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Old 09-28-2004, 04:41 AM
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Default stock power cord VS ps audio prelude

just sent out the prelude, now using stock cord for headroom max until statement arrives.
high is smeared up and there is a bit of sibilance, bass is a bit less tight and defined, overall transparency has decreased a bit.
i don't think power cord is voodoo...really.
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The changes that are attributed to power cords are much more apparent to me than IC. Of note, the bass is usually the most noticeable change.
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I don't think power cords are voodoo either, but one needs to tread with caution. After testing the Quail againt the Nite, I found that I preferred the Quail, as did Jasper994. The Nite definitely had less bass punch and instrument seperation, which is funny, since that is what I thought it excelled in before I did the testing.
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I don't think power cords are voodoo either, but one needs to tread with caution. After testing the Quail againt the Nite, I found that I preferred the Quail, as did Jasper994. The Nite definitely had less bass punch and instrument seperation, which is funny, since that is what I thought it excelled in before I did the testing.
OUCH, this must be sad news for those who paid $1100 for a new nite...
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OUCH, this must be sad news for those who paid $1100 for a new nite...
Yeah well it was just on loan to me from SIE, so fortunately I need not be sad $1100 is just the starting price
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1100 for a power cord is just absurd...i mean paying 500 for a pair of ICs or a power cord is already borderline crazy unless a. they are not snakeoil b. rig is good enough to make full use of those. heh i guess i will stick to audiogon and ebay shopping.
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nah. I ain't that crazy.
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VD master series are all like $2000+

Iron_Dreamer, how about trying the cords directly into the wall and not the power conditioner?
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Iron_Dreamer, how about trying the cords directly into the wall and not the power conditioner?
I suppose I could try that. You think the power conditioner is actually hurting the sound?
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I suppose I could try that. You think the power conditioner is actually hurting the sound?
VD recommends going straight to the wall.

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