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| Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum) Discussion of cables, power (the electric kind), tweaks, & accessories. |
08-17-2007, 09:56 PM
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Quote:
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Hi, trose49, right now I've got too many irons in the fire review-wise, and on power cables I'm more likely to focus more at the high-end from here on out. Thanks for the offer, though. Cheers.
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It looks pretty BEEFY!
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08-18-2007, 01:28 AM
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Quote:
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It looks pretty BEEFY!
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A picture might help... 
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08-18-2007, 09:45 PM
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Quote:
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... focus more at the high-end from here on out.
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Hello Markl,
I wanted to thank you for your work here on various power cords. I have learned a lot from reading your recommendations and other research I have done on the web. This past year I started down the power cord/interconnect upgrade path and discovered a local company (DFW Texas) that builds exceptional cables for high end users. I am not affiliated in any way with them and everything I own, I have either bought or traded, for but the owner has become a good friend and has actually let me beta test several of their newest products. Anyway, since you mentioned that you might have an interest in high end stuff you might want to check out their various offerings? They are remarkable! Locus-design.com and cryo-parts.com.
Thanks again for all your help.
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08-21-2007, 04:47 AM
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great job on the review! Any thoughts on Signal Cable power cords anyone?
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08-21-2007, 03:32 PM
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Well, I'm buying a bunch of signal cable PC's for my system soon. The standard copper unshielded for my power conditioner and amp and the copper shielded cord for my source. Thought about trying the silver reference cable on my source, but it seems a little excessive.
I'd love to hear what Mark thinks of them though. 
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08-22-2007, 08:45 AM
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Thank you so much for the review!!! that helps a lot to find how to start for my own system
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12-10-2007, 07:03 AM
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Hey markl,
Great review. What power cords are you using on your source and headphone amp these days?
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12-10-2007, 02:21 PM
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Hangin' with the monkeys.
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Source: Virtual Dynamics Nite 3.0
Amp: Wolff Bohica
These may be changing soon.
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12-10-2007, 02:37 PM
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VD cables are a nightmare to manage; you are warned.
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12-10-2007, 10:20 PM
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Quote:
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VD cables are a nightmare to manage; you are warned.
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If PC really change the sound for better, I will live with "nightmare to manage". 8-)
I have in order 2 master 3.0 and one nice 3.0.
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12-11-2007, 05:59 AM
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I was actually looking for buzz/hum related topic when I came across a post saying "power-cord solved my tube amp buzz" http://www.head-fi.org/forums/3315555-post297.html
So then...I just purchased 2 'Basic Power' since I am only running a simple entry level setup and ...Virtual Dynamics is having a sale 
I like the sound I am hearing at my current setup with the free stock Power-Cord hopefully the tone/feel of the sound won't change too much by upgrading Power-cord. (except the buzz/hum from the NOS tube)
and of course.. thank you for the review!
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Not to be a stick in the mud, but with all the effort in getting access to these high-end cords, couldn't you also have gotten access to actual testing/measurement equipment...? Would love to see some real performance data.
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12-12-2007, 04:38 PM
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I will guarantee you that all cables measure the same with the type of equipments someone 'normal' can get their hands on. We are not talking about R&D department with millions in budget and several PhD designing the proper testing procedures/environment.
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12-12-2007, 07:03 PM
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You'd think a high-end equipment manufacturer wouldn't consider any of these factors when including a power cord.
Without an actual repeatable standardized measurement, how can you accurately judge something? Any variation is just a matter of opinion without it.
All in all, there is a far greater chance of compromise with the long path of wiring from the generating plant, through the switching stations, step up-down transformers, house wiring, and even outlet contact pressure, versus a properly rated 6' power cord. Even less if it is permanently attached.
If there is a perceptible difference with any power cord, something is seriously wrong.
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12-25-2007, 05:36 AM
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Quote:
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Any variation is just a matter of opinion without it.
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therein lies the rub..... it IS all a matter of opinion.
Whether these variations/opinions are/can be substantiated by "scientific" measurements is unimportant. Why? Because some people can hear the variation (or believe they can) and it is for these that this thread exists...
Some hear the differences, others don't. All i can say is that those who can't, are the lucky ones.... they just saved themselves a wad of cash and time.....
Anyways just my 2 cents worth, no harm/antagonism intended....
we're going off track...
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