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What's a good power cord for conrad-johnson CT5?

I've tried a Shunyata Taipan Helix,Shunyata Python CX and a PS Audio Statement. The Statement is warmer and preferrable to the Taipan and Python but I'd like to try a few others suggested by those who have some experience with the cords I've already tried or those who have a cj CT5. I love Shunyata snakes on my front end and main amp, but for some reason, the connie just doesn't like them. BTW, I have Thiel CS3.7 speakers and they're unforgiving.
vhiner
sherod
1,690 posts
 
I haven't heard CJ's teflon caps, but the V-caps take from 400-600 hours to fully open up and smooth out.
onemug
784 posts
 
My CT5 is about a year plus (have no idea of the hours but I'm sure over a 1000) and is better than it was at the 300 hr mark.
gwalt
162 posts
 
I run horns with a 45 amp. and they are very sensitive to everything. With that said I just plugged and played a cheap DVD player (to the AUX jack) to the unit when I got it new and I could hear the differences along the way. I just switched to my big rig when I listened. At 850 hours or at approximately the 30-35 day mark the system opened up and some magic in the soundstage began with more subtle details and more body to the sound. I had not changed anything else in the system. I also confirmed what Brent Rainwater stated in an earlier post of the Act2 that at 0-100 hours do not even listen, 100-300 you can listen, 300-750 plus hours it is quite nice, 850 plus hours you will not want to quit listening. I honestly believe mine has improved now at the 1500 hour mark and I hear little differences at this point but I believe way to many owners with the teflon capped CJ's do not even break them in before passing judgement. CJ of course is going to tell you they break in at 300 hours because of sales. This is just my experience with my system and of course your experience in your system could be different but be sure to try this.
vhiner OP
544 posts
 
Gwalt,

I'm already really enjoying my CT5 at only 550 hours. This is great news and information I wish I would've had about 2 months ago. I may start playing with powercords again in another few months. Thanks!
cmach
196 posts
 
Well I might as well throw my 02 cents in. I've had my
CT-5 for a while now and have tried various power cords,
including the Purist Dominus, Telwire, TekLine Reference
and lately the BMI Hammerheard MK3 and MK4. Of that list
I really thought the BMI Hammerhead MK3 was an amazing
match for the CJ. My current MK4 cord is still breaking in
so I'll reserve judgment on that. The Tekline Reference is
also excellent and offers a lot bang for the buck.

Cheers
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