PhenixS1970
500+ Head-Fier
I have previous generation Alpha HC and Venom HC cables, as well as Alpha NR and Venom NR-V10 cables. I had both Venom NR-V12 and NR-V10 on loan to compare, and chose the V10 only because its larger gauge wire gave a slightly fuller and more authoritative sound. The two cables (both filtered) were essentially the same in all other respects. Both cables would deliver a significantly improved sound compared to stock cable when plugged into an unfiltered power point. The sound would be cleaner, a little darker, a little fuller and more authoritative. Less certain is whether additional filtering/conditioning would deliver changes that you would perceive as further improvements.
I have been using the Alpha HC with my DAVE, but will be having another look at that now that I have freed up the Alpha NR by replacing it as the Statement’s power cable with a Chord Sarum T cable.
Thank you very much for your elaborate reply, STR-1. I'm going to try to get my hands on a loaner .