[Uncledan]

Hi,
Just got my W2002, Headmaster and M-Audio 2496 Dio. Now, I think it is the time to upgrade RCA and Power cable, here is my question:
1) How does power cable make a my headphone system sound better?? In my point of view, it is just a power cable, it is no different from my computer power cable. Can someone explain it to me? Any suggestion to get one of it within $50?
2) My soundcard have a Coaxial output, do I have to buy some special cable for it to connect into my Headmaster? or I just need to buy a normal RCA for it. Any suggestion to get a pair within $50?

 

[Dreamslacker]

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Originally posted by Uncledan Hi, Just got my W2002, Headmaster and M-Audio 2496 Dio. Now, I think it is the time to upgrade RCA and Power cable, here is my question: 1) How does power cable make a my headphone system sound better?? In my point of view, it is just a power cable, it is no different from my computer power cable. Can someone explain it to me? Any suggestion to get one of it within $50? 2) My soundcard have a Coaxial output, do I have to buy some special cable for it to connect into my Headmaster? or I just need to buy a normal RCA for it. Any suggestion to get a pair within $50?

2) The Sudgen Headmaster accepts stereo inputs only. So you'll be using the RCA analog outputs from your soundcard. Just use RCA interconnects here.

 

[Czilla9000]

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Originally posted by Uncledan Hi, Just got my W2002, Headmaster and M-Audio 2496 Dio. Now, I think it is the time to upgrade RCA and Power cable, here is my question: 1) How does power cable make a my headphone system sound better??

Good question. Right now the only answer I can give you right now is more pseudo-science than fact.

It said that cleaner power makes better running equipment. Power cable protects the power from added destortion.

Oh and BTW, don't buy a fancy power cord untill you buy some type of power condisioner. I know some will disagree, but I don't see how the last six feeet of cable will make a difference UNLESS the power has already been cleansed. The power condisioner however does not need to be that expensive. Markl, our resisident power cord lover, uses a Monster Power Bar 1100. I would suggest something from PS Audio (even though I have not tryed any of there products they just seem good)

People have been saying good things about the Virtual Dynamics power cords. Try looking into the Power 3.

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2) My soundcard have a Coaxial output, do I have to buy some special cable for it to connect into my Headmaster? or I just need to buy a normal RCA for it. Any suggestion to get a pair within $50?

Ummm....is it a digital coaxial output?????? If it is, you can only use it if the Headmaster has a digital coaxial input, which means it (Headmaster) has to have a built in DAC.

I have an Acoustic Research Digital Coaxial cable that works fine, and is $20 and can be bought at Best Buy.


Hope that helped.

 

[markl]

Hi,
I'd suggest clicking on the link to the consolidate VD thread in my signature below. I, too was a power cable skeptic until I actually heard them in my system. Now I'm such a freak that I actually believe that swapping power cords (to VD cords especially, as I haven't heard any others) actually makes a bigger difference in sound quality than any other tweak I've tried (and that includes a lot of fancy ICs even those from VD).

Mark

 

[ServinginEcuador]

UncleDan,

Try starting out with a set of Power 3 cryo cables. If you like the improvement on those VD will work with you on giving credit towards an upgrade. How much you spend from there is up to you. Many here started out with the lower end cables and upgraded all the way to the top to Nite series, but that was their choice and they could afford to do so.

If you don't like them, return them for a full refund. They give as much as 60 days to try them out and audition them.

Man, I feel the need to repeat the caveat: sorry about the wallet man!!!!

 

[taoster]

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Originally posted by markl Hi, I'd suggest clicking on the link to the consolidate VD thread in my signature below. I, too was a power cable skeptic until I actually heard them in my system. Now I'm such a freak that I actually believe that swapping power cords (to VD cords especially, as I haven't heard any others) actually makes a bigger difference in sound quality than any other tweak I've tried (and that includes a lot of fancy ICs even those from VD). Mark

its comments like this that gets everyone in trouble with their wallet. I dont want to know lah lah lah lah

 

[pigmode]

Uncledan,
Your new equipment (Sugden, A-T) is revealing as all hell. Is there any reason you are not considering a new CDP? Those NS500 Sony SACD players are going for about $150. shipped according to the posts I've seen lately. That's only three times what you are considering spending on a PC.

If you asked me, a decent CDP should be your first proirity in building a balanced system. Balance is what it's all about, really. Balance and synergy. You'd be better off using a good modest pair of ICs and forgetting the power cord for now.

Enjoy what you have for now. Nothing wrong in that.

 

[Uncledan]

pigmode, I understand you mean, but the problem is I spend 90% of time beside my computer when I was at home (studying, gaming, reading news.....etc). So, my source have to be a soundcard from my computer. Anyway, I believe I need a pair of interconnecter for my headphone syetem, however, I don't know
what kind of interconnector do I need for my soundcard to my amp. Here are some features of my soundcard:

"2-in, 4-out 24 bit/96kHz full-duplex audio interface on a half-size PCI card.
S/PDIF inputs and outputs on Coaxial (RCA) and Optical (TOSlink) jacks.
High-quality stereo analog output on RCA jacks, configurable as +4dB or -10dB.
Built-in digital mixer allows the D/A converter to monitor digital inputs or act as its own independent stereo output."

Do I just need a normal RCA or I do need some special interconnecter for it??

 

[pigmode]

Gotcha, Uncledan.

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High-quality stereo analog output on RCA jacks

Looks like you can use standard RCA ICs. Many here like the Outlaws, and I've had good luck with single runs of Belden 289259 ICs. Audiogon is a good place to get the most value for your money with the purchase of used equipment.

 

[ServinginEcuador]

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Originally posted by pigmode Looks like you can use standard RCA ICs. Many here like the Outlaws, and I've had good luck with single runs of Belden 289259 ICs. Audiogon is a good place to get the most value for your money with the purchase of used equipment.

I can point you to a really nice set of barely used VD Reference IC's there on Audiogon!!!!








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