DCCA Source, DFPC Signature or Elrod EPS3

I might be mistaken but I think Audiogon member Jmcgrogan2 has owned the three power cords that you are asking about. You should send him a message through Audiogon and ask him. I would think he would be happy to share whatever he knows with you.

Larry (Lak) overestimates my experiences. LOL! I have a lot of experience with the Elrod cords, and a few DCCA cords, though not Don's Source cord, but I have no experience with any version of the LessLoss cords, so I don't know how helpful I can be. For me, in my system, I tend to like the Elrod cords the best, especially when considering the attributes that you state (soundstage depth, palpability, timbre). That said, I have had some issue with the Elrod's mating with some tube equipment. I've found that some Cary designed gear don't like the Elrods at all, though my VAC amp seems to be just fine with them. I have had no problems with Elrods on power conditioners, SS amps or CDPs.

Though if you are considering a DCCA Source cord, then you may also consider a Elrod EPS2 as well as an EPS3. They are basically very similar sounding, the 3 was just designed for high current applications whereas the 2 was designed for front end. I'm using an Elrod EPS-2S on my CDP, and an Elrod EPS-3S on my amp and power conditioner. The DCCA cords that I've owned provide good timbre and palpable image, but were never quite able to grasp the 3-D dimensionality of the Elrod cords. As always, due to synergy and personal tastes, YMMV.

Cheers,
John

Thanks John,

I had read somewhere that the EPS3 is warmer than the EPS2. Do you find this to be the case?

04-23-14: Chatnoir
I had read somewhere that the EPS3 is warmer than the EPS2. Do you find this to be the case?

No, I cannot say that I have noticed this. Make sure that if someone is claiming that they are comparing both cords, that they are doing so on the same piece of gear. I have tried both the EPS-3S and 2S on both my CDP and preamp with very similar results. They both worked very well on my CDP, but not well at all on my preamp. Sometimes people may say that one cord sounds warmer than another, but they may not be using the cords on the same piece of equipment, which obviously can lead to different interpretations.

Also, make sure that if you are comparing the EPS-2S with the EPS-3S that you are not using a high current amp or conditioner, where the 3S would have a natural advantage as that is what it is designed for. I've found that within it's power range, the 2S sounds very similar to the 3S, possibly even slightly more dimensional.

Cheers,
John

Thanks again.

Now to find some........