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RE: Lifatec Silflex Glass Toslink

Posted by Duster (M) on October 2, 2016 at 14:09:00

In Reply to: RE: Lifatec Silflex Glass Toslink posted by akatana2112 on October 1, 2016 at 23:50:07:

Welcome to Audio Asylum, akatana2112.

I recommend a simple tweak to provide a more upfront presentation, with better performance at the frequency extremes via the Sony DVP S7000 when used as a CD transport. Even though the Sony DVP S7000 features a hardwired 18 AWG power cord with nickel plated brass 2-prong molded AC plug, an easy modification is to snip-off the 2-prong molded AC plug, and re-terminate the stock 18 AWG power cord with an Audio Grade AC plug. Anyone who is handy with a screwdriver can do this type of DIY project, and the sonic benefit is a worthwhile thing to explore. An even better option would be to install a chassis-mount or cable-mount IEC inlet to enable the use of an audiophile-quality aftermarket power cord with Audio Grade AC connectors, but even a hardwired 18 AWG power cord can sound better when terminated with an Audio Grade AC plug. While there are a number of options to choose from, I recommend the popular Furutech FI-11M(Cu) AC plug for your particular application, if you are interested in doing this kind of easy-to-do modification project. Note: Other than tightening-down the unused ground wire termination slot screw for a 3-prong AC plug so it doesn't rattle inside the connector, simply ignore it when terminating a 2-conductor power cord with a 3-prong AC plug. However, you should identify and mark the live and neutral conductors of the 2-prong power cord (normal width prong is live, wider width prong is neutral) then place the proper wires into the live and neutral termination slots of the 3-prong AC plug.

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