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Next Up-grade, Power Cables?

Hello out there:

The system is really starting to come together! Recent up-grades have made dramatic improvements and now I am thinking about the final (I know, I know, there is no "final" to this addiction) touches.

After reviewing the threads here on A-Gon, I am considering either Analysis Plus Power Ovals or Virtual Dynamics III Cryo.

Has anyone here A-B'd them or have other suggestions?

The system so far: Mark Levinson #37 transport, Chord DAC64, Rega P-25 w/Dynavector 17D Karat, Herron Phono Stage, Mark Levinson 380S Pre, Edge M-8 Amp, Khorus X speakers, and Analysis Plus interconnects and speaker cable.

Thanks in advance for your suggestions, advice.

Dave
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audioengr
3,282 posts
 
First, upgrade the power cords on your power amplifiers. Low-inductance is the key here. Try to get inductance 10X lower than the ROMEX in the walls. Also, the tightness and contact resistance of the power-outlet is important. I would recommend changing your outlet for the power amp (no conditioning) to an Acme Audio silver-plated version. My website has a table that compares romex, rubber cords and after-market cords for inductance. Big difference here.
look at Power-cords page of:
http://www.empiricalaudio.com
vsfang
54 posts
 
Try Elrod eps-3, never look babk
David is a vry nice to deal with. The cord is amazing
bigkidz
3,332 posts
 
Go with the Elrods if you can. There are also many reviews on the Stereo Times and Soundstage internet sites on AP cables. One reviewer found the AP Power Ovals to emphasize the upper and lower frequency extremes and that is what I heard in my system. There are plenty of good cables in the $350-$500 range like JPS, TG Audio Silver (B. Crump), Audience, Harmonic Technology, Acoustic Zen, etc. You need to read the reviews, select a few and audition some to get a feel for what each company's cord will sound like in your system. There are dealers like used cable that let you borrow a bunch and return the ones you do not like.
calloway
870 posts
 
i too would go with the elrods..you will be glad you did. they are superb and david is one great guy to deal with.he does have a trial period also.
goone
136 posts
 
How do I get a hold of David Elrod product look up but he had no website or info. Thanks
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