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09-28-2004, 03:41 AM
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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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09-28-2004, 05:32 AM
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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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09-28-2004, 05:37 AM
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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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09-28-2004, 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Iron_Dreamer
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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OUCH, this must be sad news for those who paid $1100 for a new nite...
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09-28-2004, 05:45 AM
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OUCH, this must be sad news for those who paid $1100 for a new nite...
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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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09-28-2004, 06:10 AM
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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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09-28-2004, 07:35 AM
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nah. I ain't that crazy.
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09-28-2004, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by tiberian
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.
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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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09-28-2004, 04:34 PM
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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? |
I suppose I could try that. You think the power conditioner is actually hurting the sound?
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09-28-2004, 04:41 PM
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Contributor Headphoneus Supremus: Step 1: Plug power cable into wall. Step 2: Plug other end of power cable into....umm.... Step 0.5: Order something to power with power cable.
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Originally Posted by Iron_Dreamer
I suppose I could try that. You think the power conditioner is actually hurting the sound?
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VD recommends going straight to the wall.
Biggie.
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