Nuforce

I think I've got the static issue under control by changing where stuff was plugged in.

The more I listen, the more impressed I am with these amps. The most noticeable improvements are, low noise, greatly improved dynamics(macro & micro) and the ability to stay focused, even when the music gets complex or loud.

Anywhere near this price, I think they're going to be hard to beat.

Okay, these are definitely keepers. The more I listen to them, the more I realize there's no going back to my McCormack.

What power cables are people using with these? Or should I say, what type of power cables? Thick gauge? Heavily shielded? Both? Neither?

I am a NuFORCE dealer and I generally supply or suggest the AudioQuest NRG-2, NRG-3, and NRG-5 Power Cords for use with the NuFORCE.

They also have the Graphite Choke (as does the stock cord), high quality sheilding, as well as very high grades of copper, with sturdy plugs and hardware.

These are so good that many times, I will throw them in as a bonus to the NuFORCE package.

Summitav, don't take offense on my questions here, please. I don't believe that the standard power cord supplied with the Nuforce is the normal throw-away. I believe Jason spent time coming up with it. Therefore, I would ask what differences you find with the Audioquest power cords(each one). I would especially like comments comparing them with the standard power cord-eliminating any preconceived notions about throw-away power cords.

I am very happy with my Nuforce 8.5's. I also believe that the standard power cord supplied is not the normal throwaway. Blame Casey for that, I believe. I had the opportunity to hear the Audio Research Reference 3 preamp, Lamm 2.1 amps, Nordost Valhala interconnects and speaker cable, some expensive line conditioning, and a total room ASC(?) do-over. This is a dedicated room, also. My god!, this stuff exceeds my abilities. Hell(notice I've mention both hell and god?), my recent(3 weeks old) APL Hi-Fi's Denon 3910 exceeds anything that I would expect(thank you, Alex!). Jp1208, I appreciate your advice on the 8.5's versus the 9.02's. I have a bid on one disc that I heard on the mucho-expensive system(It included Wilson Alexandria's-a $135,000 speaker system.), so I can't completely comment until I've heard this disc on my system. I can comment that it sounded incredible on Steve's(Oneobgyn) system. The regular cd didn't come close on my system, though. But, what prices are we talking about here?