Nordost Valhalla Power Cords

I have a set of Brahma cords and a Thor distribution box. I was interested to try a Valhalla cord in the system. I only borrowed one. I tried it between the Thor and the wall, also between the preamp and amp to the Thor. In every application I preferred the Brahma cord. Roy Gregory did some tests in Hi Fi+ that produced different results in which the Valhalla was preferred connected to the wall. It didn't work out for me. The soundstage was more natural with the Brahma and I felt the Valhalla a bit thick in the midrange.

I found them to be stunning. Incredible speed, resolution, etc. That being said, I also have to admit that I found myself listening to music less and less with them in the system. Looking back, I think they revealed so much information that the mind was constantly looking at all this new information, which led to listener fatigue, at least to me. I found that I got 90% of the resolution with Stealth Dream power cords, but could listen for longer periods of time, the Dreams were a bit more musical.

I'll still say that if I was demo'ing hifi equipment, I'd use the Valhalla cords, as they will really impress folks. I just found that I couldn't live with them long term. YMMV.

Hi John. Glad to hear your back in the area.
For me and in my system the Valhalla PC's and the rest of the Valhalla line for that matter was "one of those audio moments". They simply allowed me to hear further into the musical performance on recordings than all the others I have auditioned. Musical bliss for me.

best,
Tom

Hello Tom, thanks, how have you been? I stopped over at Earl's place just before Christmas. His system is sounding terrific. He has all the BAT/Nordost stuff, like you I believe. He has his Avalon speakers, what are you driving again?

John ... Eidolon Diamonds