Who has tried Virtual Dynamics cables?

Looks like I killed this room. Viggen, 239482; room, Zero!

Part 6--aspects of power 3

No change in cable configuration since part 5.

Since I last plugged the pair of Power 3 cords into my trans/dac, I've mentioned that the system garnered a huge sense of air and space. However, my soundstage sounded a little confused.

Keep in mind, I live in an apartment complex, so my late nigth listening levels are very low. I turned up the volume to my usual listening level this afternoon, and I am sort of dissapointed.

The tube-ish air quality is there in the highs, and the bass is taught; however, there is something missing in the middle of the soundstage that wasn't missing before I put both the P3 cords on my trans/dac.

My assumptions are many:

1) Inferior quality power cords from wall to juicebar and from juicebar to amp, which are both Lat Internationals.

2) Inferior quality power cord from juicebar to Meridian 518, used as a preamp.

3) P3 cord adds musicality but lessens resolution (need higher gauge cord for digital?)

4) My interconnects and speakercable doesn't have synergy with VD cables, which are both Audiotruth.

5) AQ Emeralds might not have enough resolution, and it is known to round off the top.

Remedies:

1) I am planning to invest in a new interconnect, thinking the AQ Python. I just love the way AQ sounds. I think this is the weak link.

2) I am contemplating on splurging on the VD Reference power cords, to increase the gauge and dynamic filtering factor so to increase my dac/trans' resolution.

Comments: I've contemplated on getting the Audition package but I don't want to part with my AQ argent speaker cables, and I don't want to part with $1000.... The search goes on...

Viggen, thanks for your detailed reports. I'm sure many people considering Virtual Dynamics cables and cords will find your experience helpful. I have the Audition Package with full cryo treatment on order and should be receiving them in 1-2 weeks. I'm not as patient nor as thorough you, and will probably do a complete system wide swap out when they arrive. Plus, I want them to break in as fast as possible, so I'll most likely give them a listen when I first install them, then leave everything on and cycling for a few days. I'll probably listen every 24 hours or so to check the progress. I've been doing this with a newly acquired set of NOS tubes and I'm amazed how different they've sounded at each stage of break in. Keep us posted on your progress, and I'll write again when I feel confident that I can contribute any usable information. Later...

Hey Gunbei,

I guess Rick is taking his sweet time freezing and thawing his cables?

Man, a week is a long time to wait...

But, do keep us posted.

I will try to find your system on virtual system.. I think I saw it once.

Viggen, actually I've never posted a virtual system, because it keeps changing so often. But, I think I've settled into something that I both like and maxes out my budget. I'll definitely let you know what I think of the Audition Package when I get it.

Gunbei, you can edit your system once you've posted it. That's what makes it so cool!