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Why not PS Audio's Lab cables?

I have perused the "cable" forum, and I tried to do some research on PS Audio's power cables. I have never auditioned any power cables yet, but they seem to be great on paper, being they use higher gauge and more shielding than any of their competitors, and their price is much more modest. However, I don't see too many people in this forum using these cables. Why not?
yohjixme
metaphysics
192 posts
 
Yohjixme, I believe the reason that you didn't get much response is due to the way your question was phrased.

I have 3 Lab Cables and found an immediate improvement for my amps and preamp. Blacker background, smoother, more detailed, all the audiophile crap. However, I found that the Shunyata Black Mamabas sounded better than the Lab Cables on my digital front end. Everything is also plugged into a Hydra.
yohjixme OP
26 posts
 
So PS is not desireable for digital front ends.. any other power cords around 200 is good for digital? I read somewhere else in post claiming that mapleshade cord is bad for digital too...
bob_bundus
1,834 posts
 
A nice midpriced AC cable for digital is the JPS Digital AC, in my experience.
yohjixme OP
26 posts
 
Hey BOB, what equipment are u using?
jaykapur
70 posts
 
If you're going to spend $2K, get a Electra Glide FatBoy Silver 2000 for digital gear. It's the best "money no object" power cord for preamps and digital gear.
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