I'll Definitely go on tape here and say that, yes indeed, in my two systems (Esoteric DV50->blockhead->HD650) & (EMM Labs CDSD/DCC2->HEV90->HE90) I have seen a tremendous improvement with powercords. Especially in the Electrostat setup. I recently put on some Virtual Dynamics Masters and Revelations Power Cords (YES Voltron, my system has now been reborn with the faith of SPEED OF GOD!). It looks monstrous. Anyway, the sound improvment in NOT subtle, and I can go back and forth and really hear it.
Now I will say that the biggest improvement to me is especially had when the power cord is coming out of regenerated power. Since the signal is clean, the power cord really becomes noticable. I have NEVER heard my system sound this good. It is positively addictive.
Btw, I put the Revelation on the Orpheus, the Masters on the CDSD Transport. I have a Shunyata Copperhead that loves my DAC (DCC2). I have a PSAudio Powercord going from the P600 Powerplant to the wall.
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Originally Posted by tourmaline
You mean it sounds more analogue. yes, good cables tend to do that, bring the best sound out of the equipment. The harsh digital edges are gone! Usually also better background(blacker) and detail.
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One of the things I dislike about certain headphones (especially the high end ones), and also especially the HE90 is that it can sometimes tend towards sibilance. I used to think this was in large part due to the HEV90 and also just the clarity of the HE90 coming through on recordings. However, after these powercord 'upgrades', I have seen first hand that sibilance, and the way that the transients are presented in general is altogether different. Much Much better and more natural.
Neil
