lot, and I wouldn't describe the Signal Cable as bright at all. What I did notice was a tremendous increase in resolution, top to bottom, with a lower noise floor with increased micro- and macro-dynamics. There's increased resolution in the treble, but without a touch of emphasis.

All that said, I haven't tried the others you mention and would be curious about others' views on them. I'm happy enough with the SC that I plan to buy two more--for my power conditioner and the CD player that's plugged into it. The rest of my system for reference: Vandersteen 2ce Sig II, Sony Playstation 1, APC H10, Tributaries and Monster cabling.
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