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need warm and LAID BACK hi-rez/focused power cord

I posted several months ago seeking recommendations for hi-rez, highly focused power cords in the tradition of the TG Audio Silver but with greater warmth or body. I did acquire a pair of Fusion Audio Enchanters and a VD Nite Platinum from the responses to my inquiry. However, after changes in amps, cd player, interconnects, and new Porter Ports, I find myself in need of advice again on the same matter. My system presently is: A Consonance Droplet 5.0 run directly into a Wyred 4 Sound ST 500 driving a pair of custom Legacy Focus clones using Eton drivers/midbass, metal dome mids & tweeters/NHT woofers. Both components are plugged into a PS Audio P 600 equipped with Porter Ports.
I have an Enchanter plugged into both the power regenerator and the CDP and a Wolff Gain with Oyaide Palladium/Gold plugs on the amp. Interconnects (balanced) are either Sunny Cables 1000's or Jungson Golden Dragons.
Speaker cables are Anti-Cables which I run directly into the speakers/crossovers bypassing binding posts.

My system is very detailed with very good focus and staggering dynamics. With good recordings, all is well and I'm quite satisfied. However, on some (many) recordings, horns, piano, and some guitar can some across aggressively. It has been recommended I replace the Oyaide plugs. Perhaps I will. What I would like are some recommendations on hi-rez, highly focused power cords that are to the laid back and warm side. I really liked the VD Nite Platinum but, it was too upfront for my system. Price is a factor in that I would like to spend $600 or less on the used market. Thanks in advance.
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mapman
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I have no idea what power cord fits this equation.

I'm just posting so I can check back easily later on what others might recommend. also the Wired 4 Sound is a device I have interest in.

When you say that these instruments come across "aggressively", what does that mean exactly? Are things just too hot on the top end? Is there graininess or sibilence or other kinds of audible distortions?

How do you know that a different power cord is the solution? Sounds like you have the system pretty doctored up already in regards to electrical power. have you tried stripping out all or some combo of the tweaks to see what that does?

Do you have another source besides the Consonance to compare that might sound different?

Off the cuff, I'm suspicious of the CD direct into Wyred combo. A different tube or two in this path, via DAC and/or pre-amp or alternate tubes in the Consonance, if possible, might help, but that is just a gut feel on my part.
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jgiacalo
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Check out reviews on JPS Labs power cords. There a a few listed on the 'Gon, too.
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
warm and laid back, contradicts hi resolution and focus.

the definition of the words warm, focus and resolution, shows that the former is in apposition to the latter two terms.

if you want warm and laid back, forget about high levels of resolution and focus.

a good balance of focus and resolution might be the line cord i use with my amplifiers--ear to ear black.

i'm not sure that this power cord is warm enough.
sns
3,263 posts
 
I agree with MrTennis, I don't know how you can get warm and laid back combined with hi resolution and focus. I've never heard the combo (at least to the highest degree) in any cable I've ever tried. Now, if you're willing to compromise on hi resolution and focus there are many cables that will help.
ptmconsulting
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Sorry, I might have read your post too quickly, but what I heard was that you want to keep the resolution you have and add a tad bit more warmth to the sound. Not necessarily a softening of the top end as much as a cleansing of the top end and perhaps a tad more midrange/midbass warmth.

The Kaplan copper power cord will add this bit of warmth for you, and perhaps add some additional transparency as a bonus.

The Kaplan conditioners and power cord combo might assist even further with a cleansing of the top end by reducing further AC related grain.

However, you will need to try them in several places (amp, source, preamp) to see where they would work best and do the most good. There is probably one component in the mix that is the primary source of this unwanted grunge.

Enjoy,
Bob
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